Artists-in-residence will be awarded a $20,000 stipend to support the following:
- to work towards providing an Exhibition/Performance at the end of the 12-week residence in Palmerston North.
- accommodation and travel costs, if required, to complete the exhibition work in Palmerston North.
- to encourage innovation in artistic practice and provide a supportive environment for the artist-in-residence to focus on their own arts practice.
- to facilitate community participation in the arts and provide an opportunity for local artists to benefit from the expertise of the artist-in-residence.
- to strengthen the networks between the Manawatū arts community, Pasifika artists and the wider Palmerston North community.
- to see growth and expansion of the artist/s networks, connections and strengthening existing ones in the region.
- to complete a final feedback report at the end of the residency.
An additional $5000 is available to support your exhibition or performance costs, and for the support of an artist mentor(s).