【Application Overview】
The Farm Margaret River is located in the south-west of Western Australia, a region of ancient soils and flora, bounded by the Indian Ocean. The Margaret River region is an international destination for those interested in the arts, wine growing, surfing and its natural beauty.
In the age of the Anthropocene, our relationship to the environment and the reciprocal impact of each upon the other is a complex topic. At The Farm Margaret River we engage with agricultural sciences, visual arts and the community to explore and observe our united possibilities. The visual arts are a conduit to our conversation and our perspective of where we stand today.
The Farm Margaret River sits upon land farmed for four generations, and prior to settlement, country of the Wardandi cultural group of the Nyoongar people.
【Duration of residency】five to eight weeks between October – November 2020 (Due to the COVID-19 pandemic the residency dates will be reassessed moved to 2021 if necessary, as arranged with the successful applicant).
【funding】AUD $5,000 artist fee, materials & accommodation.
【deadline】5:00pm (AWST) Friday 29 May 2020.
【web】https://www.thefarmmargaretriver.com.au/funded