Tānemahuta Gray - Mentor for the Emerging Producer Residency 2025

Deadline 5pm, Tues 25th February 2025

Residency runs from Monday 12 May – Sunday 22 June 2025 (6weeks)

This is a 6-week opportunity for a Wellington based emerging producer to work alongside a Wellington choreographer, a cast and crew (of up to 3), and a producer mentor to produce a development season of a new dance theatre work. You will receive a stipend for the 6 weeks.

Over the 6 weeks; the emerging producer will be working with their mentor to prepare a funding application for this new dance theatre work. This could be submitted to Wellington City Council Arts and Culture funding (due Aug 2025), or Creative Communities Scheme (Aug 2025 round) or CNZ.

Please note: This residency runs alongside the Dance Development Residency.

When applying for this residency you should apply as a team* using the one application form - the choreographer should apply to the Dance Development Residency and the Producer to the Emerging Producer Residency, as you will both be working on the same submitted project. On the application form, complete the relevant sections individually as well as together.

*Preference will be given to a team of applicants, however individuals are still welcome to apply as we may be able to match you with a respective Choreographer or Emerging Producer.

More info and application form

Eligibility

This opportunity is suitable for someone who has some foundational experience in the performing arts. You may have been involved with community events, festivals, dance, theatre, music, kapa haka or other performing arts events. Even if you have only dabbled in these types of events, this could be the perfect professional development opportunity for you, as you will have the support of an industry mentor.

Applicants must be:

·        New Zealand citizens or permanent residents.

·        Wellington based emerging event producer or event organiser.

·        Currently residing in Wellington City* and be intending to live in Wellington for at least one year after they complete the residency.

* Wellington City based New Zealand citizens or permanent residents.  You must have a current Wellington City address at the time of application. If you are short listed you will be required to verify this address and your NZ residency status.