2027 Internship Programme

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Closes

November 9, 2026

Effort

About 5 hours

Cost to apply

Free

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What it is

A paid, intensive six-month glassblowing internship for two emerging glass artists based in Whanganui. The programme includes four weeks assisting a professional artist in residence, three weeks of professional and business development training, and 20 weeks of dedicated glassblowing time with mentorship. Interns gain full access to coldworking facilities and receive a stipend for glass materials.

Who it is for

New Zealand citizens and permanent residents with fewer than 10 years of professional practice and some prior hot-glass experience.

Open to artists in New Zealand.

The call says: “Source page restricts to New Zealand”

emerging artists

Where

Whanganui, New Zealand

When

November 9, 2026

Runs April 27, 2027 to November 5, 2027

What you get

A paid six-month glassblowing internship paying $30 NZD per hour (440 hours total, approximately $13,200 NZD), offering mentorship, studio time, professional development, and full access to coldworking facilities with a stipend for glass colour.

What you need to apply

Completed application form
Cover letter describing your practice, glass experience, and what you hope to gain
Two referee contacts, 2 required
Current CV, up to 2 words
One letter of support
Portfolio of 6–8 images (PowerPoint or PDF) with image details

How long it takes

About 5 hours

Medium application. Estimated from the 6 items this application asks for, not from the organisation.

Cost to apply

Free

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Go to the application

https://www.nzglassworks.com/pages/2027-internship-programme-professional-mentorship?utm_source=patronage&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=opportunity_listing&utm_content=608fe2fb-009c-4124-bd22-d32025949d8b