Springboard 2026 nominations are now open!

By Ōtepoti He Puna Auaha | Dunedin UNESCO City Of Literature | Posted: Monday Nov 10, 2025

Nominations for the Springboard Class of '26 are open until 5 December 2025.

Know an early-career artist with bold ideas and unstoppable creative energy? This is their moment. Each Springboard artist receives a $15,000 gift and a year of mentoring with one of New Zealand’s leading creatives to build a pathway to a sustainable arts career.

The Arts Foundation are looking for artists who’ve begun sharing their work with the world, are honing their voice, and are ready to take that next giant leap. (Just remember – artists can’t nominate themselves, that’s where you come in.)

Find out more and nominate here: The Arts Foundation Springboard | Arts Foundation