Breaking down those geographical barriers has been so helpful. I live or spend my time in three arts regions and that’s what I think I like so much about Studio Co!Lab is…it’s kind of giving permission to be an artist rather than a resident. - Phoebe Maroulis, Dubbo
PERFORMING ARTS. VISUAL ARTS. WRITING. + MORE
Join a community of artists and creatives
from across Regional NSW
ALL AGES, STAGES AND ARTFORMS
Orana Arts believes living in Regional Australia shouldn’t be a barrier to having opportunities. By becoming an Orana Arts Studio Co!Lab member you’ll become part of a creative community of artists based in Regional NSW who are keen to CONNECT, EXCHANGE, LEARN and GROW through a program of professional and creative development programs and resources, residencies, grants and more. Studio Co!Lab provides an accessible professional development platform for artists wishing to extend their practice, networks, and opportunities.
If you’re an artist interested in being more involved in the wider regional arts community of NSW, and you want more opportunities, join Studio Co!Lab. You get to shape what the platform offers, so it’s always responsive to your needs.
Important information.
PLEASE READ THIS BEFORE SELECTING MONTHLY OR ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP
In order to apply for a Studio Co!Lab member opportunity such as grants, residencies, mentoring programs, you will need to have been a paid-up member six (6) months prior to submitting an application OR have a current annual membership in place. If you want to transfer from a monthly to an annual membership (it’s the same cost), you can do this by going to your Account on The Lounge page (members’ login). Once you have signed in you can cancel your monthly subscription and rejoin with an annual membership. If you have submitted a profile this will not be lost when you change your subscription.
Professional.
✓ Learn, collaborate and exchange with other artist members in offline + online events
✓ Profile listing on our website + event listings in Beyond the Studios
✓ Feature profile in our communications
✓ Program of professional development presentations and activities
✓ Orana Arts developed professional practice resources: PDFs, videos, recorded presentations
✓ Networking/roundtable sessions with lead artists and other guest speakers
✓ Opportunity to present your work and area of expertise in our talks program
✓ Residencies exclusive to members
✓ Quarterly members’ grants exclusive to members + access to other grants
✓ Orana Arts project callouts to members via EOI
✓ Facebook Page for members + monthly member only e-bulletins
REMINDER: Once you’ve signed up, you’ll go on to a Members’ only database for regular updates. Ensure you check your junk mail if you’r not receiving anything and add us to your contacts. All correspondence comes from operations OR communications (at) oranaarts.com. Members can also access the Orana Arts Studio Co!Lab Facebook Group. There’s a link once you log into the members’ area - The Lounge.
Helena Pastor, writer, editor, mentor, Armidale
“I love Orana Arts because of its inclusive nature and its wonderful opportunities for artists living in regional NSW. ”
Tina Pech, fibre/textiles artist, Baradine NSW
“I joined Studio Co!Lab to support and be part of a wider creative community, to meet and connect with other creatives, access opportunities, and to push my own practice further. In just a few months, I have achieved all of this. ”
Anna Glynn, visual artist, Jaspers Brush NSW
“I joined Studio Co!Lab to connect with other artists, curators and people with an interest in supporting all of us as regional artists.”
Shani Nottingham, visual artist, Cowra NSW
“I’ve alrady had several opportunities through Studio Co!Lab that otherwise would never have presented themselves, that has driven me forward fiscally and creatively, and given me a greater sense of self.”
