Kieran Monaghan - Sonic Artist in Residence 2024
Deadline 5 August by 5pm 2025
Residency runs from 29 September – 21 December (12 weeks)
The Toi Pōneke/NZSM Sonic Artist-in-Residence is a 3-month part-time position (.6FTE) for an established Wellington-based sonic artist to develop a body of work that may include performances, installations, workshops and so forth. The position is funded by Toi Pōneke, with the NZSM and Toi Pōneke as host organisations. A studio space is provided by Toi Pōneke for the duration of the residency, and the Residency will culminate in a 4-week exhibition in March/April 2026 at Toi Pōneke Gallery.
During the residency, the candidate will have access to the Lilburn Studios, the Sonic Arts Lab and library facilities at the New Zealand School of Music, as well as other NZSM rooms, equipment and resources, depending on the nature of the work undertaken and subject to the availability of these resources.
The successful candidate will be provided with logistical support and assistance publicising the activities associated with the residency. The successful candidate will be provided with a stipend of $10,000 to help support them during their 12-week residency. There is a budget of $700–$1,000 to help pay for exhibition and public programme costs. At the completion of the residency, the successful candidate will be required to provide a report and provide feedback on their residency to both NZSM and Toi Pōneke.
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Eligibility
Applicants must be:
Applicants must be established sound artists of proven merit, with a track record of substantial and sustained creative activity. Alongside a strong portfolio of creative work, indicators of merit might include peer esteem, such as awards/prizes, inclusion in festivals, international performances, positive reviews, releases, commissions/invitations from leading organisations, and keynotes/conference presentations. These indicators should be provided in an accompanying CV.
Applicants must be New Zealand citizens or have a New Zealand resident visa, be Wellington-based at the time of application, and be intending to live in New Zealand for at least one year after they complete the residency. Applicants may not be enrolled as a student at the NZSM or be on a full-time teaching contract at VUW during the period of the residency.
Preference will be shown to candidates that propose projects seeking interaction with the NZSM, other Toi Pōneke residents, and the greater Wellington art community and general public.