Creative and cultural residency – Vaucluse House, MHNSW, July 2026

Take inspiration from a beautiful harbourside setting on Birrabirragal and Gadigal Country and enjoy the use of a non-residential studio at the former caretaker’s cottage at Vaucluse House for 12 months.

Museums of History NSW is inviting applications from cultural practitioners, creatives and organisations to participate in our creative residency program commencing in November 2026.

About

The Vaucluse House Creative and Cultural Residency Program offers time, space, connection and inspiration. It is a multidisciplinary non-residential program providing fully subsidised access to four sunny studio spaces within a shared cottage for 12 months.

Eligibility

The program is open to all NSW-based creative practitioners at any stage of their career who are enthusiastic about the opportunity to connect audiences with their work. While not mandatory, demonstration of a proposed creative connection to Vaucluse House, the surrounding landscape and/or the work of Museums of History NSW is desirable.

Benefits

• Fully subsidised studio space in an idyllic harbourside setting
• Available 7 days a week from 9.30am to 4.30pm for a period of 12 months
• Semi-furnished cottage with shared lounge area, kitchen and bathroom
• Paid participation in public programs (subject to negotiation)
• Access to Museums of History NSW staff expertise

MORE INFO https://mhnsw.au/creative-and-cultural-residency-vaucluse-house/