Studio One Toi Tū - Emerging Artist Residency 2025

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Studio One Toi Tū - Emerging Artists Residency 2025

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Residency Details

Studio One Toi Tū is now accepting applications for the 2025 Emerging Artists Residency Programme, an outcomes-focused residency supporting early-career emerging contemporary visual artists/collectives to realise their next significant project or create a new body of work.

Recipients will receive six months of dedicated studio space at Studio One Toi Tū from November 2025 to April 2026, including 24-hour access to facilities, kiln and ceramic facilities, and general workshop tools. An end of residency exhibition will take place from 21 May – 3 June.

Successful residents will also receive:

  • $2,000 stipend
  • $500 materials and printing budget
  • $500 voucher for Studio One Toi Tū workshops
  • Professional development mentoring sessions with an established artist/arts professional of the artists’ choice
  • Funding guidance
  • Networking and community engagement opportunities
  • End-of-residency exhibition support

Studio One Toi Tū will select 2 residency recipients (one per stream):

Stream 1: Ceramics & Sculpture Residency - Focus on three-dimensional practices including ceramics, sculpture, installation, and mixed media works.

Stream 2: Visual Arts (General) Residency - Open to all contemporary visual arts practices including painting, drawing, printmaking, photography, video, digital arts, and interdisciplinary approaches.

Please note all applicants must be New Zealand citizens or permanent residents and be committed to the full residency duration, including the end of residency exhibition. For artist collectives – one nominated person is required as the primary contact. 

An information evening with a site visit of the studio spaces will take place on Wednesday 20 August 6:30-8:00pm at Studio One Toi Tū. All welcome. 

Applications close at 23:59 on Monday 15 September.

Selection Criteria

Applications will be assessed on the following criteria:

  1. Project Feasibility & Quality
  • Well thought-out project that is realistic and achievable within timeframe
  • Clear project goals and methodology
  • Innovative approach to contemporary visual arts practice
  1. Artistic Excellence & Professional Development
  • Quality of past works demonstrating artistic expertise
  • Evidence of artistic drive and commitment
  • Residency will significantly contribute to artist's professional development
  1. Alignment with Studio One Toi Tū Values and Resource Utilisation
  • Project matches and serves Studio One Toi Tū identity and values
  • Positive contribution to community engagement
  • Demonstrates understanding of Studio One Toi Tū facilities and offerings

We welcome applications from all artists, with a preference for those who reside in the Waitematā Local Board area and/or identify as Mana Whenua. This is in line with our commitment to honouring Te Tiriti and supporting local communities.

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