McCahon Houseresidency
McCahon House Parehuia Artist Residency – Offshore Pathways
Housing: 6 weeks accommodation in a fully furnished architecturally designed two-bedroom house and studio
- Who Can Apply: Mid-career visual artists who are New Zealand citizens or permanent residents, based in Aotearoa or abroad, with a sustained body of work and developing international connections. Applicants must live and work full-time at Parehuia for six consecutive weeks.
- The Focus: Six weeks of focused practice at Parehuia in Titirangi, approximately 13 September–24 October 2027, with tailored international introductions, mentoring and exchange, plus a public engagement event.
- The Funding: NZ$7,500 total includes a NZ$750 bond released after obligations are met; housing and studio are provided, and artists pay travel. Two artwork donations are required, with up to NZ$500 toward fundraising artwork materials/production.
- Key Requirements: Submit JotForm with a CV, 8–10-image portfolio, one referee’s details and written reference, reviews list and one full review. Include two responses of up to 400 words each, biography of up to 300 words and portrait over 2MB; reference, CV and portfolio must each be one PDF up to 10MB.
DeadlineWednesday, October 28, 2026
StipendNZ$7,500 total, including a NZ$750 completion bond.
Duration6 consecutive weeks
Program dates13 September - 24 October 2027 (approximate dates, confirmed on selection)
LocationTitirangi
ParticipationOn-site
Career stagesMid-Career
Disciplinesvisual arts
Application notesSubmit JotForm: contact details; one referee's contacts and written reference; CV covering exhibitions, collections, awards/residencies; 8–10-image portfolio. Reference/CV/portfolio each require one PDF, max 10MB. Submit a reviews/writing list and one full review (up to two PDFs, max 10MB each); two responses, max 400 words each, on residency intentions and international experience/goals; biography, max 300 words; portrait >2MB; relevant medical information; accompanying partner/dependents' details. Contact tamara@mccahonhouse.org.nz.
Contacttamara@mccahonhouse.org.nz
McCahon House
Organization based in Titirangi