Open Studio Day | Artist in Residence 2026

Step inside the creative spaces of the City of Stirling’s 2026 Artists in Residence for a special one-day Open Studio event. Across five unique studios in Scarborough, Tuart Hill and Watermans Bay, visitors are invited to meet the artists, see works in progress, watch demonstrations and hear first-hand about each artist’s practice and residency experience.

Plan your visit and discover the 2026 artists at the following locations:

• May Kee Cheah | Ceramics 
  • The Atelier | Stirling Leisure – Scarborough Community Centre, Scarborough  
• Claire Davenhall and Amanda Kendle | Storytelling, Photography and Multidisciplinary Practice 
  • The Nook | Stirling Leisure - Scarborough Community Centre, Scarborough  
• Sheree Dohnt | Painting
  • Courtyard Studio | Stirling Leisure - Osborne Community Hub, Tuart Hill 
• Rebecca Ryan | Paper sculpture 
  • The Archive | Mount Flora Regional Museum, Waterman's Bay  
• Jenni Vacca | Ceramics 
  • Vista Studio | Mount Flora Regional Museum, Waterman's Bay.

Whether you are curious about local art, looking to connect with artists, or hoping to find something special to take home, you are welcome to browse, purchase work, or simply drop in for a friendly chat.

The Mount Flora Regional Museum will be open on Sunday 20September from 10.00am – 4.00pm. 

A coffee van will be on site during opening hours. Arrive early and have a coffee on us. A limited number of free coffees will be available.

Learn more by visiting the Artists in Residence page.