2026 Internship Programme + Professional Mentorship
New Zealand Glassworks Te Whare Tūhua o Te Ao (NZG), with the support of Creative New Zealand, is pleased to announce the 2026 Internship Programme is open now for applications.
New Zealand Glassworks is the national centre for glass. NZG’s vision is to be the hub of glass practice in New Zealand and be renowned as a centre for innovation and glass excellence. We are New Zealand’s leading place for the community to access and experience all aspects of glass, to inspire and encourage glass artists and advocate for a sustainable sector.
New Zealand Glassworks is committed to providing an educational environment which will foster the professional development of those pursuing a career in glass. In 2026 we look forward to offering an intensive 6-month Internship Programme for two emerging artists to run from May through October. The Internship Programme will provide hands-on skill building and professional development opportunities for emerging artists pursuing a career in glass.
Professional Mentors:
NZG is seeking applications for one to two Professional Mentors to work directly with the two selected Interns. A Professional Mentor is considered an expert in the field of hot glass, with an eagerness to share and teach our selected Interns. The Professional Mentor(s) will be selected by an independent panel comprised of sector leaders. The selected Professional Mentor(s) will be expected to have a minimum of 10 years’ experience as practicing glass artists and to have gained tertiary qualifications in glass or equivalent.
Key dates:
Applications open: 15 September 2025
Deadline for submissions: 1pm 24 October 2025
Applicants notified: 10 November 2025
Internship Programme: 27 April – 30 October 2026
For all enquiries please email info@nzglassworks.com or phone us at 06 927 6803
Internship: Full programme details and application form can be found here
Professional Mentor: Full programme details and application form can be found here
To apply for the 2026 Internship Programme/Professional Mentorship, please complete the application form and send along with all supporting documents to:
Madeline Prowd
NZG Manager
madeline@nzglassworks.com
2 Rutland St
Whanganui 4500
