CNZ/NZSM/Toi Pōneke Sonic Artist-in-Residence 2024

• Do you have a passion for the sound art community and a current portfolio of representative works?
• Are you looking for a fixed-term role as a Sonic Artist-in-Residence for 3-months based in Wellington?
• Have you got an interest in developing a body of work that may include installations and performances?

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Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role

Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is currently recruiting a Creative New Zealand/NZSM/Toi Pōneke Sonic Artist-in-Residence 2024 for a 3-month position for established sonic artists to develop a body of work that may include performances, installations, workshops and so forth. The position is jointly funded by Creative New Zealand and Toi Pōneke, with the NZSM and Toi Pōneke as host organisations. The Artist in Resident will report to the Programme Director, Composition, NZSM. A studio space is provided by Toi Pōneke for the duration of the residency, and the residency will culminate in a 4 week exhibition in June 2025 at Toi Pōneke Gallery.

This position fosters and expands sonic arts in Aotearoa by providing leading artists with the opportunity to develop innovative and substantial work.

Ō pūmanawa - About you

Applicants must be established sound artists of proven merit, with a track record of substantial and sustained creative activity. Alongside a strong portfolio of creative work, indicators of merit might include peer esteem, such as awards/prizes, inclusion in festivals, international performances, positive reviews, releases, commissions/invitations from leading organisations, and keynotes/conference presentations. These indicators should be provided in an accompanying CV.

Preference will be shown to candidates that propose projects seeking interaction with the New Zealand School of Music, other Toi Pōneke residents, and most importantly the greater Wellington art community and general public.

Ētahi kōrero hai āwhina i a koe - Why you should join our team

The Te Kōkī - New Zealand School of Music (NZSM), Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington, has the breadth and depth of music study available nowhere else in New Zealand. NZSM is situated in Wellington, the arts capital of New Zealand, and we offer the highest standards of excellence in professional music fields (including classical performance, composition, jazz, music therapy, musicology, and ethnomusicology), and bring an international standard of music education to New Zealanders.

Selection Information

The selection committee will comprise at least 3 members of the staff of the NZSM and Toi Pōneke, plus two external experts. The committee will base their decision on the artistic standards and track record of the applicant, as evidenced through a CV and portfolio of representative works, as well as the potential of the proposed work, both in terms of its artistic vision and its engagement with the sound art community in Wellington and beyond. In addition, shortlisted applicants will be invited for an interview with the appointment panel to articulate their vision for the proposed work.

1. Instructions for applicants for Sonic Artist in Residence 2024
2. Role Description — Sonic Artist in Residence 2024

Closing Date for Vacancy: 1 June 2024 - Applicants should be New Zealand citizens or hold a valid New Zealand residency visa.

Applicants may not be a student or staff member of the Te Kōkī - New Zealand School of Music during the period of the residency. Applicants should not intend to engage in other substantial external employment contracts or study during the period of the residency.

Contact Details for Vacancy: If you have any questions regarding this role, please contact Michael Norris, Programme Director (Composition), Te Kōkī - New Zealand School of Music (021 211 0138, michael.norris@vuw.ac.nz). But applicants should follow all steps listed below.

Important - Application Steps and information

1. Download and complete the University Application Form
   IMPORTANT: In the Referee Information section of the application form, you should provide two ‘artistic referees’, who can vouch for the importance of your creative work, such as previous commissioner, festival director or other senior composer.
2. Combine the following 7 items into a single PDF document, for more information on this, please refer to the Instructions document link above.

• Your Work Proposal for the residency.
• Your Cover Letter and a short Curriculum Vitae (no more than 3 pages).
• A short biography (1–2 paragraphs).
• A high-resolution headshot.
• A link/URL to your portfolio/showreel of at least 4 representative works.
• Proof of citizenship/residency.

Download and complete the University Application Form, NZSM Sonic Artist-in-Residence (366). Then, please combine your cover letter, CV and the University Application Form into a single file (preferably in pdf format). Click Apply and follow the process to enter your contact details and attach your combined file (CV, cover letter and the University application form) using the “CV/Resume” button.

If you are unable to combine your documents or have further supporting documents, please email these to erecruit@vuw.ac.nz stating the reference number and position title from the advert in the subject line.