Art Residencies
Escape to the Western Australian countryside for a week (or more) devoted entirely to your creative practice.
Work in a spectacular 250 sqm light-filled studio, stay in a beautifully restored heritage building, enjoy home-cooked meals, and become part of a welcoming community of artists.
Whether you're seeking quiet solitude or creative connection, Greenhills gives you the time and space to make your best work.
Choose a residency that is right for you. Greenhills Art Centre offers three tailor made residency options for you to choose from to suit your needs and budget. Whether you're looking for the full Greenhills experience or simply a beautiful place to paint each day, we have a residency option to suit a range of budgets.
Whichever option works best for you, you will enjoy:
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full studio access - paint until midnight without being disturbed in the huge light filled studio
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tasty/nutritious home cooked meals- don't need to think about shopping or cooking
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socializing and networking- spend time with other artists, make new friends and get inspired
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peace and quiet- spend uninterrupted time in the countryside surrounded by open fields
Find the Residency that Suits Your Style
Whether you're looking for the full Greenhills experience or simply a beautiful place to create, there's a residency option to suit your budget and travel style.
All residency options include unlimited access to the Greenhills studio and the opportunity to become part of our welcoming artist community. Simply choose the accommodation style that best suits your budget and travel plans.
Heritage Residency
$1,960/week
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Heritage bedroom at Greenhills
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Breakfast, morning tea, lunch, dinner, dessert
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Unlimited studio access
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Evenings around the fire
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Laundry & WI FI
Independent Residency
$1,240/week
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Unlimited studio access
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Breakfast, morning tea, lunch, dinner, dessert
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Evenings around the fire
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join the artist community
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Access to laundry & WI FI
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Stay in York, White Gum Farm, your own caravan or motor home at Greenhills, or other nearby accommodation
Studio Residency
$950/week
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Unlimited studio access
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Morning tea and lunch provided each day
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Join the artist community
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Access to laundry & WI FI
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Stay in accommodation of your choice
Meals
Three home-cooked meals are prepared daily in our commercial kitchen using fresh local ingredients. Morning tea, tea and coffee are also included, with dietary requirements happily catered for.
Testimonials
"The best experience of my life. I made new friends, I felt pampered & I got to spend uninterrupted time working on my new project. The peace and quiet was wonderful. I honestly cannot recommend this place enough. Thank you!!!!! "(Susan, NSW)
"I did not want to leave. The amazing food! I am Gluten intolerant and vegetarian and the hosts, Johanna & Greg went out of their way to make sure I was well taken care of. Socializing with other creative people was a lot of fun. staying in the old building was like stepping back in time. the perfect environment to create. I loved every minute of it xxx" (Tracie, WA)
"My time at my residency was so memorable. Just what I needed. I had new inspiration and was able to take the time to explore and experiment within my art practice. Food was next level & Johanna and Greg were so warm and inviting. I'll definitely be back." (Christine, VIC)
"My time at Greenhills was truly incredible: I can't express how happy this residency made me. From the warmth of the hosts to the impeccable, huge studio, nothing was missing, the perfect set up for creativity. The historic & beautiful old house, full of antiques, became our home during the residency - and the surrounding countryside was more than inspiring. " (Mapi, Argentina)
Apply for Your Residency
We Welcome applications from emerging, mid-career and established artists across all creative disciplines