Studio One Toi Tū’s Emerging Artists Residency Programme is an outcomes-focused residency supporting early-career emerging contemporary visual artists/collectives to realise their next significant project or create a new body of work.

Recipients will receive six months of dedicated studio space at Studio One Toi Tū from November 2025 to April 2026, including 24-hour access to facilities, kiln and ceramic facilities, and general workshop tools and an end of residency exhibition onsite.

This residency programme is designed to support emerging artists while building Studio One Toi Tū's reputation as a vital stepping stone in New Zealand's contemporary arts landscape. To establish Studio One Toi Tū as a recognised stepping stone and pathway for emerging artists in their professional creative journey, building a vibrant community that champions and platforms the artists we support by:

• Supporting artistic excellence and its place in community
• Contributing to a wider sustainable creative ecosystem
• Fostering connection to place and local identity
• Providing pathways to professional development

Residency Streams

Stream 1: Ceramics & Sculpture Residency
Focus on three-dimensional practices including ceramics, sculpture, installation, and mixed media works that utilise Studio One Toi Tū 's specialist facilities.

Stream 2: Visual Arts (General) Residency
Open to all contemporary visual arts practices including painting, drawing, printmaking, photography, video, digital arts, and interdisciplinary approaches.

Eligibility Requirements

Essential Criteria:

• New Zealand citizen or permanent resident
• Early-career emerging contemporary visual artist Available for full residency duration
• Clear intention to develop and complete a new body of work or artistic project with an achievable outcome.
• Commitment to end-of-residency exhibition 

Duration: 6 months (November 2025 - April 2026)

Number of Residents: 2 (one per stream)

Location: Studio One Toi Tū, 1 Ponsonby Road
End-of-Residency Exhibition: Room 10


Selection Criteria

Project Feasibility & Quality

• Well thought-out project that is realistic and achievable within timeframe
• Clear project goals and methodology
• Innovative approach to contemporary visual arts practice

Artistic Excellence & Professional Development

• Quality of past works demonstrating artistic expertise
• Evidence of artistic drive and commitment
• Residency will significantly contribute to artist's professional development

Alignment with Studio One Toi Tū Values and Resource Utilisation

• Project matches and serves Studio One Toi Tū identity and values
• Positive contribution to community engagement and sense of locality
• Demonstrates understanding of Studio One Toi Tū facilities and offerings

We strongly welcome applications from those who reside in the Waitematā Local Board area and/or identify as Mana Whenua. This is in line with our commitment to honouring Te Tiriti and supporting local communities.

Residency Package

Space & Access

• 24/7 access to dedicated studio space at Studio One Toi Tū
• Access to kiln and ceramic facilities
• Access to general workshop tools and equipment
• Print presses and painting studio

 Financial Support

• A small stipend to support making and cover costs
• Materials and printing budget
• A voucher to join Studio One Toi Tū workshops during residency term
• Paid opportunity to teach public workshop/s

 Professional Development

• Professional development mentoring & critique sessions with an established artist/arts professional of the residents’ choice
• Workshops to support with creative sustainability
• Networking opportunities within Studio One Toi Tū community