Te Whare Wānaka o Aoraki Lincoln University is now calling for proposals for its inaugural Sculptor in Residence. The residency will take place over 12 weeks, commencing in July/August and concluding in September/October 2025.  

Artist must meet the following criteria:  

• The artwork must reflect and respond to the University’s physical environment and bi-cultural context. Details of this can be found here: Te Whare Wānaka o Aoraki Lincoln University 
   
• The residency requires the chosen artist to participate in a programme of events during their stay and contribute to video documentation for promotional and educational use. They must also engage with audiences, including university staff, students, local communities, and external stakeholders, through public programmes such as workshops and artist talks. 
   
• Applicants must have a strong body of work and a proven exhibition history. 
   
• Applicants must be able to work full-time at Te Whare Wānaka o Aoraki Lincoln University for the duration of the residency. 
   
• Collaborators, duos, couples, or collectives are welcome to apply; however, applicants should keep in mind that members will share facilities, including living arrangements (2-bedroom apartment, one double bed and one single), and resources/funding will remain the same. 
   
• Applicants must be New Zealand citizens or residents. 

Please note: All proposals are welcome, with no restrictions on location or concept. Formal tertiary education or training is not required. 

Resources and support: 

• Domestic travel costs to and from Te Whare Wānaka o Aoraki Lincoln University. 
• Accommodation for 12 weeks. 
• An artist stipend of $6,300 ($75 per day). 
• An artist/teaching fee of $20,000. 
• A fabrication budget of up to $35,000. 
• An installation budget of up to $10,000. 
• Access to workshop facilities. 
• Curatorial, logistical, and technical support. 
• Opportunities to build relationships, conduct research, and develop teaching skills. 
• A permanent artwork to be acquired into the University’s art collection. 
• A bi-cultural mentorship structure, connecting the artist with local iwi through mihi whakatau, hui, and a workshop framework. 
   

How to Apply:  

Please submit a proposal as a single PDF file (under 10MB in size) that includes the following:  
 

• A 200 - 500 word summary of your proposed project, explaining how it will connect with the University's physical environment and bi-cultural context. Please note any specific tools, materials or facilities you may require. *Detailed mock-ups, and budgets are not required; however, any relevant visual or conceptual references are welcome.  
   
• A 200 - 500 word statement outlining your intentions for the residency, why it is important to you, and how it aligns with your current and future artistic practice. 
   
• A curriculum vitae, stating: 
  A short biography 
  Your exhibition history 
  Collections where your work is held 
  Details of any prizes, awards or art residencies 
  8-10 images showcasing a representative selection of your work 
  A support letter from a referee. 

A high-resolution image of yourself (minimum 2MB) for promotional purposes if successful. 

The deadline for proposals is Friday 9^th May. No submissions will be accepted after this date. 

Applications will be reviewed by the Te Whare Wānaka o Aoraki Lincoln University Art Committee: Millie Galbraith, Megan Clayton, Isabella Kerby, Jacky Bowring and Roger Dawson.  

Criteria for review of submissions: 

Response to the University’s physical environment and cultural context; 

Confidence in construction methodology (i.e. the potential for the sculpture to be ‘built’/created successfully, and within budget); 

Potential for engagement with students, staff, and community stakeholders during the residency. 

Applications must be submitted via email to the University’s Art Collection Curator Millie Galbraith: millie.galbraith@lincoln.ac.nz.