We are excited to open applications for our new Disability Access Studio, presented in partnership with The Honig Foundation and Access2Arts.
One Disabled artist from South Australia will receive a 6-month studio space at The Mill in 2026, as well as the opportunity to give a public artist talk and present an exhibition.
The artist will be selected through an open call-out.
The selected artist will join our community of studio artists with their own private workspace at 154 Angas St.
This will allow them to develop their practice within a professional environment alongside other professional and emerging artists, facilitating networking and collaboration.
The successful applicant will receive:
A private studio at The Mill for 6 months
Site review and access rider developed with Access2Arts
Studio accessibility upgrades to the value of $500
$1500 materials fee, towards the creation of new work
An exhibition at Dentons law firm Gallery
Photographs of the artist in the studio
Artist talk fee of $305.00 artist fee plus superannuation
Mentorship and support from The Mill’s team
Access check-ins with Access2Arts
If you have any questions, or would prefer to apply via phone call or zoom, please email visualarts@themilladelaide.com
The selection process may include a phone conversation or interview for shortlisted artists.
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This opportunity is available to artists who:
Identify as disabled
Are at any stage of their career
Are seeking space and time to develop new work
Want to connect with a community of professional practitioners
Based in South Australia
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Artists who are current students or who work full-time in another field
Artists who do not identify as disabled
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The benefit of the opportunity
A strong desire to connect with the community of artists at The Mill
Availability and commitment to utilising the studio space
The artistic merit of the artist's practice and the proposed work to be developed
Willingness to present a public artist talk
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Applications open: Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Applications close: Friday, March 13, 9am, 2026
Recipients notified by: Friday, March 20, 2026
Studio residency timeframe: April - September 2026
This program has support from
