The Bundanon Artist-in-Residence program is the largest of its kind in Australia, making it highly sought after by artists nationally.

Each year, Accessible Arts partners with Bundanon to present a valuable week-long residency program specifically for artists with disability or who are d/Deaf. These residencies have been important stepping stones in the creative and career development of many successful Australian artists with disability.

The 2025 Accessible Arts and Bundanon Artist-In-Residence Program is now open to visual artists, writers and musicians with disability or who are d/Deaf from NSW and the ACT. Up to five artists will be funded to undertake a six night residency at the renowned Bundanon estate from 20 – 26 October 2025.

Successful applicants will be accommodated in accessible self-catering cabins incorporating an artist’s studio or musician’s cottage. They will also be given a bursary to cover per diems. For photos and detailed information about the residency spaces, visit the Bundanon website. 

About Bundanon

Bundanon is a beautiful rural property near Nowra, located on the idyllic Shoalhaven River. It is approximately a three-hour drive from Sydney. Arthur and Yvonne Boyd opened the Bundanon complex in 1998 as a gift to the Australian people. Their vision was to provide an inspirational haven for artists of every discipline and in all stages of their careers. Bundanon supports new work, research and collaborations by artists and researchers from around the world.

Eligibility

Applications are open to:

• Emerging or mid-career musicians, writers and visual artists with disability or who are d/Deaf
• Applicants living and/or working in NSW or the ACT who identify as being a person with disability or who is d/Deaf. 

Selection Criteria

Application selection criteria includes:

• Artistic Potential – The strength of your work and the quality of your proposal.  
• Career Impact – How this residency will help you grow as an artist or help you bring your project to life.  

Access

Selected artists will be provided with a private bedroom, a studio space to work in, and access to a shared kitchen. The residency will take place across the Musicians Cottage and the Visual Artist Spaces. 

Bundanon Residency has recently undergone several accessible upgrades, including a designated accessible parking space, new ramps and an accessible outdoor kitchen and dining area. You can learn more about these improvements at the Online Information Session.

Applicants are requested to outline any access requirements they may have in their application. For example: wheelchair accessible accommodation, extra accommodation for a support worker, Auslan etc. Please note that there is no additional funding available to cover artists for access costs. Successful applicants will be encouraged to use NDIS funding towards access costs if they are a NDIS participant.  

If you have any questions or would like to discuss your access requirements, please contact the Accessible Arts Team via email at info@aarts.net.au or phone (02) 9251 6499.

Apply Now

Please read the Application Guidelines prior to submitting your application.

Application Guidelines: Word | PDF

To apply online via Survey Monkey, please click here.

Alternatively you can complete the Application Form via: Word | PDF

Applications will also be accepted in other formats that are accessible to the applicant, including Auslan and video submissions. Please reach out to Accessible Arts before submitting the application in an alternative format to ensure your application is received. 

Applications close at 11pm on Sunday 29 June 2025.

Online Information Session

As part of our free Advance Your Career series, we’re hosting an Online Information Session designed to provide potential applicants with detailed information about the Bundanon Artist Residency program and the application process.

Accessible Arts CEO Liz Martin will lead the session, joined by Bundanon Artist Liaison Officer, Alacoque Dash, along with previous Bundanon artist-in-residence Carly Marchment.

The session will cover:

• Information on the residency
• How to apply
• Eligibility criteria
• Bundanon accommodation and services
• Artist Bursary
• Access
• What to bring

Date and Time

Tuesday 3 June
1pm- 2pm

Access

The online information session will be captioned and Auslan interpreted.

Register Now

Please click here to register for the free Online Information Session.

ENDS

Image Description: A photo of the landscape at Bundanon depicts a thick, misty forest of dark trees under a vast and cloudy sky. Photo by John Janson-Moore.