Photography Residencies in New Zealand
2 residencies for photography artists in New Zealand.
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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.
The Arts Centre Te Matatiki Toi Ora
Christchurch, New Zealand
The Arts Centre Te Matatiki Toi Ora in Christchurch, New Zealand, offers a Creative Residency Programme for creative professionals from diverse fields including visual arts, crafts, music, theatre, dance, film, writing, design, photography, digital and sound art, fashion, and gaming, with stays typically lasting 1-3 months. Residents receive housing in fully furnished rooms with shared living spaces, a daily per diem of $85 NZD, up to $1500 NZD travel support, publicity, and community engagement opportunities, often culminating in public events. A self-funded residency option is also available for 2-10 weeks, providing accommodation without financial support.
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