Artist in Residence
Melbourne Design Week comes to the VWA in May 2026
Step inside the studios of the Victorian Woodworkers Association and meet the five current Artists in Residence – Freddy Mata Mendoza, Wanda Gillespie, Emily McRae, Caleb Biffanti, and Margot Feast.
VWA Artists in Residence Update February 2026
Check our latest Artists in Residence updates from Margot Feast, Freddy Mata, Caleb Biffanti and Wanda Gillespie
Artists in Residence – End of Year presentations
Thank you to everyone who joined us for our End of Year Artists’ Presentation. It’s always a pleasure to come together as a community, reflect on the creative journeys unfolding in the studio, and share a moment with the people who make the VWA what it is.
VWA Artists in Residence Update October 2025
Check our latest Artists in Residence updates from Margot Feast, Freddy Mata, Caleb Biffanti and Wanda Gillespie
Welcoming our new Artist in Residence Margot Feast
With a background in sculpture Margot Feast work focuses on exploring the visual elements of space and form in creative and dynamic ways.
Farewell to Jess Humpston
Jess Humpston has come to the end of her limited 3 year tenancy period with our Artist in Residence program – we can’t believe how quickly the time has flown!
What’s on your bench? Spotlight on Freddy Mata.
What’s on your bench? Spotlight on Freddy Mata.
VWA Artists in Residence Update July 2025
Check our latest Artists in Residence updates from Jess Humpston, Freddy Mata, Brandon Harrison and Wanda Gillespie
Welcoming our new Artist in Residence Caleb Biffanti
Caleb Biffanti is an emerging designer-maker with a background in architecture and a developing practice grounded in concept and craft.
VWA Artists in Residence Update 2025
Check our latest Artists in Residence updates from Jess Humpston, Freddy Mata, Brandon Harrison and Wanda Gillespie