Our fellowships
Arts Access Aotearoa’s fellowship programme supports artists, creative spaces and community projects across the motu. Each fellowship provides time, resources and mentoring so recipients can create new work, deepen their practice and contribute to a more inclusive and accessible arts sector.
The Whakahoa Kaitoi Whanaketanga Creative New Zealand Deaf and Disabled Artists Fellowship is currently open for applications. The recipient will receive $10,000, plus up to $5000 for access costs. Application close 5pm Friday 19 December 2025. Applicants will be notified of outcomes by early February 2026.
“Opportunities like this develop the skills and talents of our communities and help create a thriving arts culture where our stories are told and valued.”
Whakahoa Whakawatea Kaitoi Tangata Holdsworth Creative Spaces Fellowship
Supports creative spaces to strengthen practice, explore new approaches and deliver community-centred projects.
Past fellows:
Whakahoa Kaitoi i Te Ara Poutama Arts in Corrections Artist Fellowship
Supports artists with lived experience of the justice system, and those working in arts and rehabilitation.
Past fellows:
- Phillipa Mita (2023)
- Salā Roseanne Leota (2022)
Stories of impact
Read stories showing how Arts Access Aotearoa fellowships have supported artists and creative spaces to develop community-driven projects and improved access to the arts.
