Applications are now open for the Five Sisters funded artist residency stay for 2026.

The Five Sisters annual residency program at EAR is funded by the descendants of David and Mary Burns and their five daughters Teenie, Belle, Jean, Nellie & Jessie, who all grew up in Edenhope at the start of the 1900’s. All five sisters raised their children in and around Edenhope and a generation of first cousins had a childhood connected by place and by family.

Each November, for the last 35+ years, the descendants of these five sisters have gathered to celebrate the strong family connections and grow new friendships and stories.

In recognition of the special place that Edenhope is to this family, this funded residency aims to connects artists and the community.  The aim is to support creativity, connect the community with creative practice and give back to the place that has nurtured this family.

This funded place covers the residency fee for a stay at EAR, plus a $500 stipend, offering an artist the time, space, and quiet needed to focus on creative practice in a regional setting. The selected artist will have access to the residency accommodation and studio facilities including a printing press, 3D printers, sewing machine, large format printer, and dedicated work space.

Please note: travel, materials, and living expenses are the responsibility of the artist.

Applications close on 20th April 2026.