- Amy Howden-Chapman2014
- Ana Iti2020
- Andrew McLeod2007
- Andy Leleisi’uao2010
- Anoushka Akel2024
- Ava Seymour2009
- Ayesha Green2022
- Ben Cauchi2011
- Benjamin Work2024
- Bepen Bhana2016
- Campbell Patterson2015
- Cora-Allan Lafaiki Twiss2021
- Dan Arps2014
- Daniel Malone2014
- Emily Karaka2021
- Emma Fitts2018
- Eve Armstrong2009
- Fiona Pardington2013
- Gavin Hipkins2007
- George Watson2024
- Glen Hayward2011
- Imogen Taylor2017
- James Robinson2007
- Jess Johnson2019
- Jim Speers2010
- Juanita McLauchlan2025
- Judy Millar2006
- Kathy Barry2012
- Linda Va'aelua2026
- Lisa Reihana2009
- Liyen Chong2012
- Louise Menzies2016
- Luise Fong2008
- Madison Kelly2024
- Martin Basher2010
- Matthew Galloway2025
- Michael Stevenson2023
- Moniek Schrijer2021
- NELL2023
- Neke Moa2023
- Nicola Farquhar2018
- Oliver Perkins2017
- Owen Connors2023
- Regan Gentry2012
- Richard Frater2020
- Richard Lewer2008
- Rohan Wealleans2008
- Rowan Panther2025
- Ruth Buchanan2013
- Sarah Hudson2025
- Sarah Smuts-Kennedy2016
- Sefton Rani2025
- Sorawit Songsataya2018
- Steve Carr2020
- Suji Park2015
- Tanu Gago2022
- Taro Shinoda2017
- Tiffany Singh2013
- Tim Wagg2019
- Wayne Youle2019
- Zac Langdon-Pole2022
- Zena Elliott2026
Linda Va'aelua
YEAR OF RESIDENCY
April - July 2026
Linda Va’aelua (Magiagi, Saleaula, Lano and Samata, Palagi and Scottish) is the inaugural Creative New Zealand-McCahon House Pacific Artist in Residence.
She is a contemporary artist whose practice explores her mixed heritage, drawing connections between traditional wayfinding, navigation and her own evolving cultural identity. Her work often blends traditional motifs and materials with bold, graphic imagery and vibrant colour - a reflection of her extensive background in graphic design.
Recently, Linda has been creating work in response to the Government apology in 2021 for the Dawn Raid era, focusing on concepts of identity as a Samoan raised in the diaspora, as well as immigrant labour and factory work.
She holds a Bachelor of Design (Visual Communication) from Unitec, has been a finalist for numerous art and book design awards, and has exhibited in both solo and group exhibitions. Two works from A Niu Dawn were recently acquired by the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa. She has her sights on several international pathways and is currently exhibiting and undertaking research in Scotland.
