Toi Ake has been tailored by iwi and arts practitioners to focus on development and retention of ngā toi Māori, both traditional and contemporary. One of the integral strands in this initiative is for the iwi, hapū, whānau and whakapapa-based roopu to develop an arts strategy based on their strengths and weaknesses.
Toi Ake encapsulates the concepts of:
- Toi: symbolising the pinnacle or excellence - in this case, in arts and culture
- Ake: signifying growth, development and the notion of upward movement or energy.
Together, these ensure that the drive for hapū, iwi and Māori to achieve is centred on the premise of responsibility, cultural integrity and strengthened identity.
He iti toki he rite ki te tāngata - let the small adze be employed by a tohunga for the finest for the most intricate.
Applying to Toi Ake
There are two funding rounds per year. The closing dates are the same as for Arts Grants:
27 February 2009
28 August 2009
Please complete an application cover sheet and provide a detailed art strategy plan. Our application guidelines provide a checklist of what to put in your art strategy plan.
For more information on eligibility criteria, examples of the types of projects we support, and for application forms contact the Toi Ake Project Co-ordinator.