Ear to the Earth: Artist Residencies​

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 Able Tasman National Park. Its special location offers sonic artists a unique opportunity to interface with and learn from nature as part of their residency programmes. Recipients are provided with comfortable and private accommodation, diet-specific locally sourced food, transportation (a car), guided field trips, technical assistance, facilitation of creative ideas, as well as access to a high-spec multichannel audio production facility and art-making space. 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 would normally not exceed 14 days, but may be negotiated for longer/shorter periods, 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 residency offers 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 Totoranui Beach.

• The provision of healthy food, daily sound therapy sessions (on request), within a peaceful natural environment, ensures the health and wellbeing of all recipients, allowing 100% commitment to artistic development and practice.

• Five annual residencies will be offered (expressions of interest may be made at any time)

  • Early Summer: December-January

  • Late Summer: February-March (already filled for 2026)

  • Easter: March-April

  • Early Winter: June-July 

  • Late Winter: August-September

• Residents will be chosen through a select committee process (response times within 10 working days)