The June Hedditch Artist Residence is a self-contained apartment offering short-term stays to practising artists of any medium.

Located above Julia Street Creative Space, within Portland's CBD, it is a short walk to the foreshore, swimming beach, beautiful Botanic Gardens and Fawthrop Lagoon walking track.

Pricing & Reservations

Subsidized nightly rates of $75 (one person) and $25 (each additional person) are available all year round to qualifying artists. For every 7 nights you stay in the residence, we will gift you an additional night free.

The minimum length of stay is 2 nights.

There is no requirement to produce work while enjoying your stay, but opportunities to lead workshops are available.

Text or phone Robyn McDonald (0438-233-841) to check availability and request a booking application.

The Apartment

The apartment is located at 19‐21 Julia Street, Portland, Victoria, above Julia Street Creative Space.

The residence features two bedrooms – a double and twin single – and a shared bathroom. The kitchen is fully-equipped with a separate living and dining area, including multiple work surfaces and an A1 drawing board with easel.

Wi-Fi internet access is provided but there is no TV in the apartment.

There is access to an adjacent meeting room with an extra large work surface for dust and oil-free practices.

Coded entry is provided for all-hours arrival.

Please note, the apartment is on the first floor with no lift access.