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Initiatives & In Residence

We support and invest in a range of initiatives that sustain creative practice across the applied arts and sciences and creative industries, including industry partnerships, community collaborations and residencies.

Carl Nielsen Design Accelerator

A tailor-made accelerator program supporting an early career Australian industrial designer to advance a sustainable product, system or service design.

Applications open

Holdmark Innovation Award

The annual Holdmark Innovation Award recognises excellence and innovation in the built environment.

Applications open

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Powerhouse and David Jones Australian Design Commission

The Powerhouse and David Jones Australian Design Commission invests in the next generation of Australian designers by providing them with the opportunity to design a prototype of a new product for the contemporary Australian home.

Applications open

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galang Residency

Established in 2023, the galang residency program supports First Nations artists and creative practitioners to undertake residencies at the Cité internationale des arts in Paris.

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Generations Fellowships

The Generations Fellowship connects artists with established industry experts and mentors to share intergenerational knowledge and create pathways in the music industry.

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Powerhouse Residency

Providing subsidised work space for NSW-based practitioners and organisations of the applied arts and sciences that reflect the diversity of the Powerhouse Collection.

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Right of Reply Photography Commission

A unique opportunity for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander photographers to undertake a photography commission that responds to the Powerhouse Collection.

Research Scholars

Powerhouse offers annual programs to researchers interested in exploring the collection for the purposes of creative practice or academic research.

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Architectural Photography Commission

A unique opportunity for Australian photographers to undertake an architectural photography commission that aims to develop new perspectives on Australian architecture and the built environment.

Powerhouse Associate

Engaging practitioners of the applied arts and sciences to enrich their practice and professional standing through collaboration with Powerhouse curatorial, collections, digitisation, exhibitions and public program teams.

Western Sydney Photography Commission

Developed in collaboration with Powerhouse as part of Powerhouse Photography, this collaborative project will focus on the relationship between people, built environment and public spaces of Western Sydney.

WSU Scholars in Residence

Western Sydney University (WSU) is the Foundation University Partner of Powerhouse Parramatta, reinforcing its ongoing commitment to developing the next generation of Australian innovators, scientists and entrepreneurs.