Three Tasmanian artists paid wages to develop work for The Unconformity 2027

The Unconformity, an arts organization based in Australia, has selected Tasmanian artists Iris Blazely, Nancy Mauro-Flude, and Stevie Battese as its first Ongoing Artists. Each artist will hold an 18-month paid role to create new works for the 2027 festival. This initiative ensures continuous creative employment, recognizing artists as employees. A total of 54 applications from various fields were submitted during the open call. Collaborating with the Artistic Director and programming team until October 2027, Mauro-Flude will focus on West Coast narratives using low-voltage digital technology. Battese plans to design a large-format audiovisual piece, while Blazely aims to create a large-scale installation addressing the effects of colonialism. Louisa Gordon and Loren Kronemyer praised the program as a model that can be replicated by other arts organizations.