Multidisciplinary Residencies in New Zealand

Earthskin Creative Residency

Muriwai, New Zealand

The Earthskin Creative Residency, run by Earthskin Trust in New Zealand, offers residencies to diverse creatives including artists, potters, sculptors, musicians, designers, writers, and environmental innovators at ecologically focused sites like Muriwai, Piha, and Warkworth. It emphasizes permaculture principles, environmental stewardship, and community engagement, requiring residents to contribute through talks, workshops, exhibitions, or a gifted artwork (koha). Residencies typically last 4 weeks (extendable) or 1-3 months, with facilities including studios, housing, and gardens, though residents cover utilities and other costs.

Macmillan Brown / Creative New Zealand

Private Bag 4800, New Zealand

The Macmillan Brown / Creative New Zealand Artist Residency is a three-month program funded by Creative New Zealand and hosted by the Macmillan Brown Centre for Pacific Studies at the University of Canterbury, supporting Pacific artists to advance their practice and develop innovative projects of cultural significance. It has been offered annually since 1996, often aligning with events like Adaptation Futures, and welcomes artists in fields such as fine art, carving, music, weaving, and creative writing. Residents contribute to Pacific arts and culture, with opportunities for exhibitions and engagement at the Pacific Creative Hub.

New Zealand Pacific Studio Residency

Masterton, New Zealand

New Zealand Pacific Studio is an award-winning international residency programme founded in that hosts 2-3 supported residencies annually for writers, musicians, and other creative practitioners. The programme connects national and international artists with local communities in Wairarapa, New Zealand, providing focused time and space to work on individual projects while engaging with the community through exhibitions, performances, and workshops.