Audacious Artist Project Proposals

Calling Audacious Artists!

Te Matatiki Toi Ora wants to support arts projects that are bold, audacious and explorative.

We encourage artists and creatives to approach us with a view to presenting a creative project here at Te Matatiki Toi Ora. It might be a gig, a dance work, comedy, theatre, an exhibition or activation. It might be something that is cross-genre ... something that you can't pigeonhole. 

We're particularly interested in provocative, critical projects that explore contemporary issues (e.g., identity politics, the body, environment, technology, social or political critique) in a fresh way. 

We encourage Māori, Pacific, Asian and intersectional artists, ethnic and disability communities across artforms and practices to consider this opportunity. 

What we offer

In 2026, we have budget to pay around $3,000 - $5,000 in artist fees and materials and have a maximum budget of $15,000.  

Selected projects must take place within our physical site (buildings and grounds) in Ōtautahi Christchurch or online space. Projects will use our facilities and production support free of charge. Click on the drop-down venues link here to learn more about our spaces. 

We’ll work with you to collaboratively plan all components of the project and support you to achieve your creative vision.

Kā Toi Māori programmes at Te Matatiki Toi Ora are supported by our Māori Advisory Kōmiti of senior Toi Māori practitioners, and we have a dedicated Māori arts space - Te Whare Tapere.

Who to contact

Te Matatiki Toi Ora’s artistic programme is curated by Creative Director, Chris Archer and produced by Creative Producer, Katie Martin.

Your project might be ready to go, or it might be work in progress which could be presented at a 'Demo' night. 

For enquiries about Artist Project Proposals, please contact Chris and Katie via programmes@artscentre.org.nz

Tell us what you want to do now

If you're ready to submit a proposal, then click to open the online form

Kia kaha - Be Bold!