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Creative New Zealand supports the creation of heritage and innovative works

Graphic designer and carving restorer Tai Kerekere is a Te Waka Toi 2011 scholarship winner.
Creative New Zealand supports the expression of disitinctive voices from New Zealand's diverse cultures

Māori Visual Arts student Karangawai Marsh is a 2011 Te Waka Toi Scholarship recipient. “Ngā Pou Kōrero” (The Speaking Posts), Dowels, cable ties, fluorescent lights.
Creative New Zealand supports Māori communities to preserve, develop and transmit their cultural traditions and artistry

Korowai (1981) by Diggeress Te Kanawa. Muka fibre and kereru feathers. Photographer: Michael Hall|Read about Toi Ake funding
Distinctive New Zealand voices are heard internationally

He Reo Aroha by Tawata Productions. Written by Miria George and Jamie McCaskill and directed by Hone Kouka, He Reo Aroha has travelled to Australia, Hawai'i and Canada as well as playing in New Zealand. Photo: Matt Grace
Creative New Zealand supports the expression of disitinctive voices from New Zealand's diverse cultures

Moa bowls and Book, both cast glass, by Mike Crawford. Crawford explores ideas of Maori/European ancestry through sculptural forms
Creative New Zealand supports the creation of distinctive works by Māori and New Zealand's diverse cultures

Mark Twain and Me in Māoriland by Taki Rua Productions featured at the New Zealand International Arts Festival and Downstage Theatre. Both Taki Rua and the New Zealand International Arts Festival are core-funded by Creative New Zealand. Photo: Philip Merry

Words in Motion

22 Feb . 2012 | On Sunday, March 4th three vocally energised poets will take to the stage to entertain, promote, educate and inspire creativity in people and encourage them to look… Read more
Creative New Zealand honours the people of Canterbury

22 Feb . 2012 | Creative New Zealand pays deep respect to the people of Canterbury on the anniversary of the earthquake that devastated its people, places and spirit. Read more
Glastonbury Festival & Womad talent scouts seek NZ musicians

16 Feb . 2012 | Sounds Aotearoa 2012 is proud to announce a power-packed line-up of festival bookers and presenters this year that will be in attendance at its 2 day “think tank /… Read more
Te Waka Toi Scholarships available to emerging Māori artists

14 Feb . 2012 | Māori who are studying the arts, or an arts related field, are encouraged to apply for this year’s Ngā Karahipi a Te Waka Toi, Te Waka Toi Scholarships. Read more
Funding for groups to grow and retain Māori arts

9 Feb . 2012 | Groups who want to see the arts thriving on their marae, are invited to apply for Toi Ake funding from Creative New Zealand. Read more
Door of international opportunity opens to Māori visual artists

1 Feb . 2012 | Māori carvers, printmakers, painters and fibre artists are invited to apply for the 2012 Toi Sqwigwialtxw artist’s residency in Washington State, North… Read more
Grants to improve access to arts events and venues

1 Feb . 2012 | Arts organisations and venues will become more accessible this year, thanks to 11 grants provided by Creative New Zealand for projects ranging from sign language… Read more

Funding Opportunities for Māori arts

Fund name	Closing date
Toi Ake always open Toi Ake is a funding initiative tailored to iwi, hapū, whakapapa-based roopu and maata waka to cultivate and retain heritage Māori arts. Value: $65,000 or less
Producer Pilot programme 2 Mar . 2012 Creative New Zealand is calling for proposals from dance and theatre producers interested in being part of a Producer Pilot programme. This programme provides the opportunity to develop dance and theatre producers. Value: $140,000 fund maximum p.a.

Fund name

Closing date

Toi Ake is a funding initiative tailored to iwi, hapū, whakapapa-based roopu and maata waka to cultivate and retain heritage Māori arts.

Value: $65,000 or less

Producer Pilot programme 2 Mar . 2012

Creative New Zealand is calling for proposals from dance and theatre producers interested in being part of a Producer Pilot programme. This programme provides the opportunity to develop dance and theatre producers.

Value: $140,000 fund maximum p.a.

All funding opportunities for Māori arts >