Waverley Council’s Local Creative Collaborations program supports artists to connect to develop and showcase new work at Bondi Pavilion through artist residencies in the  Yalagang Room, Artist Studio and Music Studios.

Designed to support artists at every stage of their practice – from emerging to established – this program facilitates artists to connect with each other and the local community.

Expressions of interest for 2026 closed in February. The next round will open in late 2026 for 2027 opportunities - sign up to the Local Creative Collaborations newsletter to be the first to know. 

2026 Local Creatives 

Artist Studio: Samuel Allen, Lana Hayward, Paula Broom, Vanessa Franklin, Elizabeth Roberts, Greg Semu, Sue Stafford

Yalagang Room: Alli Butler,Jessica Chapnik Kahn, Carissa Licciardello & designer David Flesicher,  Camille Ostrowsky & Issac Forsyth,Jo Turner& Nicolas Witte

Music Studio: Jonathan Bruhl (QuartEd),  Jackie Loeb

Current Artist in Residence 

Artist Studio: Anabel Benza 

Upcoming Local Creative Collaboration Events

Lana Hayward: Open Studio Session

Artist Studio, Bondi Pavilion 

Sunday 24 May, 9:30am – 5pm.

Artist in residence Lana Hayward is opening her studio for the day. Lana works in abstract embroidery art and has been drawing inspiration from dressmaking and garment design, translating these techniques into a fine art context. Stop by to see her work in progress, or take part in free workshops on colour theory for young and old.  No registrations required, just pop in.