Shakespeare Grove Artist Studios

Shakespeare Grove Studios provide affordable studio spaces for local visual artists to expand their arts practice.

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.

Applications Currently Open!

Seven studios will become available during 2026 – early 2027.

Visual artists living or working in the City of Port Phillip can apply online for studios becoming available through the Smarty Grants on-line application form.

Online applications close a 4pm on Thursday 26 March (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 images of recent work
  • a list detailing the title, medium and dimensions of the works
  • an artist statement demonstrating clear goals outlining what you plan to achieve during a 3-year studio residency.

Additional documentation can be uploaded into the online Smarty Grants application form.

Please read the studio guidelines before considering applying for a studio.

To enquire about the studios currently available or to find out more about the application process we strongly recommend you contact the Program Administrator on (03) 9209 6217 or 0466 752 942 or email studios@portphillip.vic.gov.au.

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