Since we have “inspiration” as one of our aims, and art is such a big part of that, we’re happy to share the opportunity given by Auckland Council to do nature based art in one of their Regional Parks – Scandrett Regional Park this time. Derek March, our amazingly talented professional artist who donated not just the sculpture of the matuku but also the 35 meter long mural “Tuna Heke” to us, was the very first Artist in Residence a decade ago!
2026 Artist in Residence opportunity
This residency is for:
- ‘nature needing’ artists – it’s a parks-based residency
- artists working in any medium
- new, site inspired/responsive work
- an 8 week time frame – from Oct- Nov 2026
The beachside bach accommodation at Scandrett Regional Park is free and a weekly artist’s fee is provided for expenses, materials, equipment etc. Artists can go online for the application docs. Go to:  aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/artistinresidence
 Applications close 15 February
Some may be interested in seeing what previous artists have made – look here.
Do NOT contact us, contact Auckland Council!
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