Artist Residencies in New Zealand with Housing
5 residencies
5 artist residencies in New Zealand include housing. Accommodation is provided so you can immerse yourself in the local art scene.
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.
New Zealand Pacific Studio Residency
Masterton, New Zealand
New Zealand Pacific Studio is an award-winning international residency programme founded in that hosts 2-3 supported residencies annually for writers, musicians, and other creative practitioners. The programme connects national and international artists with local communities in Wairarapa, New Zealand, providing focused time and space to work on individual projects while engaging with the community through exhibitions, performances, and workshops.
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.
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
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Frequently asked questions
Do artist residencies in New Zealand provide housing?
Many residencies in New Zealand include accommodation as part of the program. Options range from private apartments to shared artist housing. Check each listing for details.
What kind of housing do residencies in New Zealand offer?
Housing varies by program — from private studios with living space to shared artist houses. Some are in city centers while others are in rural settings.
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