We are excited to announce applications are now open the Metro Arts 2026 Visual Artists in Residence Program.
Our 2026 Artist in Residence Program offers future-focused artists the opportunity to work with the organisation; utilising dedicated space to develop their practice and create new work. The Program offers time and space to experiment, make and exchange with peers, with curatorial and organisational support. Our ambition is that our residency space is one of mutual exchange and dialogue – with studio visits, open days, crits, arts community gatherings and open experiments to share and celebrate process. With residencies from 6-12 months in duration, there is no expectation of a finished outcome – but we are open to discussion about future exhibitions in our 2027 program with the new bodies of work in development.
The Artist in Residence Program has four opportunities:
All details can be found within the application pack.
We are happy to announce an exciting opportunity for a passionate and motivated individual to join our team as a Curator.
About the Role:
The Curator is a vital member of the Metro Arts team, supporting the design and delivery of Metro Arts’ artistic program. Working closely with the CEO, the Curator will support artists and key stakeholders to deliver public outcomes in Metro Arts’ annual exhibition program. The successful candidate will work with venue and cross-disciplinary programming staff to deliver on the vision and ethos of Metro Arts.
Metro Arts is seeking a highly motivated person who thrives in a small collaborative environment. The successful candidate will be a well-rounded curator and communicator who is passionate about artists, artwork, artform development and audience engagement.