Curatorial Intern

Te Tuhi is a leading platform for contemporary art in Aotearoa New Zealand, with a programme consciously and continually shaped towards rigorous, adventurous and socially engaged artistic experimentation. Te Tuhi’s primary focus is on commissioning both national and international artists to make new work by creating stimulating contexts for artists to respond to and work within. 

Te Tuhi presents work in its galleries in Pakuranga and Parnell, around Auckland and Aotearoa, internationally and online. Te Tuhi offers artists and curators opportunities to develop their practice through studios, awards, residencies and internships both in Aotearoa and overseas. Integrated with its exhibitions, Te Tuhi provides public programmes for general audiences and for schools. 

Te Tuhi has been embedded in its local community for 50 years, delivering arts and cultural experiences for schools, young people, community groups and people of all backgrounds and ages. Arts Out East is Te Tuhi’s community arts brokering programme for the Howick Local Board area in East Auckland. Te Tuhi also operates Te Taiwhanga Taiohi, East Auckland’s Youth Space in Botany Town Centre. Te Tuhi’s building in Pakuranga hosts a vast range of independent community groups.

Te Tuhi’s Curatorial Internship at Parnell Project Space is a full time, paid opportunity to curate an independent space. The Intern will develop a programme of exhibitions and events across a fixed period of 18 months, building on a strong reputation for innovative and challenging work and contributing significantly to the contemporary art sector in Tāmaki Makaurau.  

The Internship comprises an initial three-month research period, during which the successful applicant develops their programme strategy, in conversation with the Curatorial team. This is an integral part of the Internship and a crucial time to set objectives for the programme.