Carriageworks Announces Brand New Artist Residency Space

Carriageworks and UrbanGrowth NSW are collaborating on the latest project to come out of the Eveleigh multi-arts precinct — Artist Studios at The Clothing Store launches today, welcoming seven artists and one architecture firm in residence into the fold. The historic Clothing Store was built in 1913 and is now transformed into a collaborative community space where artists can undertake ambitious projects in a city that is in some serious need of more exhibition spaces.

Artists include the colonial legacy-focused Tony Albert, the technology-minded Tully Arnot, sculpture artist Mikala Dwyer, self-taught artist Samuel Hodge, the internationally acclaimed Nell, multi-cultural artist Claudia Nicholson and mural painter Phaptawan Suwannakudt, along with ambitious architectural studio Other Architects.

These artists were chosen by Carriageworks for their ambition and vision, with the Sydney-based artists ranging in disciplines, from sculpture and mural portraits to fashion and even robotics. Though all artists are now based locally, they hail from diverse backgrounds including Colombia and Thailand. As a collective, the new residents will lead community workshops throughout the year, providing opportunities for public involvement while drawing on the area's rich cultural history.

The refurbished space is subsidised by UrbanGrowth NSW, who are leading the renewal of the North Eveleigh Precinct in the 'Central to Eveleigh' corridor — a NSW Government initiative. The Artist Studio Program will run for the next twelve months, with plans for future development in the works. Check the Carriageworks Artist Studios page for more information and upcoming details on workshops.

Image: Tim Da Rin.