Tono mō 2026 Tohunga Mahi Toi Apply for the 2026 Artist in Residence

The residency is an opportunity to live and make art in an Auckland regional park for eight weeks during October and November 2026.

Applications for the 2026 residency close on 15 February 2026.

Aim of the residency

The aim of the residency is to:

• support artists' and showcase their creativity in our Auckland regional parks
• share the art created to highlight overlooked or undervalued aspects of our regional parks
• raise awareness of the regional parks as places of interest and inspiration.

We welcome applications from: 

• photographers
• printmakers
• painters
• sculptors
• filmmakers 
• installation artists
• composers
• writers
• poets
• choreographers
• and other creatives.

Eligibility for the residency 

To be eligible, you must be a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident. 

Residency location for 2026 

In 2026, the residency is based at Moonlight Bach at Scandrett Regional Park. 

Download the site information to learn more about the Moonlight Bach. You can also visit Scandrett Regional Park to find out more about the park. 

​How to apply for the residency 

Download the information and application form for the 2026 residency.

Email your completed application form, relevant documents and project proposal to ArtistInResidence@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz by 15 February 2026.

Previous artists in residence 

Learn about the residency experience from the artists’ perspective by watching videos from previous artists.​​