First Nations

The Powerhouse acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the ancestral homelands upon which our museums are situated. We respect their Elders, past, present and future and recognise their continuous connection to Country.

Community

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.

Powerhouse Associate

Selected Associates will be in residence over a 12-month period to develop and deliver a project that contributes to the Powerhouse renewal and the future of contemporary museum practice. Associates will have access to the full scope of Powerhouse facilities including workspaces, digital studios, the Powerhouse Collection, Research Library and Archives, while working alongside museum staff, contractors and Residents.

Current Associates

Alumni Associates

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Hidden Lessons

Learning with Lleah Smith and Nadia Odlum
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Agatha Gothe-Snape – Artistic Associate

Object Lesson

The lifespan of a building

Photography Commission
Stories

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Initiatives

We support and invest in a range of initiatives that sustain industry development and individual creative practice across the applied arts, applied sciences and creative industries.

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Opportunities

Careers, volunteer projects, residencies, fellowships, design accelerators and research programs that are currently open.

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