The Tidal Exchange - 2026 applications open
- South East Arts
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The Tidal Exchange carries artists between the Central West and South East Arts regions of NSW. This exchange is hosted at The Squatter's Cottage, Portland and Narra Bukulla, Tanja.
The Exchange is supported by South East Arts and Arts OutWest.
Expressions of Interest are now open to eligible artists. Applications close at 5pm, June 5
About the residencies
Narra Bukulla, Tanja (Far South Coast, NSW)
Narra Bukulla is a privately-owned property adjacent to Mimosa Rocks National Park, south of Bermagui on the Far South Coast of NSW. It provides artists with a large studio in a remote, bush setting. The artist workspace / studio at Narra Bukulla is peaceful with high ceilings, large, long walls and an open floor space with roller-door access.
The Squatter’s Cottage, Portland (Central Tablelands, NSW)
Portland, NSW is a charming small village lost in time. Located in Central West NSW between Bathurst and Lithgow, it was known as the “The Town that Built Sydney”.
The Squatter’s Cottage sits within The Portland Foundations precinct – once a huge cement works. The quarries are now lakes and the large estate is lined with informal bushwalks and the gracious industrial buildings are aged.
Who can apply
In 2026 the exchange is open to First Nations artists only. Artists must be from Local Government Areas serviced by South East Arts or Arts OutWest.
