Since its foundation in 2001, the Randell Cottage Writers Fellowship has offered six months of rent-free accommodation each year to mid-career New Zealand writers. The writers stay in the Historic Randell Cottage located in inner-city Thorndon https://www.randellcottage.co.nz/. Unfortunately, Creative New Zealand declined the 2024/25 application for a grant, citing limited funding availability.
The Trust is now seeking donations to enable this year’s selected resident, Saraid de Silva and her successors to continue to take up the residency. Saraid is due to begin her stay in July.
If you are interested in donating, donations can be made through the Arts Foundation ‘Boosted’ campaign.
www.thearts.co.nz/boosted/projects/randell-cottage-writing-fellowship
