inSPACE Developments are a place for South Australian artists to create and work on original performance works.
inSPACE developments are now split across a variety of different and specific categories.
Tier 1: inSPACE Explore is a 1-week residency funded by $2500 in artist honorariums, no showing is required of the selected work(s).
Tier 2: inSPACE Expand is a 2-week residency funded by $5000 in artist honorariums, a showing is required of the selected work(s).
Tier 3: inSPACE Engage is a 3+ week residency funded by $10,000 in artist honorariums, a showing is required of the selected work(s).
inSPACE x firstSPACE is an Expand residency geared to supporting First Nations creatives.
inSPACE x Feast Festival is an Expand Residency, a 2-week co-funded residency providing $5000 in artist honorariums, a showing is required of the selected work(s). With an obligation to premiere the work at Feast Festival.
Expressions of interest for 2026 inSPACE Round 1 program open March 25 2025 and will close at 11.59pm on May 12th 2025 ACST.
For further information please contact inspace@adelaidefestivalcentre.com.au or check our FAQs below.
Submit your application now
Please click “Apply now” to complete the form and submit your application to the inSPACE development program.
Application guide and FAQs
This depends on your art form. We define a Creative Development as a work in progress; a concept development; a testing of an idea; or the exploration of an artform.
The inSPACE Development Program looks to support the creation of contemporary new works by South Australian artists centered around innovation, cross-artform, originality and bold ideas and concepts.
inSPACE is the residency program of the Adelaide Festival Centre which is delivered directly by us here at the AFC.
inSPACE x firstSPACE is a residency developed to support First Nations creatives.
inSPACE x Dream BIG is a residency in collaboration with the youth focused festival to create new works aimed at young people. (Round 1 only, Development must be completed by end of April 2024, Funded by Dream BIG)
inSPACE x Feast Festival a residency focused on platforming queer stories and artistic expression, co funded by Feast Festival and the Adelaide Festival Centre (Round 1 Only, Co-Funded by Feast Festival)
inSPACE Writers Room is an office space dedicated to supporting writers creating plays, films, poetry, or other performative written forms. This is an unfunded residency, and is space and stationary support only
Your successful application is not a guarantee that your project will receive further support. Adelaide Festival Centre is always on the lookout for new work to present, and for opportunities for local artists. The Development Program is an opportunity to receive support of artist-led projects in their Creative Development stage. All successful participants are encouraged to invite key industry members to a viewing or presentation at the end of the Development in order to enter into a conversation about future stages of their project once their supported development is complete.
For more information on eligibility requirements, resources available to artists through inSPACE, the application process and more, download the full guide below.
Program Partner
With the generous support of Osmond Electronics and Adelaide Festival Centre Foundation, the 2025 inSPACE program is inspiring, diverse, and represents a variety of genres, approaches, and themes.
