
Next Gen 2026–2027
A backstage programme for Auckland rangatahi aged 18–29 to learn theatre-making through workshops, retreats, and mentorship with Indian Ink.
5 writing open calls for New Zealand and Australian artists are open right now. The next to close is Next Gen 2026–2027, on 2 November 2026.
From Indian Ink Theatre Company, Little Moa / Hachette Aotearoa, MoveSpace, Starling Magazine, Smithsonian Magazine.
5 writing open calls are open for New Zealand and Australian artists, and the next to close is Next Gen 2026–2027 on 2 November 2026. The list is updated weekly.
Some listings are open internationally and some are for residents only. Each listing states who can apply.
An open call is any invitation to submit work or a proposal without needing an existing relationship with the organisation — the most accessible entry point in the arts.