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ANCHER POINTS 2025: Emerging Artist Program
Penrith Regional Gallery is excited to announce that we are now accepting applications for the ANCHER POINTS 2025: Emerging Artist Program, to be held from Monday, 23 June – Friday, 27 June 2025.
Penrith Regional Gallery proudly presents the second iteration of Ancher Points: Emerging Artist Intensive. This multi-part program, inspired by the creative legacy of Gerald and Margo Lewers, offers emerging artists from Greater Western Sydney the tools and skills needed to transition into professional practice.
The first part of the program is a unique intensive held over five days at Ancher House at Penrith Regional Gallery, engaging participants with the business of being an artist through guided interactive activities, peer-to-peer learning with leading industry professionals, while providing dynamic opportunities for artists to connect across Greater Western Sydney.
The second part of Ancher Points provides industry experience that builds on the fundamentals learned in the intensive and acts as a springboard by providing real-life opportunities to demonstrate their knowledge. Participants in the Ancher Points program will be eligible to apply for a series of exhibiting opportunities that see their ideas brought to life.
HOW TO APPLY
This unique professional development opportunity is limited to 12 participants, with 2 positions allocated for First Nations artists. A stipend of $200 will be provided if selected for this program.
To be eligible to apply:
• Artists must be 18+ years old.
• Greater Western Sydney based (lives, works, or can demonstrate a strong connection to Greater Western Sydney).
• Be an emerging artist (defined as someone in the early stages of their professional art career, typically within the first 5-10 years of practice).
• Availability to attend the intensive program from Monday, 23 June to 27 Friday June 2025
Submission Criteria:
Submission Criteria Applicants are required to submit as part of your application:
1. Examples of your artwork (maximum 10 pages)
2. Artist Biography (up to 200 words)
3. Artist Statement (up to 200 words)
4. A short explanation of why they’d like to participate in the program (up to 200 words)
5. A portrait photo (that will be used for publicity purposes if you are successful)
To apply, simply fill out an application form and submit it by 11:59 PM AEST, Monday, June 2, 2025.
For any enquiries, please email Leahlani Johnson, Public Programs Coordinator, Penrith Regional Gallery, at leahlani.johnson@penrith.city
Image Credit: Ancher House Side Emu Plains May 1965
Credit: Penrith Regional Gallery Archive