STA AiR General Guidelines

The STA AiR program is open to all professional Artists from all disciplines, individually or in groups who are STA Members or are eligible for STA Membership – i.e. live within one of the seven contributing council areas* that make up the STA region.

The program supports new work, research and collaborations inspired by the host venue and location. We get excited to support programs that innovative and experiment.

Each STA Air is for a duration of 14 days.

Artists are asked to consider the unique qualities of the host venue and place and consider how the location supports their practice and/or project.

The program is self-directed not outcome based.  The Artists/s will have access to connect to STA staff for support as needed.

Community Engagement

• Artists may propose an optional public program to deliver to the community during the residency. This can be in the form or a workshop, talk or

The Money Business

• The STA AiR program is a professional opportunity. Artists are paid:
• A fee + 12% superannuation to conduct the residence
• A fee + 12% to conduct a public program such as a workshop, community engagement session or talk (optional)
• An amount towards travel costs
• An amount towards materials for prosed public programs or community engagements

Accommodation

• Most STA Air programs include accommodation withing a reason. Some residences programs include financial assistance for the Artist/s to book their own accommodation. Each STA residences will indicate the accommodation option attached to the specific residency opportunity.

• If Accommodation is provided up to 14 nights for the duration of the residency period starting from the evening before the residency commences.

• Partners & children of resident artists may be able to stay at provided accommodation by negotiation.

Studio working space

• Studio/workspace is provided at the host venue during the residency 

Travel

• Artists will be responsible for their own travel to, during and from the residency. 
• The residency location is in regional NSW and public transport options are limited. Transport and transfers are the responsibility of the Artist/s and as such STA recommend use of a private or hire vehicle is an important consideration.

STA strongly encourages

• Applications from First Nations artists, artists living with disability, artists from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and members of the LGBTIQA+ community.
• Artists whose work connects with people or groups within the community.
• Artists whose practise is thoughtful to our environment and sustainability
• Preference is given to applicants who have not previously completed a STA AiR program.

Good to know

• The STA region experiences extremes in temperature. Hot in Summer and Cold in Winter. Artists are advised to pack for all weather possibilities. 

Ready to Submit

• When you submit a completed application, the webpage will include an acknowledgement message. We will also reach back with a confirmation email.
• If your haven’t competed one of the required fields it will be highlighted to be filled in before you try again.

Need more?

If you have specific questions or require further clarification that extend beyond the information provided, we’ll do our best to assist within the constraints of our resources by contacting STA.