Howick’s Uxbridge Arts and Culture has announced it’s offering two new fellowships for 2026.
Applications are open for the Uxbridge Creative Fellowship and the Uxbridge/Malcolm Smith Architecture Fellowship.
Timed to mark the 10th anniversary of the art centre’s 2016 architectural redevelopment and the establishment of the Malcolm Smith Gallery, they celebrate a decade of growth and innovation while continuing to foster creative excellence in the community.
“These fellowships recognise the defining moments in Uxbridge’s history – its founding and its redevelopment – as a cultural crossroads and they look ahead to the future,” director Paul Brobbel says.
“They honour the legacy that’s shaped us while investing in the creative practitioners who will continue to form east Auckland’s cultural landscape.”
The Uxbridge Creative Fellowship celebrates emerging artists and creative practitioners who demonstrate excellence and have reached a pivotal moment in their artistic journey.
It’s open to individuals across a broad spectrum of disciplines including visual arts, applied arts, design, performance, music, moving image, creative writing, and beyond and offers a $5,000 grant to support project research, development and delivery, professional development, or travel.
Applicants with connections to east Auckland are invited to apply for support towards an original and feasible project achievable within 24 months.
The fellowship aims to not only strengthen the practice of individual artists but also enrich the cultural fabric of the east Auckland community.
The Uxbridge/Malcolm Smith Architecture Fellowship celebrates the life and contributions of Malcolm Smith, an architect and community visionary instrumental in founding the arts centre in Uxbridge Road.
Smith’s architectural and civic legacy is embedded in east Auckland, from his role in the creation of Uxbridge to his leadership in community development and cultural advocacy.
The fellowship supports early-career architects, students, or researchers seeking to accelerate their practice with the assistance of a $5000 grant.
As with the Creative Fellowship, funds may be applied to project research, development and delivery, professional development, or travel, and applicants must demonstrate a substantial connection to east Auckland.
Applications for both fellowships close on December 4.
Applicants need to submit a project proposal, a personal statement outlining their connection to east Auckland, and supporting materials including resume, portfolio, and optional letters of support.
Submissions should be emailed to director@uxbridge.org.nz by 11.59pm on December 4.
