Apply now: Vuli Tara II with Moana Fresh

Moana Fresh invite applications from emerging Pasifika creatives for the second year of their Vuli Tara na ikarua programme.

Vuli Tara na ikarua II is here!

Last year, Moana Fresh had the privilege of welcoming ten talented artists into their studio for a series of workshops where established mentors shared their artistic knowledge and lived experience generously, and emerging artists grew in confidence across a range of topics, and walked away with practical tools to nurture their growing artistic careers.

About the programme

🌺 Participants will be partnered with an established Pacific artist based in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland for two mentoring sessions

🌺 Participants will have the opportunity to learn alongside peers of varying art practices and backgrounds

🌺 There will be Talanoa Sessions over a weekend day in July packed with valuable insight, experience and shared knowledge from the local community of talented makers and guest speakers (food and good vibes provided)

🌺 The programme will give insights into the practical tools for nurturing your artistic practice and building a sustainable artistic career

🌺 The programme focusses on building community and cultivating stronger relationships

Eligibility

This programme is for practitioners, makers and visual artists of Pacific descent who are serious about taking their artistic practice to the next level. 

Application

Applications close Monday 29 January at 5pm. Contact Moana Fresh via Instagram or aloha@moanafresh.com to apply or for support through the process. 

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