Turner Galleries strives to exhibit outstanding work by contemporary Australian artists.
This residency programme began in 2001, as The Church Gallery Artist in Residence Programme. In 2007, after moving to new premises and a change of name, the programme recommenced as the Turner Galleries Artist in Residence Programme. Each residency was then held in conjunction with North Metropolitan TAFE [formerly Central Institute of Technology] who provided the artist with accommodation and a large studio space. Residency length is up to four weeks long, in consultation with Turner Galleries and North Metropolitan TAFE. Each residency incorporated a solo exhibition in Turner Galleries and a floor talk.
Art Angels Inc was initiated in 2002 as a fund raising body for the residency programme.