EAR TO THE EARTH: Creative Residency Details

​Located in Collingwood Mohua/Golden Bay, Aotearoa/New Zealand, Ear to the Earth Studio overlooks the stunning Kahurangi National Park and is within 30 minutes’ drive of Abel Tasman National Park. Its special location offers sonic artists a unique opportunity to interface with and learn from nature as part of their daily experience. The creative residency programme is unique in New Zealand as it provides bespoke facilitation of artists’ development and educational needs - offering individually tailored daily masterclasses and an intensive period of creative facilitation. Recipients are provided with 24/7 access to a high-spec multichannel audio production facility and art-making space, 1:1 expert support, comfortable and private accommodation, transportation, and a diet-specific locally sourced lunch. There are no output requirements associated with the residency.   

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• The residency programme is open to individuals and couples who identify as sonic artists. It is not limited to New Zealand artists and welcomes international applicants.

• The duration of the residency is either 7, 10, or 14 days and may occur at any time to suit the availability of the applicant(s). 

• Applicants must have an established track record (nationally and/or internationally) in the field of sonic arts or associated creative disciplines.

• The individually tailored 1:1 masterclass programme (see facilitation and education for further details) draws on the 30-year academic experience of the facilitator Dr John Coulter who was previously the Head of Composition Area at the School of Music University of Auckland New Zealand.  

• The residency offers optional guided field trips focused on exploring nature’s patterns for artmaking purposes. Surrounding natural areas include: Wharariki Beach, Onetahua / Farewell Spit, the Kaituna Valley, the upper Aorere River, Rawhiti Cave, Wainui Falls, and Tōtaranui Beach.

• Response times to expressions of interest within 48 hours.​

• A price list relating to 7, 10, and 14-day creative residencies may be downloaded here.