
Penrith Open Studio
This is a once in a lifetime opportunity for young artists (in years 8-11) to meet creative peers and gain mentorship by professional artists to explore new techniques and develop new bodies of work
Highlights of the program include:
- Connecting with creative peers from western Sydney
- Artist-led creative workshops
- Behind the scenes visits at Penrith Regional Gallery and AGNSW
- A group exhibition at Penrith Regional Gallery
KEY DATES
Applications open 4 February- 24 March
Group interviews: 31 March – 4 April
Successful applicants notified by 14 April
Program Dates:
Mondays 3:30 – 5:30pm (students may arrive late if it takes them longer to travel)
- Term 2: Monday 5 May – 30 June 2025 (8 weeks)
- Winter holiday session: excursion to AGNSW date TBC
- Term 3: Monday 28 July – 22 September 2025 (9 weeks)
LOCATION
Sessions are held at Nepean Creative and Performing Arts High School,
115-119 Great Western Hwy, Emu Plains NSW 2750
There will be four sessions held at Penrith Regional Gallery (2 each term) and an excursion to the Art Gallery of New South Wales during the winter holidays
APPLICATIONS
How do I know if this program is right for me?
- Applications are open to all students in years 8 -11 with an interest and passion for visual arts (Students who participated in the program in 2024 are not eligible to reapply).
- Participants must commit to the program schedule and be able to attend at least 16 weeks of the program.
- Successful applicants will be actively making art in and/or outside of school. They will be interested to meet artists and gallery staff and learn about the visual arts industry.
HOW TO APPLY
- Complete the online application form including:
- Artwork submission- share documentation of 2 recent works of art created by you that represent your artistic practice.
- Artist statement- tell us about what kind of art you make and why you make it.
- Interest- tell us why you want to participate in this program and what you hope to gain from the experience.
- A shortlist of applicants will be invited to a group interview between 31 March and 4 April
- Successful applicants will be notified by 14 April