OPPORTUNITY FOR RESIDENCY IN NEW ZEALAND

The Auckland Regional Council (ARC) is giving an artist the opportunity to live and work on a regional park through its Artist in Residence project.

Visual artists and other creators including writers, composers and choreographers are invited to apply.

The residency would suit an artist who is self sufficient and open to working in the outdoors.

The artist in residence will live and work on a regional park for up to 8 weeks. They can immerse themselves in another scene and soak up the sounds and scenarios of their natural surroundings.

There is a choice of three residency sites, in locations near the forest, beach or wetlands. This accommodation is provided free and an artists fee is offered to contribute to the creative process.

The closing date for applications is 4 February 2009.

An arts advisory group will select the artist with the help of a public art expert. The successful artist will be notified by the end of February and the residency must be completed by 30 June 2009.

http://www.arc.govt.nz/parks/our-parks/arts-and-culture/artists-in-residence.cfm

Artists can send a CV, examples of work, references and a concept proposal to:

Artist in Residence
Regional Parks
Auckland Regional Council
Private Bag 92012
Auckland.