We have chosen the Artist in Residence for 2026. Applications for the 2027 residency will open mid-December 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.