Together with Creative New Zealand, we’re excited to announce a 12-week Pasifika artist residency in Palmerston North.  We're inviting you to express your unique artistry and Pasifika heritage in your own way.

Applicants from within the Horizons Manawatu-Whanganui region are eligible to apply as the funding can be used to help with travel and accommodation needs.  Manawatu-Whanganui artists from outside Palmerston North can work from their own space but are required to showcase and exhibit their art in Palmerston North during the residency. 

The artists-in-residence will be awarded a $20,000 stipend to support the following:

• to work towards providing an Exhibition/Performance at the end of the 12-week residence in Palmerston North.
• accommodation and travel costs, if required, to complete the exhibition work in Palmerston North.
• to encourage innovation in artistic practice and provide a supportive environment for the artist-in-residence to focus on their own arts practice.
• to facilitate community participation in the arts and provide an opportunity for local artists to benefit from the expertise of the artist-in-residence.
• to strengthen the networks between the Manawatū arts community, Pasifika artists and the wider Palmerston North community.
• to see growth and expansion of the artist/s networks, connections and strengthening existing ones in the region. 
• to complete a final feedback report at the end of the residency.

An additional $5000 is available to support your exhibition or performance costs, and for the support of an artist mentor(s).

If you're keen to apply, please click - Pasifika artist in residence | Palmerston North City Council.  Applications close at 4pm on Tuesday 3 June 2025.

For more information or for further queries, please email pasifika.arts@pncc.govt.nz or call our Community Development Advisors on 021 595 127 or 021 197 6217.