Pasifika artist in residence
Find out about our 12-week residency for Pasifika artists.
Together with Creative New Zealand, we’re excited to announce the 12-week Pasifika artist residency. This residency is focused on Pasifika artists from the Manawatū-Whanganui region, inviting you to express your unique artistry and Pasifika heritage in your own way. The successful individual or group will complete the paid residency from July to September 2025.
Applications are now open and will close 5pm, Tuesday 3 June 2025.
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The goal of the residency
The goal of the residency is to provide artists with an opportunity to:
- concentrate on their own art and creative practice during the residency period
- build stronger connections between the arts community in the region, Pasifika artists, and the wider community in Palmy
- collaborate with artists and spaces in Palmy, working together on creative projects or exhibitions.
The artists-in-residence will be awarded a $20,000 stipend to support this work. An additional $5000 is available to support exhibition or performance costs, and for the support of an artist mentor(s).
Applicants from the Manawatū-Whanganui region are also encouraged to apply as the funding can also be used to help with travel and accommodation needs. Regional artists from outside the city can work from their own space but are required to showcase and exhibit their art in Palmerston North during the residency.
The selection process
Applications are open to upcoming or already established Pasifika artists living in the Manawatū-Whanganui region, including the Horowhenua and Tararua districts. You could apply as an individual, or as a group or organisation.
The resident artist(s) will be selected by a committee of Council staff and local Pasifika arts community members.
The successful artist(s) will be announced on Monday 16 June 2025 on our website.