PAYPA Creative Residency 2026

The creative residency is a 2½-day professional development project aimed at artists who have previously led the creation of theatre, dance or interdisciplinary works. The focus is on developing work for young audiences by providing time, space, and inspiration to develop ideas through peer-sharing, mentorship, and workshops. The Creative Residency takes place kanohi ki te kanohi (face to face) from Friday 21st – Sunday 23rd August in Ōtaki, near Wellington. PAYPA will provide a small stipend, meals, accommodation, workshops, artistic support, rehearsal and meeting space. Some travel assistance may be available for participants based outside Wellington. If you are available for the residency dates of 21-23rd August, please submit your expression of interest by 1 May.