Matafatafa Aho Pacific Artist in Residence
- Add expected salary to your profile for insightsAuckland War Memorial Museum : Connecting through sharing stories of people, lands and seasAuckland Museum is a much-loved culture and heritage organisation at the heart of Auckland's identity, committed to outstanding management of its world-class collections,developing and sharing engaging content through its galleries, exhibition, events, educational programmes and the permanent and volunteer staff who tell the Museum's stories.
We are Auckland's home of commemoration as well as the country's oldest research institution and a major tourist destination.In celebration of the new Pacific plan titled Matafatafa Aho (A new Dawn) for
, and at the successful conclusion of thePacific Artist in Residency, Tamaki Paenga Hira is excited to invite new applications forWe 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.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 what specifically you are looking forwithin the Documentary Heritage Collection which will be important to the development of your new artwork.attach 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 Juneand 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 collectionslaunch a new Pacific artwork, based on the residency, by 30 Novemberreceive financial support for the public launch of the final artistic research outcome at the Museum between June-Novemberengage and be guided by the Documentary Heritage Pacific Associate Curator; supported by the Documentary Heritage and Pacific Teu le Va teams.The 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.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 Octoberpm.Proudly funded by Creative New Zealand.Documentary Heritage Open DayAll applicants are warmly invited to engage with Documentary Heritage collections on Tuesday 14 Octoberin the Research Library on level two at Auckland Museum for either time slots below : Check our website and collections online to learn more about the Auckland Museum's Documentary Heritage Collectionshttps : / / job insightsSalary match Number of applicants Skills matchAdvertising, Arts & Media,000 employeesTamaki Paenga Hira, Auckland War Memorial Museum, shares stories of Tamaki Makaurau, its people, whenua and place in Pacific.We are a war memorial, the country's oldest research institution and one of New Zealand's top three heritage libraries.
We care for over 4.5 million taonga including pre-eminent Maori and Pacific collections, significant natural history resources as well as social, military and documentary heritage collections.
We are also a major tourism destination, education provider and event venue.Tamaki Paenga Hira, Auckland War Memorial Museum, shares stories of Tamaki Makaurau, its people, whenua and place in Pacific.
We are a war memorial, the country's oldest research institution and one of New Zealand's top three heritage libraries.
We care for over 4.5 million taonga including pre-eminent Maori and Pacific collections, significant natural history resources as well as social, military and documentary heritage collections.
We are also a major tourism destination, education provider and event venue.Gallery Sales Assistants (Casual Part Time in Ponsonby and Newmarket)Ponsonby, Auckland, NZ21d ago
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