Burnt Dirt is a new artist run initiative based in the Illawarra region that aims to push the boundaries of object and ceramic art. It is an initiative run by artists, for artists. 

Burnt Dirt is also much more than just an artist residency! It is our hope that over time our collective will blossom into a thriving community for artists, designers, creators and their supporters. We dream of building a creative community better connected through exhibitions, artist talks, one of a kind object art lines, unique art events, collaborations, and activations. 

Yep, this is just the beginning.

Through its newly launched artist residency program (commencing in 2024), Burnt Dirt aims to support emerging and established artists eager to work within the field of ceramics by offering short term immersive residencies. The program provides artists an opportunity to expand and develop their artistic practice within a fully equipped, open community ceramic studio in Wollongong CBD.

Through its newly launched artist residency program (commencing in 2024), Burnt Dirt aims to support emerging and established artists eager to work within the field of ceramics by offering short term immersive residencies. The program provides artists an opportunity to expand and develop their artistic practice within a fully equipped, open community ceramic studio in Wollongong CBD.

Burnt Dirt is also much more than just an artist residency! It is our hope that over time our collective will blossom into a thriving community for artists, designers, creators and their supporters. We dream of building a creative community better connected through exhibitions, artist talks, one of a kind object art lines, unique art events, collaborations, and activations. 

Yep, this is just the beginning.