Pacific arts

  • Taha Tahi One by Lina Marsh, a visual artist supported by Tautai Contemporary Pacific Arts Trust, funded by Creative New Zealand.

  • Tanya Muagututi'a performs as part of Pacific Underground at 11th Festival of Pacific Arts 2012

  • Tomoko, vaka and waka hourua from nations around the Pacific silently approach shore at the dawn opening of 11th Festival of Pacific Arts 2012

  • Misa Emma Kesha QSM shares her weaving expertise with emerging weaver Emaraina Small at the 11th Festival of Pacific Arts, Solomon Islands 2012

  • Kila Kokonut Krew, The Factory – a Pacific musical, 2011.

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Funding Opportunities

Toi Uru Kahikatea (Arts development) investment

Value: based on application | Closes: 31 May . 2013
The Toi Uru Kahikatea (Arts Development) investment programme offers investment support for between one and three years to assist New Zealand artists, arts practitioners, arts groups and organisations. More information

Quick Response Grant

Value: $7,500 or less | Closes: 26 Jul . 2013
Quick Response Grants are our most common form of funding. They are awarded in three rounds per year and available to all artforms. As our smallest and most numerous opportunity Quick Response Grants are a great place to start if you are new to Creative New Zealand Funding. More information

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