Interdisciplinary Residencies in New Zealand

Earthskin Creative Residency

Muriwai, New Zealand

The Earthskin Creative Residency, run by Earthskin Trust in New Zealand, offers residencies to diverse creatives including artists, potters, sculptors, musicians, designers, writers, and environmental innovators at ecologically focused sites like Muriwai, Piha, and Warkworth. It emphasizes permaculture principles, environmental stewardship, and community engagement, requiring residents to contribute through talks, workshops, exhibitions, or a gifted artwork (koha). Residencies typically last 4 weeks (extendable) or 1-3 months, with facilities including studios, housing, and gardens, though residents cover utilities and other costs.

McCahon House

Auckland, New Zealand

McCahon House Artist Residencies, located at Parehuia in French Bay, Titirangi, Auckland, support mid-career New Zealand artists by providing a three-month stay in a purpose-built two-bedroom apartment with an attached studio. The program offers time, space, strategic support, and a stipend to help artists advance their visual arts practice in the inspiring environment that influenced Colin McCahon. Three residencies are awarded annually to outstanding professionals across visual arts disciplines.

Waiheke Community Art Gallery

New Zealand

Name of Residency: Artist in Residence 2025 – Waiheke Island, Aotearoa, New ZealandThe Artist in Residence programme has been run by the Waiheke Community Art Gallery since 2007 with 2025 marking the 10th iteration of this successful biennial event. The programme is made possible through the generous support of our patrons.Our Artist in Residence Programme is an exciting opportunity for an artist to spend 12 weeks living and creating art on beautiful Waiheke Island.This stunning island is 35 min