Galang

Presentation

Powerhouse Parramatta and the Cité internationale des arts have jointly developed the galang residency programme, designed for Australian-based First Nations artists and creatives.

The galang residency is an initiative of Powerhouse Artistic Associate, Wiradjuri artist, writer and curator Dr Brook Garru Andrew, inspired by Powerhouse-galang, an international collective of First Nations artists, scholars and curators. Powerhouse-galang provides First Nations artists, researchers and creatives with solidarity and support to reflect on the urgent changes required in museums and collections. The collective was devised by Dr Brook Garru Andrew and includes the following members: Dr Léuli Eshrāghi, Dr Liisa-Rávná Finbog, Lisa Hilli, Dr Biung Ismahasan, Gail Mabo, Mayunkiki, and Kanoko Tamura.

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Calendar

Forwarding of applications:

From 20 November 2025 to 30 January 2026

Announcement of results:

March 2026

Residences:

Starting from 01 June 2026

Eligibility criteria

Candidates must:

Be an Australian indigenous national or work and live in Australia
Be over 18 years old
Be a visual artist, a curator, a musician, a dancer or a choreographer, a playwright, an architect or a designer

Conditions of residence

The laureates will be accommodated in live-in studios located on the site of the Cité internationale des arts in the Marais district. Ranging in size from 25 to 40m², the live-in studios are designed to combine research and creation with everyday life. They consist of a work room, a kitchen, a bathroom and a sleeping area. A live-in studio can accommodate up to two adults and one child up to the age of 10. Additional fees apply for accompanying persons.

Unfortunately, the live-in studios do not currently meet accessibility standards for people with disabilities, but we are working to address this issue for the future.

Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions regarding the accessibility of the Cité internationale des arts.