UXBRIDGE Arts & Culture is pleased to announce the launch of two $5,000 fellowships supporting emerging art practitioners and early-career architects connected to East Auckland.

Timed to mark the 10th anniversary of UXBRIDGE’s 2016 architectural redevelopment and the establishment of the Malcolm Smith Gallery, these fellowships celebrate a decade of growth and innovation while continuing to foster creative excellence in the community.

UXBRIDGE CREATIVE FELLOWSHIP 2026

The UXBRIDGE Creative Fellowship recognises emerging artists and creative practitioners living
in or connected to East Auckland who demonstrate excellence in their work and have reached a
pivotal moment in their artistic practice. This fellowship supports practitioners working in visual
arts, applied arts, design, moving image, music, performance, creative writing, or any other
creative discipline. Funds may be applied to project research, development and delivery costs,
professional development, or travel.

APPLICATIONS OPEN: 4 October 2025
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 4 December 2025

AWARD AMOUNT: $5,000

ELIGIBILITY: Individual, 18 years or older, connected to East Auckland
PERIOD OF SUPPORT: 1 February – 31 December 2026

UXBRIDGE | MALCOLM SMITH ARCHITECTURE FELLOWSHIP 2026

The UXBRIDGE Malcolm Smith Architecture Fellowship celebrates the legacy of Malcolm Smith, a community minded architect and driving force behind the establishment and development of UXBRIDGE Arts and Culture. The fellowship supports early-career architects, architectural students, or architectural researchers seeking to advance or accelerate their practice. Funds may be applied to project research, development costs, professional development, or travel.

APPLICATIONS OPEN: 4 October 2025
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 4 December 2025

AWARD AMOUNT: $5,000

ELIGIBILITY: Individual, 18 years or older, connected to East Auckland
PERIOD OF SUPPORT: 1 February – 31 December 2026

More information about each fellowship can be found here.

www.uxbridge.org.nz