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Matafatafa Aho Pacific Artist In Residence 2026

Matafatafa Aho Pacific Artist In Residence 2026

Museums AotearoaAuckland, New Zealand
6 days ago
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Matafatafa Aho Pacific Artist in Residence

  • Auckland War Memorial Museum : Connecting through stories of people, lands and seasTamaki Paenga Hira Auckland Museum is a much-loved culture and heritage organisation.

Situated at the heart of Tamaki Makaurau Auckland's identity, the Museum is committed to the outstanding management of its world-class collections, its employees and volunteers who tell the Museum's stories.

We are Tamaki Makaurau Auckland's home of commemoration, as well as the country's oldest research institution, and a major local and tourist destination.In celebration of the new Pacific plan titled Matafatafa Aho (A new Dawn) for

  • , and at the successful conclusion of the
  • Pacific Artist in Residency, Tamaki Paenga Hira is excited to invite new applications for
  • .We invite Pacific artists to engage with our documentary heritage collection over a dynamic three-month journey starting in March
  • to produce a new artwork.We welcome artist engagement with specific Pacific texts including documentary heritage treasure trove filled with captivating manuscripts, heartfelt letters, quirky ephemera, rare periodicals, insightful papers, and beloved books.Whether your passion lies in crafting a powerful play, weaving together a compelling poetry collection, penning a mesmerising short story, producing powerful visual art, scripting an impactful film, or developing an unforgettable performance, we want to support your creativity.Step into the past and let it inspire your future.
  • Dive into our rich documentary heritage collection and unlock untold histories, stories, people and places in your artistic journey.

    Don't miss out on this incredible chance—apply now and embark on a transformative creative adventure!

  • Applications open from 29 September – 19 October
  • pmThe conditions for the residency are as follows.
  • The resident artist is / will be : of Pacific descent and based in Aucklandeither an emerging (i.e. at least two years in the industry) or established Pacific artist from any art genreguided by the Museum's strategic plans, including He Korahi Maori; the Pacific Teu le Va, Matafatafa Ahospecific in what you want to engage with, to inform your new artwork, with the Pacific items in the documentary heritage collection.The successful applicant will : attach a one-page cover letter stating why you would like to be the Pacific Artist in Residence at Tamaki Paenga Hira for

  • and why access to the Documentary Heritage Collection will be important to the development of new artworkattach a copy of an updated CV / Resume (no more than two pages)attach a reference letter of support that is not older than 6 monthsconduct the 12-week residency between 1 March-30 June
  • and receive an artist fee amounting to $19,200 total (covers all expenses)receive $6,950 for artist materials and travelreceive support by the Documentary Heritage Pacific Associate Curatorreceive IT, desk and library support including access to collectionsreceive support for the public launch of the final artistic outcome at the Museum between June-November
  • launch a new Pacific artwork, based on the residency, by 30 November
  • receive financial support for the public launch of the final artistic research outcome at the Museum between June-November
  • engage and be guided by the Documentary Heritage Pacific Associate Curator; supported by the Documentary Heritage and Pacific Teu le Va teams.All applicants are warmly invited to engage with Documentary Heritage collections on Tuesday 14th October
  • in the Research Library on level 2 at Auckland Museum for either time slots below : 1.
  • 10am-12pm2.

    5pm-7pm – Twilight Tuesday hoursForward all questions to :

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