This policy aims to help Australian Capital Territory to achieve the goal to be regarded nationally and internationally as home to a comprehensive program of highly regarded artist residencies.

Principles:

• Diversity: art form, practice, experience, and age
• Engagement; of visiting artists with host arts organisations, the ACT’s environment and people, and Canberra’s public places
• Exchange: across art forms, between visiting and local artists, visiting artists and the local community, and host arts organisations, cultural institutions and interstate/international arts organisations

Goals:

• Raise the profile of the ACT, making it a sought-after destination for artists

• Provide increased opportunities for artistic engagement across the Canberra community

• Provide learning, professional development and networking opportunities that will inspire local artists

• Create and cultivate relationships with international, national and local arts and cultural organisations