Wardlow Art Residence

A progressive Fitzroy warehouse in Australia’s most lively art precinct is utilised as a hub of artistic development and exhibition of works achieved by the live in residents. The Wardlow Art Residence aims to support lateral thinking, dedicated, and socially edgy artists in a communal and creative space; to live, work and network into a healthy art community and beyond. Apart from the rare opportunity to experiment, show, gain extended Melbourne exposure and sell their works in their own exclusive gallery, Wardlow exists for artists to be a part of an energetic and artistic share-house that is conducive to the development of ideas, progressive works, and the occasional hearty household dinner. Wardlow invites 3 artists (Australian and International) for a 6 month live-in residency. Wardlow is a unique space for the full time development, creation, and exhibition of residency works. The artist household includes a private bedroom, very large workshop space, and an exclusive gallery for the 3 artists in residence... and a bar. Wardlow hosts an instalment 'open studio evening' every 2/3 months in the Wardlow studio/gallery and bar atmosphere in order to introduce the Wardlow fellows to Melbourne friends and patrons. The public are subsequently able to observe the progression and style of each of the artists and their ideas over an extended period of time. Every six-month period will end with a group exhibition (an industry opening and a closing party), displaying works and projects accomplished by each artist during his/her stay in Wardlow. Gallery and Bar room 2