An amazing endowment: The Dan and Una Chan & Laywood and Joyce Chan Residency at Wai-te-ata Press
On Friday 4th March, Wai-te-ata Press hosted a gift signing ceremony to acknowledge an amazing endowment that will further the work of the studio.
The gift signing ceremony was attended by Acting Vice-Chancellor Professor Jennifer Windsor, Director of Development Sue O’Donnell (in absentia) and her colleagues Ros Fogel and Corinne Barnard, Wai-te-ata Press staff and long-time supporters, Esther Fung, Duncan Campbell, Lynette Shum, and Jason Young. And, of course, special guests, the Chan Family: Keith, Virginia and Christina as well as Yvonne joining via Zoom and Selwyn in Melbourne who was with us in spirit.
About the Residency
The Dan and Una Chan & Laywood and Joyce Chan Residency at Wai-te-ata Press will focus on projects that enhance understandings of and engagement with Chinese Aotearoa, whether historical, social, cultural, literary or, more broadly, the fabrics of life such as gardens, buildings, foodways, etc.
Open by application to individuals or groups of postgraduate students, artistic or creative practitioners, community members, visiting scholars, and other interested parties, the successful recipient will make use of the rich Wellington-based archives of relevant materials and /or expertise and participate in public-facing events whether lecture, exhibition, workshop, screening, etc.
The inaugural Dan and Una Chan & Laywood and Joyce Chan Residency at Wai-te-ata Press will be launched in 2023 – watch this space!