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, are now 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. (Note: Space sizes and rental rates updated 3/9). 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. There will be a walkthrough of the building pre-fit- out available soon.

3. Review the Space requirements (Floor plans and Artist impressions).

4. Review the Tuakana-Teina Narrative Guide.

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.