Spaced is an internationally recognised leader in the field of contemporary art and community engagement. We provide artists with varied and challenging opportunities that diversify their life experience so that Australian culture, in its many forms, is reflected in the contemporary arts.
There are many ways, big and small, to support Spaced.
Join us as a donor
The Spaced donor program is centered on our unique identity as a recurring event of context-responsive art that connects regional and remote locations with contemporary art. Our program comprises artist residencies, exhibitions, public and school programs, mentoring, publishing and networking.
Adopt an artist ($5,000+)
$5,000 contributes to supporting an Artist-in-Residency project; from the artist’s travel to Australia or the Nordic region, accommodation and living expenses, materials and production budget, and creation of their work for inclusion major exhibitions.
With thanks:
Choice of which Artist-in-Residency Project you would like your contribution to support;
Opportunity to meet one-on-one with the artist;
Acknowledgment of your support in promotional material related to that project;
Acknowledgment of your support in the exhibition catalogue and on the Spaced website;
Invitations to VIP events and exhibitions related to the Artist-in-Residency Project; and,
Complimentary exhibition catalogue.
Grow regional talent ($1,000)
$1,000 enables us to implement our Regional Mentorship and Education Program in one of the participating communities. This involves the part-time employment of a local resident or young person interested in gaining and/or developing their professional experience in arts management and administration by working closely with the artist-in-residence. Spaced staff work closely with this individual, mentoring them throughout the residency while they work with the artist to assist in the research and development of their work.
With thanks:
Choice of which community you’d like to realise a Regional Mentorship Program in;
Acknowledgment of your support in promotional material related to that program;
Acknowledgment of your support in the exhibition catalogue and on the Spaced website;
Invitations to VIP events and exhibitions related to the Artist-in-Residency Project; and,
Complimentary exhibition catalogue.
Sponsor a local exhibition ($500)
$500 provides an opportunity to support the presentation of a local exhibition of new work or event produced by one of our artists during their residency.
With thanks:
Choice of which local exhibition you would like your contribution to support;
Acknowledgment of your support in promotional material related to the exhibition;
Acknowledgment of your support in the exhibition catalogue and on the Spaced website;
Invitations to VIP events and exhibitions related to the Artist-in-Residency Project; and,
Complimentary exhibition catalogue.
Be an extra good citizen ($100–$200)
All donations help us achieve our key objective, which is to increase audience interest and engagement with contemporary cultural production and Western Australian life.
Donations to Spaced of $2 or more are tax-deductible in Australia.
Join us as a sponsor
Introduce your clients, friends and staff to our unique program and empower them to engage with new and challenging ideas, artistic discovery and community engagement.
As a Spaced supporter you will be aligned with an organisation renowned for:
Innovation and ingenuity;
Support of artists and community;
International significance;
Connecting cultures; and,
New work and critical debate.
The benefits for you include:
Recognition in [program / printed material];
State-wide, national and international exposure;
Partnership with a unique and accessible arts organisation;
Introductions to a selection of the world’s most exciting and challenging contemporary artists; and,
Links to remote communities in Western Australia and beyond.