Fresh Gallery Ōtara: Call for Proposals 2026

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Fresh Gallery Ōtara: Call for Proposals 2026

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Fresh Gallery Ōtara is a unique destination gallery in Tāmaki Makaurau that engages and inspires people with Pacific arts and culture and reflects the diverse communities, cultures, and people of Ōtara.

Situated in Ōtara Town Centre, Fresh Gallery Ōtara embraces traditional and contemporary practices and provides an opportunity for emerging and established artists to connect with local communities through exhibitions, public programmes, and events.

We are calling for creative projects from groups, collectives or individuals interested in exhibiting and/or creating unique projects, programmes, or events to be held at Fresh Gallery Ōtara during 2026 (January – December).

Fresh Gallery Ōtara has limited financial resources and projects requiring funding should apply for grants through the Auckland Council, Creative New Zealand (CNZ) or The Ministry of Culture and Heritage (MCH).

Auckland Council recognises te Tiriti o Waitangi/the Treaty of Waitangi as a foundational document on which local government in Auckland works to deliver Māori aspirations reflecting mana whenua mātauranga (knowledge), tikanga (practices), reo (language) and kaupapa (ideas).

We recognise that Auckland’s Māori identity is its unique point of difference in the world and celebrate Māori culture and te reo Māori. We seek to build on this identity in our Arts Facilities.

Project criteria

Preference is given to:

  • Artists from the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board area and the wider Auckland region
  • Projects supporting or aligning with one or more of the selected objectives in the Fresh Gallery Ōtara Business Plan:

To position Fresh Gallery Ōtara as a unique destination for Pacific arts in Auckland, that attracts local, national, and international artists and audiences

To deliver a balanced range of arts and cultural experiences, including contemporary and heritage works

To increase access for the local community to participate in arts and cultural experiences and creative activities

To support and mentor emerging and established local artists in the development of their professional practice and connect them to broader audiences and opportunities

To develop strong community and creative sector partnerships and contribute to Ōtara’s identity as a creative precinct alongside Ōtara Music Arts Centre.

  • Group projects
  • Projects with strong public programmes or workshops
  • Projects that align with Māori aspirations: reflect mana whenua, mātauranga (knowledge), tikanga (practices), reo (language) and kaupapa (ideas).
  • Applicants who whakapapa to any of the 19 iwi of Tāmaki Makaurau.
  • Projects that align with key regional festivals and culturally significant celebrations. For example, but not limited to: Pride Festival, Matariki, World of Cultures, Auckland Diwali Festival.

If your project recognises the Matariki season or any other significant date, please indicate this in your proposal.

Closing dates and notification of outcome

The call for proposals open on Monday 30 June 2025 and close on 28 July 2025.

The outcome of proposals will be notified by Friday 29 August 2025. If your proposal is successful, you will be invited to an initial meeting to discuss project scope, installation details, project dates, and marketing information. The overall budget, accompanying public programme and associated resources required will also be discussed at this time.

For more information on Fresh Gallery Ōtara visit our Facebook page.

If you are interested in applying, please complete the form below.

Section one: Gallery information

 Please view a PDF of the gallery map here

 

Section two: Application

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