Shakespeare Grove Artist Studios
About the Studios
The Shakespeare Grove Artist Studios have fifteen individual visual artist studios. Managed by Council, they are available to local individual artists for up to three years residency following an application process.
Use our online form to let us know your expression of interest to be notified when applications can be submitted.
Please read the studio guidelines before considering applying for a studio and contact the studios administrator on 0466 752 942 if you have any questions.
Applications Currently Open!
Two studios will become available in September 2025.
Visual artists living or working in the City of Port Phillip can apply online for studios becoming available through the Smarty Grants online application form.
Online applications close at 4 pm on Monday 2 June 2025 (Note: Late applications WILL NOT be accepted)
Applicants must submit an online application form via Smartygrants and upload Supplementary Material to accompany the application including;
- a professional artist Curriculum Vitae (see definition of a **professional artist below Eligibility and Selection Criteria in link to Studio Guidelines below)
- up to 12 hi-res images of recent work, including information regarding the size of the works submitted
- an artist statement demonstrating clear goals outlining what you plan to achieve during a 3-year studio residence.
Additional documentation can be uploaded into the online Smarty Grants application form.
To enquire about the studios currently available or to find out more about the application process please contact the Program Administrator on (03) 9209 6217 or 0466 752 942 or email studios@portphillip.vic.gov.au.
Information about the Studios can be found in the Studio Guidelines.