Funding | Te Waka Toi | New Work

New Work funding programme

Under this programme, Te Waka Toi supports projects that involve the creation of new and original work by tāngata whenua both within and across artforms. This includes work that is innovative, challenges boundaries and broadens perceptions of Māori art.If you're not sure if this is the right funding programme to apply to, please go back to our Te Waka Toi Funding page.

Types of activities we fund

• projects involving either the concept development for new work or the creation of new work.

Types of activities we can't fund

If you haven't already checked whether your project is eligible for funding, please work your way through Step 1: Can I apply?

Assessment criteria

Your application will be assessed against the following criteria. To read about the application assessment process, go to our FAQs.

1: Good project planning

A strong application will provide a thorough project plan. Please refer to the Application Workbook supplement (PDF, 308KB)

2: Specific programme criteria

A strong application will provide evidence of:

• how the project will result in the creation of original artworks
• the artistic merit of the work
• artistic innovation
• involvement of experienced arts practitioner/s
• the project's potential to challenge boundaries within and across artforms
• the project's potential to foster debate on Māori arts practice in New Zealand*
• opportunities for artists to experiment and explore new directions in their work
• opportunities for artists to develop their skills.

* Please note: factors with an asterisk will not necessarily apply to all projects.

Budget notes

A stong application will provide a detailed, realistic budget. Please refer to the Te Waka Toi FAQs.

Support material

For general advice on gathering and presenting your support material go to the Application Workbook supplement.

If you're applying for funding to record music, please send five copies of good-quality demo tapes.

If you're a visual artist applying for funding to create new work or to exhibit work, please send five copies of good-quality photos or scanned images.

If you're seeking funding to write a work, please send five copies of up to 10 pages of written work. In the case of publishers, two copies of the complete manuscript are sufficient.

Please also supply two copies of recent letters of recommendation/support from kaumātua in your community or iwi runanga.