FutureTense

FutureTense is a bold new platform for visionary storytelling, gathering Black and BIPOC artists in Aotearoa to imagine futures rooted in creativity, justice, and joy.

Across multiple events, acclaimed African-American artists Sonya Renee Taylor and Junauda Petrus, come together with artists across disciplines, to explore speculative worlds, experiment with form, and seed new work.

Including a design talk, futuristic writing workshops & an intimate community dinner, this event marks the beginning of a multi-year journey toward the Aotearoa Festival of Black Arts in 2027. 

FutureTense is both a workshop series and a movement — building community, sparking collaboration, and envisioning what’s possible when we create tomorrow, together.