Te Matatiki Toi Ora The Arts Centre’s self-funded residencies provide opportunities for those with their own income or funding to take up residence at The Arts Centre in Christchurch for a period of between 2 and 10 weeks. We welcome individuals and collaborators able to meet the costs of a residency through self-funding or through, for example, the direct support of academic institutions, public funders (eg Creative New Zealand), sponsors or foundations. The Arts Centre is able to provide a letter of support for funding applications.

Self-funded residencies can take place between February and November. Artists, cultural practitioners, writers, and arts researchers at any stage in their career are welcome to apply. Te Matatiki Toi Ora The Arts Centre also welcomes self-funded small group residencies, including cultural organisations, companies, and collectives.

What does Te Matatiki Toi Ora The Arts Centre provide?

The Arts Centre provides accessible accommodation facilities only. There may be access to other venues/studios at discounted rates subject to availability but note the residency does not give a guarantee of a working space apart from desk space in the bedrooms.

Accommodation is provided on a self-catering basis, with a private bedroom and bathroom, plus shared kitchen and living areas. There are four king bedrooms which can be split into twins. Rooms are spacious and the site offers private, shaded space for work and play.

Our residencies can offer time to focus on research and development to inspire a new body of work or develop an existing project. They can nurture the growth of seedling ideas by giving the space to unselfconsciously experiment and play without expectation or obligation.

In addition to using this time to explore new ideas and develop work, residents are encouraged to take every opportunity to develop relationships with other creatives based at The Arts Centre and with the local community in order to exchange ideas and experiences.

Who can apply?

Creatives from a broad range of practices such as visual arts and crafts, music, theatre, dance, film, writing, design, photography, and digital and sound art, fashion and gaming.

When should I apply?

Applications are open throughout the year and there is no closing date.

Find out more and apply here.