Residency at The Church - Rawene

The residency is open to practising artists across all creative disciplines, both national and international. A minimum of three weeks with negotiated lengths of residencies to meet project requirements are available.  While residencies are self-funded (residents secure their own funding) and self-catering, we can provide advice on various  funding agencies.  A weekly charge of $280 (including GST) covers full use of facilities and services. On acceptance of your application a deposit secures your residency.​
Our aim is to create a residency accessible to talented and committed creatives across all disciplines who are at a stage in their practice where it can support their progress and development.
We are also keen to develop a broad reach, and to support those who find form-fillings tough going.
Please let us know if you have any ideas on how we can ensure inclusiveness, reach or accessibility. 

The Church Facilities



​The annex which was added in 1922, has been converted into a private, modest, fully self contained artist’s residence, with a mezzanine floor  sleeping area, a small bathroom, kitchenette and lounge added on the ground floor.  The original church area is available as studio/workspace, exhibition space, or possibly a performance space. However, creative work of a more industrial nature (wood/glass/metal) is not able to be provided for. The raised dais in the church is a lounge space for meeting with guests.    WiFi, power and water are covered in the weekly charge.
View from kitchen window and side deck

About Rawene - Hokianga - Far North - New Zeraland

In 2015 the Northern Advocate reported that a renaissance was underway in the South Hokianga town of Rawene with crumbling heritage buildings restored, art galleries springing up on almost every corner and a palpable buzz on the streets. Starting as a timber centre, with a mill and shipyards established in the early 19th century, today it is a key rural town that joins the south and north Hokianga by car ferry, its many historic buildings restored or underway.  Petrol station, general store, cafes, takeaway art and craft shops  provide essential service and just 30 minutes away is the regional town of Kaikohe and 90 minutes away the city of Whangarei.