Opportunities

We’re looking for innovative artists with exciting project ideas to join our shared studio residency at The Arts Village over December 2026 and January 2027.

Expressions of interest are now open for the 2027 Grace Butler Memorial Foundation Award at Ara, a biennial three-month studio residency in Ōtautahi Christchurch for artists and art students.

We're inviting independent artists, playwrights, directors, producers & community groups to explore this opportunity supporting new work & collaboration across the live performance sector in Ōtautahi.

Build your next big chapter! Apply for the UXBRIDGE Malcolm Smith Architecture Fellowship 2027: $5,000 to advance your architectural practice. Connected to East Auckland? Apply now by 6 December 2026.

Your next creative chapter starts here! Apply for the UXBRIDGE Creative Fellowship 2027: $5,000 for emerging creatives connected to East Auckland. Applications open 5 October and close 6 December 2026

We're inviting independent artists, playwrights, directors, producers & community groups to explore opportunities supporting new work & collaboration across the live performance sector in Ōtautahi.

Are you a superstar event business looking for your next opportunity? Auckland Botanic Gardens are looking for an operator to manage bookings & private events across four picturesque outdoor sites.

Do you have a project you’d like to present in Dunedin Fringe 2027? The Dunedin Fringe Arts Trust has grants in 3 categories: Moana, Māori, and General. You can use it to pay for any of your costs.

Auditions are open for Hagley Theatre School's one year acting training programme! Our national audition tour begins in October for placement in our immersive actor training programme in 2027.

Kaipukahu Writer in Residence 2027 - a full-time residency fostering NZ writing at the University of Waikato, supported by Creative New Zealand.

Ōrākei Local Board Community Arts Grants are now accepting Expressions of Interest (EOI) for local arts projects that benefit our communities.

Share your creativity at Cornwall Park this summer! Exhibit at Huia Lodge Discovery Hub or perform at our Band Rotunda!