The Artist in Residence programme has been run by the Waiheke Community Art Gallery since 2007 with 2025 marking the 10th iteration of this successful biennial event. The programme is made possible through the generous support of our patrons.

Our Artist in Residence Programme is an exciting opportunity for an artist to spend 12 weeks living and creating art on beautiful Waiheke Island. This stunning island is 35 minutes by ferry from Auckland City, surrounded by the azure waters of the Hauraki Gulf. The selected artist will experience the vibrant island art scene that is home to many creatives working across a range of media and approaches. The island provides access to stunning white sandy beaches, native bush walks, iconic restaurants and vineyards.

Living and working in the beautiful and unique island environment, our artists are inspired to develop and expand their practice and create a new body of work for an exhibition at the end of their residency.

Accommodation and a car are provided to the artist as well as the use of nearby Owhanake Barn for a large studio work space.

The programme includes a weekly stipend, as well as materials provided to the value of $1000.

The artist is well supported by the Gallery Director, Fiona Blanchard, Gallery staff and the Artist in Residence team during their stay.

Our passionate and friendly arts community will welcome the artist to the Island with opportunities to engage through workshops, artist’s talks and patron and publicity events.

At the end of the residency, the artist showcases their works in an exhibition at the Waiheke Community Art Gallery.

Call for submissions are now open until 6 December 2024. 

For more information and to download an Application Form visit the Gallery website HERE