CFAs: Kluge-Ruhe Aboriginal Art Collection Artist Residency (Australia)

The Kluge-Ruhe Aboriginal Art Collection of the University of Virginia is the only museum dedicated to Australian First Nations art in the United States. Its mission is “to expand knowledge and understanding of Indigenous Australian arts and cultures to cultivate greater appreciation of human diversity and creativity.”

During the residency, artists will participate actively in the life of the University of Virginia. This participation can be accomplished in several ways, such as working on projects with students, demonstrating work in the studio and delivering artist talks. Artists are encouraged to consider ways their residency might engage students and faculty in different disciplines. Kluge-Ruhe will build on the artist’s strengths and interests to assist them in designing programs and establishing networks.

Benefits

• Kluge-Ruhe will provide the following support:
  • Return international flights
  • Accommodation in Charlottesville
  • Transportation between accommodation and the museum or university of Virginia
  • Per diems
  • Exhibition support, including shipping, mounting and framing of work
  • Access to a studio or workspace
  • Assistance with connections to the visual arts sector in the united states and within the university’s network
  • Welcome reception and other social events
  • Marketing and promotion.

Funding Information

• Creative Australia pays artists a fee for their professional services of up to $20,000 AU for a one-month residency.

Assessment Criteria 

• Applications will be assessed by a panel of First Nations Australian curators and Kluge-Ruhe staff, with final recommendations endorsed by the First Nations team at Creative Australia. You will be advised of the outcome of your application with 8 weeks of the closing date for applications.

Application Requirements

• To successfully complete your application, you must provide the following:
  • Current resume or CV (Word document or PDF)
  • Letter of Interest addressing the following questions. (Word document or PDF)
    • What opportunities are you looking for in a residency at Kluge-Ruhe?
    • What skills would you like to develop?
    • What skills are you prepared to teach others?
    • How do you propose to share your artistic practice with others, for example, students and faculty at the University of Virginia, Kluge-Ruhe’s public audience and local artists in the Charlottesville community?
    • How do you imagine this residency will benefit your practice and your community?
    • Why is this the right time for you to undertake a residency in the U.S.?

For more information, visit Creative Australia.