This residency is an exchange agreement between Creative New Zealand through Te Waka Toi, and the Longhouse Education and Cultural Centre.

As well as having the opportunity to undertake a project of his/her choosing, the artist-in-residence will work with emerging and established Native American artists through the Longhouse’s artist-in-residence programme at Evergreen State College, in Olympia, Washington, North America.

The residency is for approximately 6 weeks at an agreed upon time between 01 May and 30 June 2012.

Details of offer

The selected artist will be supported by Creative New Zealand through:

• an economy class return airfare (New Zealand-Washington-New Zealand)
• a weekly stipend of $1000NZD per week (not exceeding $8000)
• reimbursement for excess luggage costs of up to $1000NZD.

Longhouse Education and Cultural Centre will provide:

• living quarters
• a vehicle
• an art supplies budget
• workshop space on campus for the duration of the residency.

Read the documents above for more information.

For more information contact:

Tumarangai Sciascia (Arts Adviser - Maori arts)
Phone: (04) 498 0705
Email: tumarangai.sciascia@creativenz.govt.nz