Sprout is what we have been known for—the original Hyphenated Projects artist residency with a new name. A non-outcome-driven artist residency (up to four weeks) for connection, development, experimentation or rest, you are invited to use this residency time however you like. In the past we have supported artists who wanted to connect with people and nature at our location, artists who needed some time for creative recovery, artists who worked with a domestic environment or artists who would use the house as a context for their practice/conceptual inquiry. 
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Open to the public for the first time, in 2025 we welcome emerging and mid-career artists of Asian diaspora to apply.
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Everything you need to know about Sprout: 
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- Artists will receive $2,500 stipend for the residency;
- Access to Hyphenated House in Sunshine West, Melbourne for up to four weeks;
- Mentorship for the period of residency (optional);
- One local artist and one interstate artist will be selected by Hyphenated Projects team;
- For interstate artists only, we will cover 1x return flights to Melbourne from your nearest capital city, and ground transport from Melbourne airport;
- For regional Victorian artists, we will cover costs for your ground transportation to and from your home;
- No outcome is expected from this residency, however we are happy to support you towards an open studio/gathering if desired;
- We are accepting applications from visual artists only (self-identified / if you apply we will read it).
- We welcome artists who work across different visual mediums to apply, however please understand it is within a domestic space (not built for certain mediums). 
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If you’re unsure after reading our FAQ, please get in touch.