The fellowship was offered annually for its first three years (2004–2006) and is now offered biennially. It provides the time and/or resources for an established practitioner to commit to a period of experimentation or research in their practice.
Previous recipients include:
- Cheryl Lucas (2019)
- Katy Wallace (2017)
- Areta Wilkinson (2015)
- Garry Nash (2013)
- Baye Riddell (2011)
- Moyra Elliott (2009)
- Rangi Kipa (2006)
- Peter Lange (2005)
- Malcolm Harrison (2004)