Get Zapped! Artist Residency 2026 Applications Now Open
The Zappekin Collective are excited to be offering studio space for three Tasman / Nelson based artists to converge in an 8 week residency at Zappekin, followed by an exhibition of the work created. This is an annual residency, and is in its fourth year.
THE RESIDENCY – what’s on offer
- The Get Zapped Artist Residency is intended for studio and gallery space at Zappekin.
- The residency runs for 8 weeks between 5 September 2026 and 31 October 2026.
- The residency exhibition will be held at Zappekin following the 8-week studio time (9-15 November).
Please note: The Residency includes a small materials & travel allowance but does not include a stipend.
Applications open March 9 and close 11 May 2026. Artists will be informed of the selection outcome May 31st.
Thanks to Tasman Creative Communities for helping us make this happen!
HOW TO APPLY / find out more:
To request an Application Form and information pack:
Email zappekin.residency@gmail.com with the Subject line – Get Zapped
Summer Gallery finished for season
In the summer months the artists run a pop-up gallery of wondrous artworks - ceramics, illustrations, jewellery, clothing, books, fibre arts, sculptures, screenprints & more. Everything is made in Nelson / Tasman and all sales directly support the artists. Open 10am-4pm daily December-March, staffed by the artists.
The rest of the year, as well as the artists’ studios, Zappekin hosts art residencies, creative gatherings, the odd art market, and whatever feels exciting at the time.
Find Zappekin Artists & Allies at 3 Wood Loop, Tasman - on the highway between Māpua and Motueka.
Zappekin
[zap\eh\kin]
noun
- A group of artists and allies banding together, zapping things into existence and forming kinships
Email: zappekin(at)gmail.com