Applications for licensed rental spaces
Toi Pōneke Arts Centre is moving to a new home at 3-6 Market Lane, opening June 2026. This building will play a key role in bringing our Ngā Tuapapa Taketake (foundation baselines), Moemoeā (Vision) and Tuakana-Teina Kaupapa to life (read more about these on our home page).
Applications for artist studios, arts offices, and a workshop space in our new building, aligning with our Tuakana-Teina Kaupapa and Aho Tino 2030 Strategy, will open on 27 August and close at 11.59pm 28 September 2025.
Application details
We invite applications from arts organisations, and artists residing in the Wellington region. Applications need to align with the Toi Pōneke Moemoeā (Vision), Tuakana-Teina Kaupapa, and one or more of the focus areas of Council’s Aho Tini 2030 Arts, Culture and Creativity Strategy.
Before you start your application:
1. Read the full Re-imagined Toi Pōneke Applications Guidelines. This has information about our Ngā Tuapapa Taketake (foundation baselines), Moemoeā (Vision), Tuakana-Teina Kaupapa, Aho Tini 2030 Strategy, the building, the spaces available, rentals, Tuakana and Teina role descriptions, and application information.
2. Look at the building location at 3-6 Market Lane. You can also book a tour of the building (see below).
3. Review the floor plans (see below).
4. Review the artist impressions (see below).
5. Review the relevant Licence Agreement (see below) to understand the terms and conditions. If successful you will have a chance to carry out due diligence before progressing to signing the agreement.
Book a tour
We invite you to tour the building (prior to fit-out). Tours will be available on Saturday 30 and Sunday 31 August. You will be able to book a tour here shortly.
Apply
Applications will open here on 27 August 2025. We will provide you with a link to the online application form at this time.
Links
Re-imagined Toi Pōneke Application Guidelines PDF
Re-imagined Toi Pōneke Application Guidelines Word document
Licence Agreement (pdf to come)
Online application form (link to come)
Foundation documents
Aho Tini 2030 Arts, Culture, and Creativity Strategy
Te Awe Māpara Community Facilities Plan 2023
Re-imagining Toi Pōneke background
Questions
If you have any questions or require any assistance, please email ToiApplications@wcc.govt.nz.
We are moving to 3-6 Market Lane – part of the property located on the corner of Cable Street and Market Lane.
