Local Creative Collaborations program

Local creative collaboration

Waverley Council’s Local Creative Collaborations program supports local artists to create and develop work, making a positive contribution to the vibrant artistic life at Bondi Pavilion.

Opportunities are available to artists at all stages of their practice, from emerging to established. Priority will be given to local creatives and/or projects with a strong resonance to the local community and local audiences.

Bondi Pavilion is an inclusive cultural space, welcoming applications from individuals and groups from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds including First Nations, all sexualities, genders, neurodiversities and access artists.

2026 opportunities

Bondi Pavilion Yalagang Room

This opportunity is open to creatives across all artforms, with priority given to the development of new artistic works. The 2026 program will provide funding of up to five two-week residencies, offering up to $5,000 to support artists’ fees and direct project costs.

Bondi Pavilion Artist Studio

The Artist Studio Residency program is for local creatives at all stages of their practice. Successful applicants may access this dedicated studio space at Bondi Pavilion for up to six weeks to immerse themselves in their practice.

Bondi Pavilion Music Studio

This opportunity is for local musicians who are interested in creating, developing or rehearsing new music at Bondi Pavilion. A limited number of two-week residencies will be available in 2026.

Expressions of interest for all three of these opportunities will open on Wednesday, 17 December 2025, and will close at 5pm on Friday, 13 February 2026.


For more information, including current timelines and opportunities, please visit Bondi Pavilion's website.

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