Studio One Toi Tū - Emerging Artist Residency

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/collectives to realise their next significant project or create a new body of work. There are two different residency streams open for applications; Ceramics & Sculpture and Visual Arts. 

Recipients will receive six months of dedicated studio space at Studio One Toi Tū from November 2026 to April 2027, including 24-hour access to facilities, kiln and ceramic facilities, and general workshop tools. An end of residency exhibition will take place from 17 May – 5 June 2027.

Successful residents will also receive:
• $2,000 stipend
• $500 materials and printing budget
• $500 voucher for Studio One Toi Tū workshops
• Professional development mentoring sessions with an established artist/arts professional of the artists’ choice
• Funding guidance
• Professional Development with Tanker Creative
• Networking and community engagement opportunities
• End-of-residency exhibition support

Studio One Toi Tū will select 2 residency recipients (one per stream):

Stream 1: Ceramics & Sculpture Residency - Focus on three-dimensional practices including ceramics, sculpture, installation, and mixed media works.

Stream 2: Visual Arts (General) Residency - Open to all contemporary visual arts practices including painting, drawing, printmaking, photography, video, digital arts, and interdisciplinary approaches.

Please note all applicants must be New Zealand citizens or permanent residents and be committed to the full residency duration, including the end of residency exhibition.

An information evening with a site visit of the studio spaces will take place on Wednesday 12 August 6:30-7:30pm at Studio One Toi Tū. All are welcome.