Artists

Parramatta Artists Studios has supported hundreds of artists since 2006. Artists from all stages of their careers and working across diverse artforms use the supported studio spaces in Rydalmere and Granville to develop new work and experiment. PAS artists are chosen through an application process and represent a cross-section of Western Sydney and Greater Sydney communities.

Marian Abboud

Learn about Marian Abboud, a Western Sydney artist creating community-focused work across performance, video and installation.

PAS Granville

Morgan Hogg

Learn about Morgan Hogg, a Cook Island-Australian artist exploring identity, ancestry and cultural connection through art

PAS Granville

Kirtika Kain

Learn about Kirtika Kain, a Western Sydney artist exploring ancestry, identity and social history through contemporary art.

PAS Granville

Bonnie Huang

Learn about Bonnie Huang, a multidisciplinary artist exploring identity, belonging and community through contemporary art.

PAS Granville

Billy Bain

Learn about Billy Bain, a contemporary Darug artist whose work explores identity, history and Indigenous experience.

PAS Rydalmere

Frequently asked Questions

What kind of artists do you support?

PAS programs and studio residencies are open to artists from any artform. Including, but not limited to: painting, filmmaking, writing, sculpture, performance, installation, ceramics and beyond. Artists from any stage in their career are welcome to apply for PAS Granville, and PAS Rydalmere supports mid-career artists.

Do I have to live in the City of Parramatta to have a studio?

No. PAS studios are open to artists who live in Western Sydney and Greater Sydney. Interstate and NSW regional artists are welcome to apply if they plan to live in Sydney during their residency.

How do you select the artists in the studio programs?

Studio artists are selected through an annual application process. A panel of external and internal assessors score each application and meet to discuss and decide the final selections.