Papakura Art Gallery - Call for Proposals 2027

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Call for Proposals 2027 Papakura Art Gallery

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Papakura Art Gallery delivers a year-round programme of exhibitions and public programmes. The projects feature work by emerging and established local and national artists. The gallery provides opportunities for diverse local communities to engage with a range of creative and cultural experiences in a welcoming and supportive environment.
We are calling for creative projects from groups, collectives or individuals interested in exhibiting and/or creating unique projects, programmes, or events at the Arts Centre to be held during 2027 (January – December).
Papakura Art Gallery has limited financial resources and projects requiring funding should apply for grants through Auckland Council, CNZ or The Ministry of Culture and Heritage.

Project criteria
Preference is given to:
• Artists from the Papakura Local Board area and the wider Auckland region
• Projects exploring places, people, and themes relevant to the community where the gallery is located
• Projects supporting or aligning with one or more of the selected objectives in the Papakura Art Gallery Business Plan:
To deliver a dynamic range of arts and culture experiences that respond to and reflect the diverse communities of Papakura
To increase local young people’s access to and participation in the arts
To support the development of Māori arts and artists in Papakura and facilitate meaningful connections that encompass Te Ao Māori
To support and mentor local artists in the development of their professional practice and connect them to broader audiences, creative networks and opportunities
To develop strong local partnerships and to enable and support connections within the community
In addition, priority will be given to:
• Group projects
• Projects with strong public programmes or workshops
• Projects that represent and recognises te Tiriti of Waitangi. 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. We recognise that Auckland’s Māori identity is its unique point of difference in the world and celebrate Māori culture and te reo Māori.
• 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.

Key dates and notification of outcome
The call for proposals open on Wednesday 1 July 2026 and close on Wednesday 12 August 2026
The outcome of proposals will be notified by Friday 10 September 2026. 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.

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Proposal Guidelines

For this application process, please submit two pdf documents using the guidlines provided

Document 1: Proposal Document (PDF)

(Combined into a single document)

  1. Project / Exhibition Title
    Title of the proposed project or exhibition.
  2. Statement of Intent (200–250 words)
    Outline the proposed project or exhibition, including key ideas, themes, or concepts; how the project responds to community, place, or context; why it is timely and relevant; and intended outcomes for audiences.
  3. Public Programmes and Engagement (up to 250 words)
    Outline any proposed public programmes or engagement activities (e.g. artist talks, workshops, performances, education or community‑focused activities). Projects with strong public programmes may be given priority.
  4. Artist / Curator Biography (max 150 words per person)
    Short biography for each artist, curator, or key contributor, including practice focus, cultural positioning (optional), location, and relevant experience.
  5. CV / Track Record (max 2 pages)
    A selected track record demonstrating capacity to deliver the project (e.g. exhibitions, commissions, residencies, public programmes, grants, or awards). Full CVs not required.

 Document 2: Images & Examples of Artwork (PDF)

Image requirements

  • 5–10 images of proposed works and/or previous relevant work
  • Each image must include:
    • Artist name
    • Title of work
    • Medium
    • Year
    • Dimensions
    • Image credit if needed (photographer)

 Time‑based or digital works

  • Include still images in the PDF and provide links (URLs) within the document
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