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In 2027, the Village Arts Centre marks 30 years of supporting creative development. As part of this milestone, we are pleased to introduce two new award opportunities for local artists and emerging curators.
One artist will be selected to produce a new body of work for exhibition at Eastside Gallery in 2027.
The award includes:
· A fee- and commission-free place in Momentum, the flagship exhibition in Eastside’s annual artist development series
· Up to $500 towards materials (terms and conditions apply)
· Mentoring and professional support from Eastside’s Curator and the Village Arts Centre’s tutors, as appropriate to the winner’s practice
Momentum is a showcase of recent work in any style, theme or medium suitable for presentation at Eastside Gallery.
Open to artists living in Christchurch or Banks Peninsula who will remain resident in the area between March and October 2027.
Entries close: 31 January 2027
Winner announced: First week of March 2027
Exhibition dates: 21 September to 15 October 2027 (to be confirmed)
Eastside Emerging Curator Award
This opportunity supports new and emerging curators to develop their curatorial practice through the development and delivery of an exhibition. Applicants are invited to propose a four-week group exhibition at Eastside Gallery for November/December 2027. One proposal will be selected, with the successful curator receiving mentoring and professional support throughout the development and delivery of the exhibition, along with a curatorial fee of $2,000.
Open to curators, artists, writers, students and other creative practitioners living in Christchurch or Banks Peninsula who will remain resident in the area between March and December 2027.
Entries close: 31 January 2027
Winner announced: First week of March 2027
Exhibition dates: 16 November to 11 December 2027 (to be confirmed)
Judging Panel
· Dr Jo Burzynska, Community Arts Advisor, Christchurch City Council
· Dr Liz Boldt, Director, Village Arts Centre
· A representative from Te Whare Roimata Trust
Application forms and full information are available here: https://villageartscentre.org.nz/open-call-for-local-artists/
Questions are welcome via info@villageartscentre.org.nz
These awards have been made possible with support from Creative Communities and Modern World.