William Fletcher Foundation Bundanon Residency

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Applications close
30 June 2026
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Prize money
AUD $5,000
Location
NSW, Australia
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William Fletcher Foundation Bundanon Residency

Bundanon residencies are made biennially, with set dates for each annual placement.

  • Mon 5 April - Sun 18 April 2027
  • Mon 10 April - Sun 23 April 2028

Applications open 1 March 2026 - close 30 June 2026.

Applicants will be notified by the end of August.

This residency provides studio accommodation at Bundanon, an artist's retreat in a bush setting in the Shoalhaven, as well as a $2000 stipend to assist with expenses.

Accommodation: Fern Apartment and Studio. The Fern Apartment has one bedroom with a queen -size bed and bathroom. The kitchen is shared with one other apartment. The adjoining studio and sitting room includes a work table, easel and chairs. The apartment is wheelchair accessible.

Eligibility: Any Australian resident is eligible to apply. Preference is given to emerging and mid-career artists, to help develop their careers.

Criteria: Applicants should demonstrate talent and commitment to developing the skills of drawing and painting, using traditional materials such as chalk, ink, graphite, silverpoint, pastel, watercolour, gouache or oil paint. Applicants must be self-sufficient in being able to reach Bundanon and to self-cater.

Applications for the Bundanon residency will automatically qualify for an application for a development grant, so there is no need to make a second application.

Contact: for more details contact info@williamfletcherfoundation.org.au

Summary
Application dates
19 February 2026 - 30 June 2026
Exhibition dates
Finalists notified
Eligibility
National Entries
Prize frequency
Annual
Judges
Prize genre
Residency
Location
Bundanon, NSW
NSW
Australia
Prizes
AUD $5,000
Fees
There is an application fee of $20
Last updated
20 February 2026
Prior Winners
No prize winners information available