Te Ataata
The arts-science residency
Te Ataata is a joint initiative between the Embassy of France in New Zealand and Auckland University of Technology's Faculty of Design and Creative Technologies - Te Ara Auaha.
The residency welcomes practitioners from a range of discipline areas including art and design, communication studies, engineering, computer and mathematical sciences, architecture and creative technologies.
Context
Auckland has a reputation for being one of the world's most liveable cities due to its stunning antural enviornment, its high levels of education, and vibrant culture.
Welcomed by AUT's Faculty of Design and Creative Technologies - Te Ara Auaha, the resident is housed in a flat on campus in the centre of the city, close to parks and a short walk to the waterfront.
What to expect
Te Ataata is a full-time, 6-week to 8-week residency where the resident has the opportunity to work alongside university peers on interdisciplinary arts-science research, and take part in seminars workshops, public events, conferences, and media interviews.
The resident is provided with a return airfare from their home base, a weekly stipend, accommodation and full access to AUT facilities, expertise and materials.
Profile
French artists or those based in France for at least five years, with a recognised practice and proven experience in interdisciplinary work and research-based programmes can apply.
Applications are reviewed based on the quality of the proposed project and past works, and the applicant's public speaking skills and abilities to engage with students. A direct collaboration should be demonstrated in the application.
Partner
AUT's faculty of Design and Creative Technologies - Te Ara Auaha recognises that design as a discipline is central to advancing transdisciplinary learning and research.
Te Ataata - the shadow
Laureates
Meet the laureates of Te Ataata residency.
Jury members
« Je garde un très bon souvenir de mon temps sur place avec des gens très accueillant .C’est une très bonne résidence car on a beaucoup de facilités. Je ne peux que recommander la résidence.»
Antonin Fourneau
« Au fur et à mesure de notre séjour, nous avons pu échanger et partager notre travail ainsi que découvrir le travail d'autres personnes sur un terrain d'échange et d'inspiration mutuelle. »
Julie Stephen Chheng
«L'humilité et le dialogue nécessite du temps, et la notion du temps est différente pour un artiste en résidence qui dure seulement quelques semaines et un habitant local.»
Anthony Pillette
« J'emporte de cette expérience un enrichissement culturel ainsi qu'un enrichissement de ma compréhension du milieu universitaire et de la recherche-création en Nouvelle Zélande. »
Grégory Chatonsky
Applications will open in March/April 2025.
Jury's members for Te Ataata Residency 2024
Ann
MORRISON
Gregory
BENNETT
Clinton
WATKINS
Yvonne
CHAN
Rachel
CARLEY
Fiona
AMUNDSEN
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