Our Residency Program

We run a Residency Program for artists, writers and environmentalists in our 'hermitage' at NPS Mount Bruce, New Zealand and also at our historic cottage in Vallejo, Ca. One of the oldest houses in Vallejo, this charming relocated 1850s cottage, once on Rancho Suscol, was first occupied by engraver Lucien Curtis and has been home to many Mare Island skilled craftsmen including a sail maker, a machinist, and a carriage builder.

 

Aratoi Fellowship Residence

Friends of Aratoi are offering an Aratoi Fellowship providing 1-4 weeks free residency at New Pacific Studio Mt Bruce from January 2013. The Aratoi Fellowship is open to NZ-based artists and writers.

Applicants should complete the general residency form (see below) and submit it via email, marked Aratoi Fellowship, to newpacificstudio@xtra.co.nz by September 7, 2012.

 

International Schools Programs

Birds in North and South is our biennial art and writing competition.

 

Short Retreats

(At Kaiparoro Historic House, pictured to the left). 3-5 days. Summers only (Nov.-April). Open to all. Bring your own computer. Fine library.


Contact us to apply


 

New Pacific Studio

New Pacific Studio is an international charitable organization registered as a 501(c)(3) that seeks to promote the creativity of people of all ages through a variety of innovative public programs in New Zealand and California. It is a member of the Alliance of Artist Communities and Res Artis.

Our mission is to foster new forms of cross-fertilization among contemporary creative communities around the Pacific.

 

Garden view, west verandah