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.

Submissions to iNDx 2025 exhibition

iNDx 2025 will take place from 26 September to 14 December in the Beautiful Science Gallery in Tūhura Otago Museum. All art mediums, including fabric, paint, digital, writing and more.  Submissions close on 25 July. By this date artist bios, a list of artwork being submitted and dimensions must be received.   

As the exhibition will be in the main Tūhura Otago Museum building, certain styles of artwork will need to go through the museum’s pest management process. This is to prevent the introduction of pests into the galleries which could be potentially damaging to the Museum’s collection. This includes any artworks/items with organic materials (leather, paper, bone, wood, textile, fur etc.), which will need to be frozen by Museum staff for two weeks before entering museum spaces. 

The organisers are here to support you. If you want help with completing your submission form, writing a biography or have any questions about any aspect of the exhibition or entering your artwork, please email Tanea Paterson. The submission form is online.

Opportunity for three neurodivergent creatives in Auckland

DYSPLA London is a neurodivergent-led arts organisation from the UK embarking on a new digital art project with New Zealand, supported by the British Council. In collaboration with sensory anthropologist Dr Ruth Gibbons, DYSPLA artists from both countries will create a series of 3D augmented reality performative digital sculptures, focusing on the neurodivergent body in movement.

DYSPLA is looking for three additional neurodivergent creatives in Auckland to participate in two workshops (31 May and 1 June), and an exhibition and panel talk alongside the creative team (4 June) at Massey University. An artist stipend is available. If you are interested in this opportunity or have questions you can email the DYSPLA team. 

Calling filmmakers, storytellers and creatives

The Focus on Ability Short Film Festival 2025 is now accepting entries. This international festival shines a spotlight on the abilities, achievements and strengths of people with disabilities, creating a space where talent and inclusion take centre stage. Not only will you be contributing to greater representation and awareness but there’s also $100,000 in cash and prizes. Entries must be under five  minutes and centred around a disability theme. No entry fee required. Whether you're a seasoned filmmaker or someone with a story to tell, this is your moment. Deadline: 1 July 2025. Need inspiration? Check out past films and get ready to share your vision with the world. For more information, visit the Festival website.

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).