Parramatta Artists Studios - 2025 Applications

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Information for Applicants

Parramatta Artists Studios: Application Form

Applications close 11.59pm AEST Wednesday 21 May 2025

Applicants will be notified of the outcome of their application by mid - late June 2025. 

Before you start:

Accessibility

We acknowledge that online forms and application systems are not accessible for everyone. Parramatta Artists Studios is able to offer alternative application pathways. If you would like to utilise this support, please send an email to: 

How to complete this form

City of Parramatta Council uses the Smarty Grants online system. If you have used Smarty Grants before you can use the same login.

Getting Support:  We acknowledge that online forms and application systems are not accessible for everyone. Parramatta Artists Studios is able to offer alternative application pathways, including audio/video recordings, or via a print-out of the Application Form. If you would like to utilise this support, please contact us on 02 9806 5823 during business hours or via email to Nithya Nagarajan, nnagarajan@cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au

Smarty Grants tips:

Navigating (moving through) the application form: At the left of every screen is a menu which links directly to every page of the application. Click on any page to jump to that page. You can also click 'next page' or 'previous page'.

* Do not click on the 'back' button in your internet browser as this will remove the work you have just completed. We recommend writing your answers on a separate document and copy / pasting into the form.

Completing an application in a group/team: A number of people can work on an application using the same login details as long as only one person is working at a time.

Saving your draft application and returning later: You can press 'save' at any point and log out. When you log back in, your draft application will be saved and you can start where you left off.

Submitting your application: The submit button is on the final page. You will not be able to submit your application until all the required questions are completed and within any specified word limits.

When you submit your application you will receive an automated email confirming your submission. A PDF copy of your completed application form will be attached. This will be sent to the email you used to register. Please contact us if you do not receive this email.

Selection Criteria

The Selection Criteria have been developed to ensure that studio selection is aligned to the strategic and organisational priorities of Parramatta Artists Studios. Your application will be reviewed against each of the Selection Criteria, which are individually weighted and combined to provide an overall assessment that informs selection for the Studio Program. 

1. Artistic Rigour: 40%

  • Demonstrated quality and depth of research
  • Evidence of formal or material breadth and experimentation
  • Prior exhibition or presentation experience

2. Career Impact: 40%

  • Meaningful stage of practice and professional development, connected to upcoming opportunities
  • Potential to benefit from and engage with Parramatta Artists Studios curatorial and programming initiatives

3. Local Sector Development: 20%

  • Capacity to meaningfully engage with or contribute to the development of creative communities in Western Sydney
  • Capacity to benefit from and enhance the Parramatta Artists Studios community and program