This Country Arts SA residency honours the creative spirit of Cath Cantlon, who produced contemporary art and sculpture in her “Palace of Production” (P.O.P.) studio, built behind the home she shared with her partner in Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island.
The Kangaroo Island “Palace of Production” Artist in Residence program is a partnership between Country Arts SA and owner Catherine Murphy and is managed by Country Arts SA.
Country Arts SA is inviting artists from a visual arts discipline to apply for a four-week residency which must take place sometime between March and April 2019.
One artist will be selected to take part in the residency program.
The vision for the residency is to provide a contemporary visual artist a desirable opportunity to immerse themselves in artistic exploration or consolidation in a well-equipped artist’s studio, within the tranquil, natural surroundings of Kangaroo Island.
Cath Cantlon’s working life was dedicated to extensive collaborations in theatre, film, community and public art, plus interior and exterior designs for new architectural builds, across regional and urban South Australia. In the last three years of life, to 2018, Cath delighted in an exclusive focus on personal artistic expressions, a ‘luxury’ she had longed for throughout her career. Cath always referred to her studio as “the Palace”, because when built in 2012, her partner dubbed it the “Palace of Production”.
A self-contained unit, adjacent to P.O.P. is provided for the four weeks of residency.
Eligibility
Applications are due by no later than 5pm on Friday, 1 February 2019, including all supporting materials.
Duration of residency
Disciplines
Capacity
Fee & Payment
The resident artist will be paid a total fee of $7,500 (ex GST) which includes:-
Payment will be made in three stages.
Expenses paid by artist
Transport
Bond
Expectations of the artist
There is no expectation that artists should complete a body of work during the residency. Its value might lie in simply giving an artist the opportunity to reflect on their practice or take time out of their daily routine to experience a new environment and a peaceful, natural landscape.
An opportunity for the artist to meet informally with local artists and wider arts community will be arranged early in the residency to facilitate community engagement/exchanges and outcomes.
The artist will be required to complete an artistic report and contribute to a project blog on Country Arts SA website https://thedirtsa.com.au/ throughout the residency.
Application
Selection procedure
Setting
Artists are reminded they are staying on an isolated and remote Island that has a special environment where many of Australia’s pests and diseases are not found. There are some items that you cannot bring to Kangaroos Island.
You cannot bring:
For further information contact Natural Resources Kangaroo Island on 08 8553 4444 or visit: www.naturalresources.sa.gov.au/kangarooisland.
Artist’s responsibility
You are obliged to:
You must be responsible at all times, especially when it comes to your safety.
Rental Fee for Palace of Production and the Unit
Rental fees are waived for the period the artist is in residence, which is supported by the owner.
Transport
The artist is responsible for transport to and from Kangaroo Island. A car is required.
P.O.P
The address and access to P.O.P. and the unit will be provided to the successful applicant.
Induction
Soon after arrival the artist will be inducted into the workings of the unit, P.O.P. and navigation of ‘the block’, plus beach environment by the owner.
Communications
There is no free WIFI available. Telstra coverage is available across the island, but can be inconsistent in more remote areas. Limited Optus, Vodaphone and Virgin Mobile is available from Kingscote to Penneshaw and adjacent areas.Visitors are advised to contact their mobile supplier for updated information.
Public phones are located at Penneshaw, American River,Kingscote, Cygnet River, Brownlow, Emu Bay, Parndana, Vivonne Bay, Seal Bay and Flinders Chase.
Amenities
The Unit consists of:
Palace of Production/Studio Area
P.O.P. has a large working area equipped with 2 long working benches; an easel with 2 back boards, many and varied tools. (see Appendix 1 for a general list of tools). There is water, a sink and working bench under an exterior covered area.
The studio measures 8.4m x 6.4m x 3.2m height with concrete floor, and lots of natural light. This includes the undercover exterior area of 2.6m x 6.4m x 2.5m
Artists are advised to bring all essential materials and tools required for their medium. There is a limited range of art materials available at the Kingscote Gift Shop, as well as some inside P.O.P.Artists will need to document their use of P.O.P. materials so they can be replenished for following residencies.
Food and supplies
The Artist is responsible for: ‐
Kangaroo Island
Kangaroo Island lies 13 km off the mainland of South Australia, southwest of Adelaide. The island is surprisingly large, being 155 kilometres (96 miles) long and 55 kilometres (35 miles) at its widest.
Over a third of the island is protected nature reserves,home to native wildlife like sea lions, koalas and diverse bird species. In the west, Flinders Chase National Park is known for penguin colonies and striking coastal rock formations, like the sculpted Remarkable Rocks and the stalactite-covered Admirals Arch.
The traditional owners and those that have a contemporary cultural connection to the island are the Ngarrindjeri, Ramindjeri, Narrungaand Kaurna people.
Climate
Kangaroo Islandnever really gets too hot or too cold. In fact, the average temperature is between 11° and 19°C. Winters (June to September) are mild and wet, while summers (December to February) are warm and dry. August tends to be the coolest month of the year and February is the hottest, while from May to September is when Kangaroo Island experiences its rainy season.
From Marchto May is autumn, a time of greenery and transition. The rain gradually starts to fall providing the wildlife with fresh water and grass to feed on. It is the perfect time of year to go hiking and bird watching and to see the Little Penguins begin nesting. You can expect the best possible weather averaging between 15 – 22 degrees.
Studio and Residence
P.O.P. is located in Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island, and is nestled in 6 acres of natural bush surroundings, only a 200 metre walk from one of the islands favourite beaches. The unique Emu Bay shalegeological formation is another signature landmark, while a small fishing jetty dates back to 1918. Visitors who walk along the long beach in the evening may encounter some of the members of Emu Bay’s fairy penguin colony.
How to Get There
Start your travel planning by deciding how to get to Kangaroo Island; ferry or plane.
Ferry Terminal: Cape Jervis is located less than two hours’ drive south of Adelaide, on the tip of the Fleurieu Peninsula. If you have your own vehicle, or have rented one from Adelaide Airport on arrival, you can take the lovely scenic drive to Cape Jervis along the Fleurieu coast. Alternatively Sealink have coach connections from Adelaide, Goolwa and Victor Harbor to the ferry terminal at Cape Jervis.
Acknowledgement
The sponsors and stakeholders acknowledge and respect the traditional custodians whose ancestral lands P. O. P. is located upon.
Country Arts SA pays respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and recognises their continuing connection and spiritual relationship to these lands, waters and skies. We are committed to listening and helping care for Country, and to safeguard, share and celebrate First Nations’ living cultures.