Pacific artists invited to apply for new Aniva Residency in 2025

The Residency will enable the selected practitioner to undertake a paid, three-month fellowship based at the Govett-Brewster Art Gallery | Len Lye Centre in Ngāmotu New Plymouth, to create a new body of work.

Applicants must have a record of artistic practice, have had at least one public work and/or one solo exhibition, and have expertise in any one of the following areas: visual art, heritage art, design, digital art, writing, public programming, performance or production, or curating.  

Who is eligible to apply?

• Artist of Pacific Islands heritage
• Identify as LGBTQiA+/MVPFAFF+
• Permanent resident or citizen of Aotearoa New Zealand
• Applicants currently defaulting on any Creative New Zealand Funding will not be eligible to apply. 

What will be provided through the residency? 

• An artist fee of $18,000 ($6000/month) over three months
• A domestic travel budget to and from Ngāmotu New Plymouth of up to $1000
• Accommodation of up to $3000 
• Material/project costs of up $2000
• A local artist/creative mentor. The mentor can be nominated by the successful applicant, subject to conversations with CNZ, the Govett-Brewster, and the nominated mentor.  

 Commitments of the residency

• The successful applicant can be based in Ngāmou or work remotely. The artist will be required to present a new body of work. We are seeking applicants who are willing to engage and share their work with local Pacific LGBTQiA+/MVPFAFF+ communities. 

 Timeline 

• Applications open: 7 February 2025 
• 1:1 online talanoa sessions between potential applicants and the Gallery are available to answer any questions or queries. Please contact us to arrange a suitable time. 
• Applications close: 5.00pm, 17 March 2025
• This will be followed by application assessments, and interview of a short list
• Residency dates are flexible by agreement between the artist, CNZ and GBAG/LLC

Click here for more information and application details (PDF)

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