2011 ANAT Synapse resident George Khut with Lizzie Muller and Greg Turner. Cardiomorphologies v.2, installation view in Embodied Encounters exhibition, Beall Centre for Art + Technology, University of California, Irvine, C.A., 2014. Image courtesy of Beall Centre.
Applications
Call for Applications Open :: 2026 ANAT Synapse residency program
ANAT is now calling for applications to the 2026 ANAT Synapse residency program and welcomes submissions from Australian artists who work in any genre with conceptual aims that intersect and deeply engage with science and/or technology.
ABOUT
The program brings artists and researchers together in partnerships that generate new knowledge, ideas and processes beneficial beyond both fields. A distinguishing feature of the residencies is their creative research focus, with applicants supported in collaborative experimentation rather than anticipating or producing specific outcomes.
To ensure suitability between the artist and host organisation, a joint application must be submitted, led by the artist. It is the responsibility of the artist to identify the nature of the proposed research collaboration and establish a dialogue with their intended host prior to application.
The successful artist will undertake the residency in 2026 across 16 weeks full time (or the part time equivalent). We invite you to apply to become part of this expanding community of cross-disciplinary collaborators in the 2026 round.
HOW TO APPLY
The program is highly competitive. We encourage you to read the application guidelines carefully for further information and eligibility details. We also recommend you read the FAQs before applying. If you have any questions that aren’t covered, or would like further clarification about applying, please contact us at the details below.
To apply, complete the online application form by 3 pm (ACDT), Wed 29 October 2025.
A one-page budget template can be downloaded here (choose ‘file’ > ‘download’).
Please reach out to us if you encounter any issues when using the form. Our contact details are listed below.
KEY DATES:
Deadline for applications: 3 pm (ACDT), Wednesday 29 October 2025
Notification of outcome: December 2025
Residency period: Between February and October 2026
CONTACT
Telephone: 08 8231 9037
Email: [email protected]
FURTHER INFORMATION
You can view the work of previous ANAT Synapse residency program recipients here:
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ANAT is assisted by the Australian Government through Creative Australia and the South Australian Government through CreateSA.