The Myer Residencies

In 2000, Aphids approached the Myer Foundation to assist in creating a series of artists residencies, allowing the artists some breathing space to reflect, develop and experiment. The residencies culminated in a showing of works-in-progress at the Meat Market Arts House, which included the premiere of works, installation and performances:

PETER HUMBLE new composition for violoncello & electronics performed by Caerwen Martin & Mark Finsterer
ROSEMARY JOY Puff performed by Vanessa Tomlinson
DAVID YOUNG In an initial C for soprano, recorder & guitar performed by the Aphids Trio
LOUISE CURHAM multiple super 8 projection installation

Since the completion of the 2000 Myer artist residencies, Aphids has researched a range of models for providing support to innovative, independent artists and their projects. This is in response to the existing gap in infrastructure for artists who are working in a variety of collaborative and multi-faceted ways. The Myer residencies underscored a large number of artists need for organisational auspicing, as well as support with management, administration and mentoring.