The Programme is open to applications from serious scholars of the humanities including writers, illustrators, musicians, photographers,
sculptors, choreographers and anyone who beleives their art fits the criteria. Successful applicants will travel to Antarctica
for up to two weeks and will visits sites appropriate to their artistic discipline.
Applicants must be New Zealand citizens or permanent residents.
Applications for the Artists to Antarctica Programme close with Antarctica New Zealand on the 1st March each year.
Application Assessment Criteria
The applicants should be prominent in their chosen field. Prominence is measured by reviews of previous work, appointments to academic
or professional positions, honours and awards, peer review and examples of the work itself.
The application should demonstrate artistic flair and innovation
The applicants should provide a clearly conceived plan about how, as a result of their visit to Antarctica, a significant artistic
work or series of works will be achieved. The creative work should be accessible to a large and primarily New Zealand audience. Applications
should be accompanied by commitments in writing from publishers, broadcasters, and galleries and so forth as appropriate.
Finances
Antarctica New Zealand will generally bear the costs of transport between Antarctica and Christchurch, living costs at Scott Base
(except food), vehicle and transport costs in Antarctica, field accommodation, some field equipment, e-mail communications, transfers
in Christchurch and training.
Creative New Zealand will support artists for the Artists to Antarctica Programme with assistance of up to $9000 to cover materials, travel
and living expenses while working on Antarctic related projects after their return from Antarctica. Creative New Zealand will
also provide up to $1000 before the Antarctic visit to aid artists in travel to, and accommodation in, Christchurch prior to departure.
Applications should be sent to
Communications and Marketing Manager
Antarctica New Zealand
Administration Building
International Antarctic Centre
38 Orchard Road
Christchurch
Tel : + 64 3 358 0200
Fax: + 64 3 358 0211
For more info visit:
www.antarcticanz.govt.nz
or contact Vivienne Allan:
v.allan@antarcticaanz.govt.nz
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