Johanna Mechen Cactus Flowers 2018
Mechen was the inaugural recipient of the Toi Pōneke Visual Arts Residency in 2018.
Project date range: 1 July - 8 December 2019
Submissions due by 12 midnight Monday 1 April 2019
Toi Pōneke is calling for proposals from Wellington-based Visual Artists for our 2019 Visual Arts Residency. This 13 week residency culminates in an exhibition of a new body of work at Toi Pōneke Gallery in November 2019.
The aim of this residency is to support an artist to develop a body of work and provide them with resources to dedicate themselves full time to their practice for a period of 13 weeks.
Applicants need to have had previous experience of a mounting a solo exhibition and be looking to develop their practice further.
Shortlisted candidates may be invited to an interview with Toi Pōneke staff before a final decision is made.
What’s on Offer:
Toi Pōneke will provide the candidate with a small studio space to work for 13 weeks with 24/7 access from July – end of September 2019.
A 4 week exhibition at Toi Pōneke Gallery, this includes pack in & pack out (3.5 weeks open to the public)
Mentoring
Promotion of the candidate’s exhibition and associated activities
A stipend for the 13-weeks whilst the artist is in residence
Technical and hosting support for their exhibition
Eligibility:
Available only to current Wellington-based New Zealand citizens or permanent residents
Applicants recently graduated from a Post Graduate course are eligible to apply
Applicants must have had a solo exhibition in a public gallery or artist run space
Applicants must be able to commit to this residency full time (spend at least 40 hours a week at Toi Pōneke) and install their own exhibition
Employees of Wellington City Council are not eligible to apply
Artists within one year of finishing under-graduate study are not eligible to apply.
A requirement of this residency is to gift an artwork to Toi Pōneke
Timeline:
Submissions due by 12 midnight Monday 1 April 2019
Interview date range: 15 – 19 April
Successful artist announced May 2019
Residency Commences: Monday 1 July 2019
Residency finishes: Sunday 29 September 2019
Exhibition:
Exhibition Install: 11 – 14 November
Opening: 5:30pm Thursday 14 November
Exhibition Dates: 15 November – 7 December
De-install: Sunday 8 December
Public Programme: date and time to be discussed with Toi Pōneke staff
Report due: 16 December
These dates are non-negotiable
Your Application should comprise of:
Application Form (link below)
Short 2 page Visual Arts Resume
Minimum of 10 images of recent work A5 size, with captions and a short description if necessary. Make sure to include some documentation of your previous exhibitions so we can see the scale of your work and how it is presented.
Please provide links to any relevant documentation (e.g. articles or papers about work, exhibitions, publications, etc.)
How to Apply:
Download the Application Form and email your completed application as a single PDF (file labelled with your name )
Please dropbox or wetransfer your application to erica.vanzon@wcc.govt.nz
Digital applications only accepted - no hard copies
Please see our handy hints and tips document for writing proposals
Terms and conditions:
Successful applicants will be required to
Sign the Toi Pōneke - Visual Arts Residency Agreement;
Agree to the Toi Pōneke Arts Centre Terms and Conditions;
Complete a Toi Pōneke Arts Centre Artist Studio Application;
Agree to the Toi Pōneke Arts Centre Artist Studio Agreement.