Artist Residencies
Making the work of talented local artists accessible for everyone, empowering people to create fine art
Artist residencies at Photosynthesis provide opportunities for prominent or emerging photographers to tell their stories directly in a video interview and through exhibiting a collection of their work.
Over the duration of the residency, artists have free access to the studio to build a body of work.
At the opening of the exhibition(s) and during weekly in-studio days, the artist-in-residence engages directly with the broad spectrum of people who are passionate about the creation, enjoyment, and celebration of visual art.
The artist’s innovative perspectives and unique skills uplift local creatives through direct participation in resident-led workshops.
Irenie How
Irenie How is an artist, photographer, sculpture, bookmaker, and much more. Her residency has three exhibitions, with in-studio days of portrait sessions to explore a collaborative material image-making experience and the art of illuminated photos. The Unruly Narratives six part workshop series focusses on practical skills for street photography, bookmaking, and creative adaptability.
July 2024 - October 2024
Stuart Clook
Stuart Clook is the third artist-in-residence at Photosynthesis. He practiced unique ways to take chromatic images using historic techniques, with direct participation of emerging young artists. Stuart also hosted workshops using novel development and printing techniques in his Governor’s Bay studio.
April 2024 - June 2024
Janneth Gil
Janneth Gil, Photosynthesis’ second artist-in-residence, built a body of work entitled Invisible explores wellness through photography, transforming medical experiences into moments for healing and acceptance of our imperfect bodies.
August 2023 - December 2023
Jamie Price
Jamie Price is Photosynthesis’ first artist-in-residence. His exhibit consists of a collection of photographs from Jamie’s personal archives taken during adventures with friends, holidays with family and exploration of local landscape both urban and natural.
February 2023 - March 2023
Calls for Nominations
Residency Nominations
Nominations are now closed
Photosynthesis often seeks professional or emerging artists that are passionate about their discipline and want to share this with our community.
Residencies allow artists the freedom to develop their artistic practice with free studio access to Photosynthesis.
Public programming led by the resident artist (workshops / talks / events) allow for opportunities to expose and develop visual narratives and techniques to a broad audience of enthusiastic and supportive people.
