2026 Applications Now Open
Studio Gossie is an inclusive and accessible studio arts program presented by Gosford Regional Gallery. The program supports local artists living with disability to participate in weekly creative workshops, professional development, community engagement and exhibition opportunity.
Studio Gossie won the Accessible and Inclusive Arts Program 2024 IMAGinE Award
Accessibility and Inclusion
Studio Gossie is designed to accommodate all people, regardless of their ability. Workshops incorporate adaptive art tools, interactive and multi-sensory methods. Depending on your needs and if you require 1:1 assistance we encourage artists to participate with a support worker.
What we provide – studio access, basic art materials, artistic mentorship and professional development.
This program will run on Fridays from 1:00 - 3:30pm in Studio 3 at Gosford Regional Gallery.
Important Dates:
Application Period: December 18 – January 26 (closing 5:00pm)
Studio Gossie Artists Announced: Tuesday January 27, 2026
Program Commencement Date: Friday February 13, 2026
Please refer to the below program outline for term dates:
• Term 1 (Creative Workshops): Friday 13 February to Friday 27 March 2026
• Term 2 (Creative Workshops): Friday 24 April to Friday 3 July 2026
• Term 3 (Professional Development & Body of Work Artmaking): Friday 24 July to Friday 25 September 2026
• Term 4 (Exhibition and Public Engagement): Friday 16 October to Friday 18 December 2026
Program Payment - $15 per workshop paid weekly or $120 upfront per term.
Local artists will be chosen to participate in Studio Gossie. If you are interested in joining the program, please complete the Expression of Interest (EOI) form by 5:00pm on January 26. Selected artists will be announced on January 27, 2026.
If you have any questions, or want to find out more about the program, please contact: Anna.Seymour@centralcoast.nsw.gov.au via email or call (02) 4304 7550 during business hours Monday - Friday.
