Attention all artists, the outback is calling

06 May 2026

Submissions are now open for 2026 Grindell's Hut Artist Residency, a unique opportunity to live - and create - off grid.

Do you feel like getting away from it all?

Like, REALLY getting away from it all?

Then do we have an opportunity for you.

Country Arts SA is calling for artists of all disciplines across Australia to apply for the 2026 Grindell's Hut Artist Residency – a rare chance to switch off from life's distractions in the rugged Flinders Ranges.

The successful recipient will spend three weeks, from October 8 to 28, in the breathtaking Vulkathunha-Gammon Ranges National Park, with no phone or internet access.

Established more than 20 years ago, this prestigious residency allows the artist to be immersed in their practice among the natural beauty of Adnyamathanha Country, which is rich with cultural significance and a haven for endangered plants and animals. Rob Edwards

Country Arts SA visual arts manager Lauren Mustillo says the residency stands out as a truly unique opportunity in the Australian arts landscape.

"It offers a profound, transformative experience where the land and its ancient stories become integral to the artistic process," she says.

"Grindell's Hut is more than just a space to create – it's a chance to reconnect, reflect and be inspired by your surroundings.

"The residency’s setting, combined with the expertise and enthusiasm of the on-site park ranger team, creates an environment where creative possibilities are limitless."

The 2025 Grindell's Hut recipient was Victor Harbor singer-songwriter Rob Edwards (pictured above), who used the residency to write and record new music.

"While singing the national anthem to 40,000 people before the Adelaide 500 main race with a fighter jet flying overhead is an insane experience, I definitely prefer the isolated nature of creating," Rob says.

"Creating really requires time and space to happen, and it's hard to carve out that time when I’m normally so busy and going from thing to thing.

"This residency really opens the doorway to make it happen."

Applications close on June 30. For more information and to apply, visit www.countryarts.org.au/for-artists/opportunities/grindells-hut.