We are excited to announce the launch of our artist in residence program at the & ART Motel

Offering free residency and exhibition opportunities to selected artists… meaning free accomodation, studio and exhibition.

Open to both Australian and International artists interested in staying, creating and exhibiting on the Mornington Peninsula, Victoria, Australia.

What’s on offer:

1 bedroom apartment see

25sq mt studio space with concrete floors, suitable for 2D or 3D work. (approx 25 sq mts)

An exhibition at & Gallery in Sorrento. (gallery three - 26 sq mt)

Marketing, opening event, online catalogue & networking opportunities

No charge for exhibition - 40% commission on sales.

Available as 2, 3 or 4 week residency followed by an exhibition at & Gallery in Sorrento.

We understand that sometimes you may not be ready to exhibit so we have a few Non exhibition residencies (accomodation & studio only) available for $550 per week.

Email for a list of available dates.

Residency and exhibition dates

Available as 2, 3 or 4 week residencies, completing 2 days after the exhibition opening date… please nominate how long you wish to to be in residence and your preferred exhibition date.

Exhibition opening: 8 Nov 2025

Exhibition opening: 6 Dec 2025

Exhibition opening: 31 Jan 2026

Exhibition opening: 28 Feb 2026

Exhibition opening: 28 March 2026

Exhibition opening: 23 May 2026

How to Apply

Nominate your dates and upload images, CV/BIO, artist statement, links to social media and website as per below.

It is free to apply and Artists will be selected on a curatorial and suitability bases for an exhibition at & Gallery.

Apply Here