Awards & Achievements
Q Theatre Residency
Q Theatre, Auckland, 2022
A one-month programme envisioned to create the mental and financial space for three artists to generate and grow ideas, collaborate with fellow artists, and support the development of connections between artists and venues.
Springboard Award
The Arts Foundation, 2021
Springboard aims to kickstart arts careers for artists at a formative stage of their career in Aotearoa. Recipients are gifted $15,000, alongside a partnership with a senior artist mentor from our alumni. Cian was partnered with award-winning writer and film maker Briar Grace-Smith.
Most Promising Emerging Artist
New Zealand Fringe Festival, 2020
For her 2020 performance of ‘Sorry For Your Loss’ as part of the NZ Fringe Festival.
Ngā Manu Pīrere Award
Creative New Zealand Te Waka Toi Awards, 2019
In recognition for achievement by a Young Māori Artist at an early career stage
Graduation from University of Waikato
2018
