Offered since 2005 Toi Ake is a funding initiative tailored to iwi, hapū, whakapapa-based rōpu and māta waka to cultivate and retain heritage Māori arts.

Before you apply please contact:

Tumarangai Sciascia (Arts Adviser - Maori arts)
Phone: (04) 498 0705
Email: tumarangai.sciascia@creativenz.govt.nz

Eligibility

Toi Ake projects usually focus on heritage arts including ngā mahi a Te Whare Pora, and te reo based arts including whaikōrero and whakapapa recitation; but contemporary arts projects are also supported.  Toi Ake supports the artworks of new wharenui but does not include restoration projects.

Eligibility criteria are the same as when making Arts Grant.

More about general and specific eligibility for Arts Grants

Applying

Application should be made to the 2nd March or 7 September 2012 Arts Grant round.

To apply please use the standard application form provided (above) and note on your application form that you would like to be considered for these scholarships.

Applicants to Toi Ake must include an arts strategy plan that outlines what is needed to cover all aspects of their local arts. The arts strategy can include, but is not limited to, ngā mahi a Te Whare Pora, and te reobased arts such as karanga, whaikōrero and whakapapa recitation.

To make the best application possible you should read the Funding and Programmes Guide 2012 (above) and read through the information on applying for Arts Grants.

Before making your application please contact:

Tumarangai Sciascia (Arts Adviser - Maori arts)
Phone: (04) 498 0705
Email: tumarangai.sciascia@creativenz.govt.nz