2026 Artist in Residence

New Zealand Glassworks Te Whare Tūhua o Te Ao (NZG), with the support of Creative New Zealand, is pleased to announce that the 2026 Artist in Residence programme is open 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.

NZG is committed to encouraging and supporting artistic exploration and providing an environment which will foster and encourage creative, original works in glass. In 2026 we look forward to offering one professional artist working in glass a 4-week residency at New Zealand Glassworks, Whanganui.

Key dates:

Applications open: 15 September 2025

Deadline for submissions: 1pm 17 October 2025

Applicants notified: 3 November 2025

Residency period: 6 July – 2 August 2026

Solo exhibition: 6-week block between February - April 2027

For all enquiries please email info@nzglassworks.com or phone us at 06 927 6803

Full programme details and application form can be found here 

To apply for the 2026 Artist in Residence programme, 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