Apply for Artist Residencies at Wharepuke
The application for artist residencies is an informal process. To apply for artist residencies please send the form at the bottom of the page.
Artists from any discipline may apply for self-funded artist residencies at Wharepuke.
Please note that we are unable to offer any funding other than the yearly Dalton Trust/Wharepuke Sculpture Residency.
However, if you wish to propose a permanent work for the sculpture park outside of the Dalton Trust Residency we can discuss other funding options, payment in kind, accommodation, contributions for materials etc.
We can also supply selected artists with letters of invitation and/or support to funding bodies, institutions etc. in their countries of origin.
Self Funded Residency
The basic self-directed residency offers self contained cottage accommodation at Wharepuke and a studio if required with the opportunity to present a public talk/performance about your work, project etc. if appropriate.
There may also be the opportunity for resident artists to mount an exhibition at our gallery Art at Wharepuke during their stay or work towards exhibiting work while undertaking the residency. (This would, though, depend on whether it fits within the gallery calendar so advance booking and negotiation would be necessary)
Artist in Residence rates
Discounted weekly rate of $500.00 NZ for on-site eco cottage between April and October (If here during high season – January, February, March or November, December this is $150 – $180.00 NZ per night – up to 2 people)
All resident artists will be featured on the Art at Wharepuke web site and the complementary Artist Residency web site, sculptors will also be included on the Art-Park Sculpture Trail site. For printmaking residents, we request a donation of work made for our print archive kept for future reference and exhibition.
The residencies are flexible and self-directed. They can range from quiet exploration and development of ideas to intensive workshop immersion.
There are additional fees for Non Toxic Printmaking residencies, workshops and professional development. These are outlined here
All residents receive free unlimited access to the sculpture park for the length of their stay.
Residents are welcome to bring partners at no extra cost.
How to Apply for Artist Residencies
Please fill in the Application Form and send by email. If you have large image files then please use Wetransfer or similar.