Community
New work across the applied arts and sciences is developed through support and investment by Powerhouse. We foster innovation through facilitating collaboration and connection between industry and community.
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
An annual initiative supporting Australian industrial designers working in sustainable design.
Holdmark Innovation Award
The Holdmark Innovation Award, presented by Sydney Design Week Principal Partner Holdmark, recognises excellence and innovation in engineering, architecture and the built environment.
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.
Powerhouse and David Jones Australian Design Commission
Powerhouse and David Jones have established an annual Australian Design Commission. This partnership aims to invest into 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.
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.
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.
Generations Fellowships
The Generations Fellowship connects artists with established industry experts and mentors to share intergenerational knowledge and create pathways in the music industry.
In the Room
Powerhouse has partnered with ground-breaking production company Co-Curious showcase and celebrate five stories of Western Sydney.
Research Scholars
Powerhouse offers annual programs to researchers interested in exploring the collection for the purposes of creative practice or academic research.
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.
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.
NSW Design Residency
The NSW Design (Early-Career) Residency, connects emerging designers with experienced mentors at Powerhouse Ultimo.
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Research
Powerhouse research generates new knowledge across the applied arts and sciences to meet the challenges of the 21st century.
Industry
We collaborate with innovators across the applied arts and sciences, connecting communities with ideas that address the most important issues of our time.
Regional
Since 1889 Powerhouse has been engaging with regional communities through object loans, knowledge sharing, public programming, co-productions and exhibition partnerships.
Affiliated Societies
Powerhouse maintains relationships with affiliated societies whose members are longstanding passionate supporters of the Powerhouse Collection and program. Members include creative practitioners, curators, academics, collectors and enthusiasts.
