Opportunities
This page lists a range of opportunities, including applications for funding, job vacancies, conferences, workshops, exhibition opportunities, promotional opportunities, competitions and artist residencies. Please email Iona if you would like your opportunity listed here.
Festivals Commissioning and Presentation Fund
Performing Arts Network New Zealand (PANNZ) is calling for expressions of interest from artists and arts organisations in Aotearoa to its Festivals Commissioning and Presentation Fund. The Fund will support high-quality, new and/or reimagined work by New Zealand artists to be created and presented in Aotearoa by New Zealand festivals and other consortium presenting partners. Curatorial decisions for the Fund will be made in partnership with festivals. PANNZ will work alongside festivals as commissioners and/or presenters and to select work through an EoI process. The deadline for submissions is midnight Sunday 16 February 2025. For more info and to apply
Performing Arts Foundation of Wellington
The Performing Arts Foundation of Wellington provides financial support to performing arts projects and productions across the Wellington Region (Wellington City through to Porirua and Upper Hutt). It’s focused on supporting projects that engage children/youth and diverse communities with the performing arts, either as performers or audiences. The foundation receives its funding from a $1.50 levy included in every ticket purchased for St James Theatre and The Opera House. Venues Wellington, a subsidiary of WellingtonNZ, operates these venues and administers the grants. It accepts applications from individuals and groups/organisations involved in the performing arts rather than venues. There are four application rounds per year For more info and to apply, visit the WellingtonNZ website
Call for entries to WOW 2025
The WOW Competition 2025 is now accepting entries. In 2025, the section themes will be Air, Neon, and Myths & Legends, alongside the annual sections of Aotearoa, Open and Avant-Garde. It’s open to anyone over the age of 18, from anywhere in the world. Individuals or teams of two or three designers are permitted. For international designers, the deadline is 20 February 2025. For New Zealand designers, the deadline is 9 April 2025. For more information and conditions, please view key dates and deadlines.
Grants for peer support training
Careerforce is offering a Grant for Peer Support Level 4 Apprenticeship Training, valued at $2000 and $700. A recent government inquiry into mental health and addiction in New Zealand, proposed the development of a resilient, diverse, skilled and sustainable workforce that accurately reflects the communities it serves. Careerforce wants to strengthen the voice of people with lived experiences within the workforce, and support the growth and development of peer support workers. There are limited grants available from now until 30 June 2026. Visit the Careerforce website for more information. Please get in touch with Charlie Stanworth-Miller for any enquiries (E: Charlie.Stanworth-Miller@careerforce.org.nz T: 027 323 6746).
Free training opportunity
Careerforce is offering free Level 4 Apprenticeship Training in youth work and social services sectors, valued at $2000. It's open to employees and managers, who must be employed for at least 10 hours a week. The organisations also benefit from the additional boost funding. The deadline for applications is 30 November 2024. Visit the Careerforce website for more information. Please get in touch with Charlie Stanworth-Miller for any enquiries (E: Charlie.Stanworth-Miller@careerforce.org.nz T: 027 323 6746).
Free career development programme
Toipoto (Closer Together) is a free creative career development programme for the Auckland creative sector, offered by The Big Idea. It’s been designed for artists starting out or those looking to build momentum in their creative journey. Its aim is to help you grow a sustainable and rewarding career in the sector. You will join The Big Idea community, one that’s experienced and motivated to help you connect to the people and pulse of the sector, to give you the tools and tips you need to thrive. For more info and to express your interest, visit The Big Idea website
Meremere online education resource
Meremere, the award-winning theatre work by Rodney Bell, now has an online education resource providing in-depth information about a range of topics such as the story behind Meremere, interviews with the cast and creative team, notes from director Malia Johnston and the devising process. For more info, please email admin@movementofthehuman.com
