Opportunities

Studio One Toi Tū is now accepting applications for the 2026 Emerging Artists Residency Programme, an outcomes-focused residency supporting early-career emerging contemporary visual artists.

Grants in Visual Arts and Science & Technology are available for projects benefiting Manawatū and Rangitīkei region, which demonstrate creativity and innovation, meeting the Trust’s objectives.

Call for Entries: ILT Murihiku Art Awards 2026. The Invercargill Public Art Gallery and Southland Art Society invite artists from all over New Zealand to submit their work. $20k prize pool.

Exhibit in Auckland Council gallery spaces in 2027!

Arts Council Nelson and Forsyth Barr are thrilled to invite submissions for Pushing Clay – Forsyth Barr Ceramics Award and Exhibition 2026!

Calling all artists and creatives! Be part of Aotearoa's most magical arts festival. Expressions of interest are now open for Hamilton Arts Festival 2027.

Project 100 is inviting proposals for our 2027 exhibition programme.

Step into the spotlight at the 34th World Buskers Festival!

Artists, designers and illustrators are invited to submit work for Inc.'s Sketchbook Cover Competition. Free to enter. Winner receives a $500 print voucher.

Applications are open for British Council's Connections Through Culture grants fund for UK–NZ creative collaborations. Up to £5,000GBP available. Apply by 13 August 2026.

Established and emerging artists are invited to submit proposals for our 14th Annual Autumn Exhibition in March 2027, at which we showcase the permanent collection and around 100 works for sale.

Northart invites artists, curators, collectives, and community groups working across all contemporary arts disciplines to submit proposals for exhibitions and creative projects for our 2027 programme.