Community
New work across the applied arts and sciences is developed through support and investment by Powerhouse. We foster innovation through facilitating collaboration and connection between industry and community.
Initiatives
We support and invest in a range of initiatives that sustain industry development and individual creative practice across the applied arts and sciences and creative industries.
Research Scholars
Powerhouse offers annual programs to researchers interested in exploring the collection for the purposes of creative practice or academic research.
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WSU Scholars in Residence
Western Sydney University (WSU) is the Foundation University Partner of Powerhouse Parramatta, reinforcing its ongoing commitment to developing the next generation of Australian innovators, scientists and entrepreneurs.
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Holdmark Innovation Award
The Holdmark Innovation Award, presented by Sydney Design Week Principal Partner Holdmark, recognises excellence and innovation in engineering, architecture and the built environment.
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Carl Nielsen Design Accelerator
An annual initiative supporting Australian industrial designers working in sustainable design.
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Western Sydney Photography Commission
Developed in collaboration with Powerhouse as part of Powerhouse Photography, this collaborative project will focus on the relationship between people, built environment and public spaces of Western Sydney.
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Powerhouse Associate
Engaging practitioners of the applied arts and sciences to enrich their practice and professional standing through collaboration with Powerhouse curatorial, collections, digitisation, exhibitions and public program teams.
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Generations Fellowships
The Generations Fellowship connects artists with established industry experts and mentors to share intergenerational knowledge and create pathways in the music industry.
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Powerhouse Photography
An ongoing series of programs, commissions, acquisitions, publications, learning and research activities dedicated to the promotion and development of photography in Australia.
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In the Room
Powerhouse has partnered with ground-breaking production company Co-Curious showcase and celebrate five stories of Western Sydney.
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NSW Design Residency
The NSW Design (Early-Career) Residency, connects emerging designers with experienced mentors at Powerhouse Ultimo.
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In Residence
Residencies are opportunities to engage with the Powerhouse Collection, partner with industry, collaborate with community and support creative practice.
Powerhouse Residency
Providing subsidised work space for NSW-based practitioners and organisations of the applied arts and sciences that reflect the diversity of the Powerhouse Collection.
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galang Residency
Powerhouse Parramatta and Cité internationale des arts (Paris) offer an opportunity for two Australia-based First Nations creative practitioners to travel to Paris for a fully supported 12-week residency.
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Research
Powerhouse research generates new knowledge across the applied arts and sciences to meet the challenges of the 21st century.
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Industry
We collaborate with innovators across the applied arts and sciences, connecting communities with ideas that address the most important issues of our time.
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Regional
Since 1889 Powerhouse has been engaging with regional communities through object loans, knowledge sharing, public programming, co-productions and exhibition partnerships.
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Affiliated Societies
Powerhouse maintains relationships with affiliated societies whose members are longstanding passionate supporters of the Powerhouse Collection and program. Members include creative practitioners, curators, academics, collectors and enthusiasts.
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