Artist Residencies

about the Residencies

Broken Hill Art Exchange works with artists to offer artist residencies that include discounted accommodation, networking and collaboration opportunities with other artists. Workshop, gallery and exhibition spaces available. Read on to find out more

 Listen to  what artists have said about BHAE residencies

About the

Accommodation

Join us at The Grand


an 1880s hotel
- retasked and rich in history -
right in the heart of the city!

There are a variety of rooms available. Each room has a correlating work room, about the size of a single room.
The Single, Dorm and Queen rooms have access to a communal Kitchen and Loungeroom as well as Bathroom facilities.
We have a Gallery space and Studios in our courtyard, charged separately.

The accommodation is simple and economical - you’ll get value for your money (with reduced rates for members), have easy access to the city centre, and be connected to other artists and performers!


DORMITORY ROOM

$30 p/person p/night

$210 p/week

Shared room containing 3 bunk beds (6 single beds)

Access to communal facilities.

Suitable for Groups

SINGLE ROOM

$50 p/night

$350 p/week

Private Room contains one single bed.

Access to communal facilities.

QUEEN ROOM

$70 p/person p/night

extra person +$40 p/night

$490 p/week

Private Room contains one queen bed and lounge.

Access to communal facilities.

ENSUITE ROOM +

Complete the form at the bottom of this page to apply for the Artist in Residence program.

We will then send you a link so you can book your accommodation - choose your dates and your room.

We will also send you a link for more information about your residency.

For Groups - please complete the application below and we’ll be in touch with more details.

$80 p/night

extra person +$40 p/night

$560 p/week

One Double Bed and one Single Bed with ensuite bathroom.

Access to communal facilities.

Ready to apply? Head here to fill out your application!

WInter REsidency 2025

As well as our usual residencies, we plan to offer a two week creative development residency during August 2025. Open to First Nation and early career artists. Four artists will be selected based on desire to engage with Broken Hill. Artist accommodation and studio space provided free. This is an opportunity to meet with local artists and experience a guided tours on country.  Artists must present either an artist talk, open studio or workshop as part of their residency. All creative practices welcome. Applications open in March 2025

Click here to see interviews

with previous Artists in Residence