Announcing Zartisha Davis as R|Artist Residency: Sub Tropic Artist
SCCA is thrilled to announce Zartisha Davis as the current artist in residence for
R|Artist Residency: Sub Tropic.
R|Artist Residency: Sub Tropic is a six-month residency for early-career visual artists delivered as part of The Refinery by SCCA. It provides studio space in Sub Tropic Studio, a shared creative work space in Caloundra, mentorship for both creative and professional growth, and opportunities to showcase new work. The residency concludes with an artist showing, offering audiences a chance to experience the work created during this period.
Zartisha, a Kabi Kabi (Gubbi Gubbi) Traditional Owner and visual artist, blends her rich cultural heritage with contemporary art. Since completing the R|5.0 creative business incubator in 2023, she has made her mark as a finalist in the Caloundra Regional Art Gallery’s Local Contemporary Art Prize and The 40 Under 40 Art Prize.
As the creative force behind "Autistic and Deadly" t-shirts and with projects for the Sunshine Coast Lightning netball team, Zartisha’s versatility and dedication to community engagement shine through. Her recent accomplishments include participating in Project Lab and Project 24’s September 2023 residency and the inclusion of her work "Shell Middens" in the 2023 Yepang Emerging Art Prize.
From June to December, SCCA will host artist talks and an open studio with Zartisha, providing insights into her creative process.
R|Artist Residency: Sub Tropic is presented by SCCA as part of The Refinery and acknowledges the support of the Sunshine Coast Council.
Image credits (from top): (Still) Zartisha Davis (untitled). As part of Project 24. Image: Sasha Parlett Redhanded Media; (Exhibition view) Zartisha Davis (Kabi Saltwater Stories: Shell Middens). LANTANA Space 2024. Image: Jamie Davidson
R|Artist Residency: Sub Tropic is delivered as part of The Refinery, SCCA’s platform of professional development programs designed to support creative practitioners working at the intersection of art, technology, environment and design.
Learn more about The Refinery programs currently open for applications.