Research Support

A drawing on paper with pen

We support artists, scholars and students to do their research. We offer residency opportunities, host scholars in residence and organise student workshops. 

JW Power, Sketch for Danse Arabe (Arabian dance), Work on paper, JW Power Collection, Chau Chak Wing Museum, PW1961.1369.

In addition to producing our own events and publications, the Power Institute supports scholars, students and artists to do their work.  We host one of our Australia's premiere art libraries, and host visiting scholars.  We also support residencies, reading groups and research seminars.  

 

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First Nations Visiting Professorships

An image of a large wooden structure with a dirt floor

A series of leading scholars of First Nations art in North America will travel to Sydney to teach, collaborate, and conduct research in Sydney, thanks to a generous grant from the Terra Foundation for American Art.

Art History Research Seminars

A painting of a garden with flowers and trees

A seminar for scholars to present new research in art and visual culture at the University of Sydney.

JW Power, [Flower landscape with sun], c. 1925, oil on canvas, 69.0 x 79.6 cm, JW Power Collection, Chau Chak Wing Museum, PW1961.26.

Powered by Power

Powered by The Power Institute

In addition to our own events and publications, the Power Institute supports other projects taking place within Australia’s art history and artistic community - an initiative we call "Powered by Power".