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Online Application Form :: ANAT Synapse 2027

"*" indicates required fields

Applicants must read the Guidelines before completing the application form below. These can be found at anat.org.au/apply

APPLICANT DETAILS

ARTIST

Name*
Address*
Social media
Please add your social media handles, as applicable. Use the '+' icon to add more, as needed.

HOST ORGANISATION

Please choose how many Host Organisations you plan to undertake the residency with using the dropdown menu below.

Some applicants may find they wish to collaborate with more than one research organisation. You may list up to three on this form.

Please provide the name of the organisation (and the department/school etc., if applicable).
Name of research partner*
Please include the name & contact details of the person at the host organisation. One contact person per host organisation will suffice.
Social media
Please add your social media handles, as applicable. Use the '+' icon to add more, as needed.
HOST ORGANISATION 2
Name of research partner*
Please include the name & contact details of the person at the host organisation. One contact person per host organisation will suffice.
Social media
Please add your social media handles, as applicable. Use the '+' icon to add more, as needed.
HOST ORGANISATION 3
Name of research partner*
Please include the name & contact details of the person at the host organisation. One contact person per host organisation will suffice.
Social media
Please add your social media handles, as applicable. Use the '+' icon to add more, as needed.

BIOGRAPHIES/CV’S

Please attach a biography or CV for the artist and the research partner from each host organisation. Maximum TWO PAGES per biography/CV.

Max. file size: 5 MB.
If you have more than one biography/CV to upload, the upload limit allowable is 5MB in total.
Max. file size: 5 MB.

ANAT values diversity and is committed to equity. We strongly encourage applications from First Nations people, people with disability, people who are culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD), d/Deaf, gender diverse, based in regional or remote Australia, or otherwise underrepresented in the sector.

Diversity and Equity
Do any of the following apply to the artist or host researcher/s? (Select all that apply — optional)
If you checked 'other', please tell us your answer here (optional).

ANAT SYNAPSE RESIDENCY PROPOSAL

Please provide a project title for your residency proposal.
If you are unsure of exact dates, please provide us with an estimate.

Please describe the research themes and concepts you'd like to explore for the residency. Include details about your intended collaboration with the host researcher.

(up to 500 words or 3400 characters including spaces)

Explain how the artist and the host partner may each expect to benefit from the residency.

(up to 250 words or 1800 characters including spaces)

Please provide a description of your practice and previous collaboration/s with research partners (if any).

(up to 250 words or 1800 characters including spaces)

Please provide a description of the host organisation, including any previous experience working with artists (if any).

(up to 250 words or 1800 characters including spaces)

BUDGET

Please upload your budget here. A budget template is available for download (you can find the link in the guidelines document). Space for budget notes is included.

If you have uploaded the incorrect file by mistake, click the rubbish bin icon at the left of the file name, and continue to re-upload the correct file.

Max. file size: 5 MB.

SUPPORT MATERIAL *

A) Please provide ONE document with support material (max. 6 pages, PDF or Word, up to 10 mb) that includes images and other materials that best demonstrates your residency proposal. It could include:

  • Up to 5 still images
  • Up to 3 video or audio URL links, up to 3 mins in length (if longer, tell us the most relevant timestamps, i.e. “listen/watch between 00:23 and 03:23"
  • Up to 3 other relevant URL links: please provide specific links (not URLs to a general website)
  • Other materials deemed relevant (e.g. writing examples etc.)

B) Up to two letters of support from relevant parties, including the host (optional)

C) Letter of support from First Nations people/group if your proposal includes First Nations consultation or knowledge systems

Drop files here or
Max. file size: 10 MB, Max. files: 4.
    AI Tool Use Acknowledgement
    ANAT recognises that AI tools are increasingly part of creative and administrative practice.
    If you have used AI in preparing any part of this application, please note which tool/s and how they were used below. This disclosure is required but non-assessable.

    Demographic Questionnaire

    ANAT values your interest in this program. It's important to us to understand more about you. Please feel free to contribute this confidential information (artist).

    Select your answer from the dropdown menu.
    How do you identify?
    Age range:
    Do you identify as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person?
    Do you identify as culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD)?
    Do you identify as LGBTQIA+?
    Are you a person living with disability?
    (optional) Please feel free to share any feedback about the program application documents, online form and application process to help us improve accessibility for all.
    Location
    Residential State or Territory:
    Region you are based:

    Artist's Confirmation*

    1. I have engaged with the Host Organisation and discussed the proposed residency project in full. The Host Organisation has confirmed they will host me as resident artist if my application is successful.

    2. I declare that I meet all the eligibility criteria listed in the application guidelines.

    3. I consent to being signed up to ANAT's monthly email digest (you may unsubscribe at any time and your details will be kept securely by ANAT in case of future artistic opportunities of a similar nature).

    PLEASE NOTE:

    Your application must be received by the time and date listed in the guidelines

    Once you press 'SUBMIT', you will receive an email notification that we have received your application. If you don't appear to have received it - please check your junk/spam folder before contacting us.

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    ANAT is assisted by the Australian Government through Creative Australia and the South Australian government through the Department of Premier and Cabinet, CreateSA.

    ANAT and our project partners acknowledge and pay respects to the First Nations of the land known as Australia.

    We recognise all Traditional Owners and their continued cultural, spiritual and technological practices.

    We also acknowledge and pay respects to all First Nations peoples beyond Australian shores. As the very first storytellers, First Nations peoples hold invaluable knowledge and perspectives that are vital in the research, interrogation and development of traditional and emerging technologies, across both our physical and digital realms.

    Together we are gathering across many unceded lands that have been forcibly colonised.

    ANAT works on Kaurna yarta.