Canberra Pōneke Indigenous Artist Exchange 2025
Overview
A four-week artist residency program that provides an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander artist the opportunity to spend time in Wellington, Aotearoa (New Zealand), working in a new environment and engaging with Māori culture, the Wellington arts sector and the wider community. The program includes accommodation, flights, meals, an artist fee, and project costs, with a reciprocal exchange hosting a Māori artist in Canberra.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicant must be an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander artist based in Canberra. The residency is for research and development with expected engagement with Māori culture, the arts sector and wider community, but no mandatory outcome expectations such as production of new work or exhibitions.
Who Can Apply
Relevant Industries
How to Apply
Applications are submitted through the official government portal. Review the eligibility criteria carefully before applying, and ensure all supporting documents are prepared.
Visit the official application page