Parramatta Artists Studios

03/06/2026

Last week, Mithra K sat down with independent writer, editor and teacher June Miskell to talk about her practice and reflect on her time here at PAS as the inaugural Transoceanic Worldings Artist-in-Residence.

More recently, Mithra hosted an Open Studio at PAS Granville, for which she created her first sarappakkalam, an intricate floor drawing and practice originating from Kerala, India – made here with organic materials including sandalwood and turmeric sourced from South Asian grocers in neighbouring Harris Park.

Read Mithra and June’s in-conversation in full on our website at the link in bio while scrolling through these sumptuous images from her recent Open Studio.

Photos: Anna Hay

01/05/2026

As she bids farewell to Parramatta Artists Studios, we want to extend our heartfelt thanks to Nithya Nagarajan.

During her time at PAS, Nithya developed and led a wide range of programs including feedback, PAS Together, artist commissions and curatorial projects, and major partnerships across the Asia Pacific. She consistently facilitated artist-led spaces grounded in warmth and discernment – places where artists could share work, test ideas and build communities of practice over time. Nithya was also a champion of visiting curators and artists, connecting people across Western Sydney, interstate and internationally, and opening up conversations that extended far beyond the studio.

She brings vision and openness to everything she does – centring artists, listening closely, and advocating for the conditions that allow experimentation to thrive. Nithya has been a passionate advocate for access and inclusion at PAS, helping ensure our programs are welcoming, responsive and genuinely supportive of diverse artists and communities.

She also played a key role in building and sustaining strategic sector partnerships and creating new pathways and ambitious contexts for PAS artists.

Last year, Nithya was named one of eight recipients of the Sidney Myer Creative Fellowship. As she turns her focus toward her own practice, we hope this investment offers her the time and support she has so consistently created for others. She will be sorely missed, but the impact of her work at PAS will be felt for years to come.

Thank you, Nithya

Photo: Anna Kučera

19/12/2025

PAS ended the year with a collaborative fabric-dyeing workshop, led by Kylie and Kursty Coleman – a grounding and communal way to celebrate a massive year, as well as the new friends we have found in Baramadagal Family Group.

Together we learned how to identify and utilise different plants and foods to hand-dye textiles. Thank you to Kylie and Kursty for extending this beautiful gesture to our team and studio artists!

17/12/2025

PAS was proud to host the first Baba Jedda’s at our Granville studios, marking the launch of this series of First Nations–led LGBTQIA+ gatherings curated by Jedda Ruby Riley. Across the evening, community came together for performances, music, food and conversation, filling the studios with warmth, creativity and connection on Baramadagal Country.
 
We’re pleased to announce that Baba Jedda’s will return on Saturday February 21 for a special Mardi Gras 2026 edition. We hope to see you there!

10/12/2025

Scenes from the opening of RELIC, open now at .

Featuring studio artists and alumni, RELIC is presented by in partnership with Fairfield City Museum & Gallery.

02/05/2025

Parramatta Artists Studios will host a closed, In-Person Information Session for First Nations artists applying to the Studio Program.⁠
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Led by studio artist Billy Bain (Dharug), participants will gain an overview of the PAS Granville and PAS Rydalmere Programs, as well as deeper insights into the application and selection process. Starting at 6pm, this event will include a tour of PAS Granville, as well as tea and snacks.⁠
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This is a closed session for First Nations participants only.⁠
More information and registration details can be found at the link below

Parramatta Artists Studios develops and presents a wide range of studio programs and opportunities that support artists of all disciplines and at all stages of their career.

02/05/2025

Parramatta Artists Studios is now offering studios at our facilities in Granville and Rydalmere.

Hosted by the Parramatta Artists Studios team, this Information Session will provide applicants with an overview of the PAS Granville and PAS Rydalmere Programs, as well as deeper insights into the application and selection process. Guest speaker and Studio Artist HOSSEI will also talk about his time and experience at Parramatta Artists Studios. Participants will meet the PAS team in person, and learn about we work with artists.

This event will also include a tour of PAS Granville, as well as tea and snacks.

Parramatta Artists Studios develops and presents a wide range of studio programs and opportunities that support artists of all disciplines and at all stages of their career.

28/04/2025

Parramatta Artists Studios is hosting a series of free information sessions for applicants to our Studio Program.

Hosted by Parramatta Artists Studios Curators and Accessibility Consultant Morwenna Collett, this Online Disability-led Information Session will provide applicants with an overview of the PAS Granville and PAS Rydalmere Programs, as well as deeper insights into the application and selection process. Guest speaker and Studio Artist M. Sunflower will also talk about her time and experience at Parramatta Artists Studios.

Auslan Interpretation and Closed Captioning provided

More information and registration details below.

Online Disability-led Information Session
6–7pm AEST Wednesday 30 April
Led by Morwenna Collett, with guest speaker M. Sunflower, Studio Artist

Parramatta Artists Studios develops and presents a wide range of studio programs and opportunities that support artists of all disciplines and at all stages of their career.

28/04/2025

Starting today, Parramatta Artists Studios is hosting a series of free information sessions for applicants to our Studio Program.

Alongside a range of guest facilitators and speakers, the PAS team will guide prospective applicants step-by-step through the application process for both the PAS Granville and PAS Rydalmere Programs. More details and registrations below:

Online General Information Session
12–1pm AEST TODAY Tuesday 29 April
Guest speaker: Morgan Hogg, Studio Artist

Parramatta Artists Studios develops and presents a wide range of studio programs and opportunities that support artists of all disciplines and at all stages of their career.

04/04/2025

Emergency!
 
Bare Skills starts by asking young people what they need to feel safe and empowered during a crisis. 
 
The first workshop – Emergency! – will combine a trauma-informed mental health focus, First Nations knowledge, collective discussion and hands-on creative action to unpack the concept of survival – and feel prepared for when disaster strikes.
 
Click the link in bio for more information and to register.
 
Bare Skills: Emergency!
3–5pm Saturday 12 April
PAS Granville, 4 Bridge Street, Granville
 
Bare Skills is a new program for young people aged 14 to 25. All sessions are free, registration is essential. Caregivers of young people under 16 are welcome to stay.