Arts Grants 2020/21 Round 1 Closing date: 21 Aug 2020
Arts Grants offer short-term project funding for New Zealand artists, arts practitioners and arts organisations (including groups and collectives). This funding enables more sustainable careers, encourages innovation and the development of arts practice, and provides opportunities for diverse communities to access the arts.
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47 grants totalling $1,929,617 have been offered to support projects by New Zealand artists and practitioners in this funding round, across the three funding pools (General, Māori and Pacific).
172 eligible applications were received, with a total of $5,923,426 requested.
This was broken down as follows:
- General Arts: 37 projects totalling $1,446,275 were supported. $4,863,584 was requested by 152 applicants.
- Māori Arts: 8 projects totalling $422,491 were supported. $851,154 was requested by 16 applicants.
- Pacific Arts: 2 projects totalling $60,850 were supported. $208,687 was requested by 5 applicants.
Also:
- 20 of the funded projects supported the development of arts practice and the creation of new work.
- 14 supported projects enabling New Zealanders to experience high-quality arts.
- 10 supported projects enabling New Zealanders to participate in the arts.
- 3 were to support building the resilience of the New Zealand arts sector.
Artforms were supported as follows:
- 2 Community Arts
- 3 Craft/object
- 1 Customary Māori Arts
- 1 Dance
- 16 Literature
- 5 Multidisciplinary Arts
- 5 Music
- 4 Theatre
- 10 Visual Arts
Successful applications will lead to 94 activities in the following regions:
- 22 Wellington
- 15 Taranaki
- 14 Auckland
- 13 National
- 7 Canterbury
- 7 Online
- 4 Otago
- 3 Bay of Plenty
- 3 Gisborne
- 3 Northland
- 1 Waikato
- 1 West Coast
- 1 Overseas
Funding recipients
Abigail Howells
Towards development and the production of the play Dreamer.
This content is tagged as Theatre .
AWARDED: $9,850
FUNDING POOL: General arts fund
Anahera Taripo
Towards two quality intricate woven pieces.
This content is tagged as Ngā toi Māori .
AWARDED: $21,500
FUNDING POOL: Ngā toi Māori fund
Atuanui Press Ltd
Towards publishing Time to Make a Song and Dance, Cultural Revolt in Auckland 1960-70.
This content is tagged as Literature .
AWARDED: $7,500
FUNDING POOL: General arts fund
Auckland Art Fair
Towards non-profit activities at 2021 Art Fair, Commissioned Projects Exhibition, Public Talks and Curatorial Workshop.
This content is tagged as Visual arts .
AWARDED: $26,000
FUNDING POOL: General arts fund
Becky Manawatu
Towards writing the first and second draft of new novel (Papahaua).
This content is tagged as Literature .
AWARDED: $20,000
FUNDING POOL: General arts fund
Borderline Arts Ensemble
Towards remount for seasons of Strasbourg 1518 at Auckland Arts Festival and Circa Theatre.
This content is tagged as Dance .
AWARDED: $75,000
FUNDING POOL: General arts fund
Carl Nixon
To develop a historical novel based on the life of New Zealander Wilfred Westwood (1897 – 1939).
This content is tagged as Literature .
AWARDED: $48,000
FUNDING POOL: General arts fund
Christopher Duncan
Towards research and development of new body of work focussed on weaving of flat-weave rugs.
This content is tagged as Craft/object .
AWARDED: $57,750
FUNDING POOL: General arts fund
Creative Capital Arts Trust
To plan and deliver the NZ Fringe Artist Development 2021 Kākano, Tour Ready and Artist Capability Building Workshop progammes.
This content is tagged as Multi-disciplinary .
AWARDED: $75,000
FUNDING POOL: General arts fund
David Riley
Towards illustration and publishing costs for a Kiribati bilingual children's book based on World War II.
This content is tagged as Literature .
AWARDED: $5,000
FUNDING POOL: General arts fund
DEAF WELLBEING SOCIETY INCORPORATED
Towards weekly arts and crafts projects filmed and performed by Monari Falepeau (Deaf qualified artist) in NZSL.
This content is tagged as Community arts .
AWARDED: $37,740
FUNDING POOL: General arts fund
Dunedin Fringe Arts Trust
Towards associated marketing, production and personnel costs to produce and deliver Dunedin Fringe Festival 2021.
This content is tagged as Multi-disciplinary .
AWARDED: $75,000
FUNDING POOL: General arts fund
Dunedin Writers and Readers Festival
Towards New Zealand guest sepakers and panel chairs for the Dunedin Writers & Readers Festival 2021.
This content is tagged as Literature .
AWARDED: $36,000
FUNDING POOL: General arts fund
Fiona Collins
Towards a stipend, and research and mentoring costs to write and develop a new novel.
This content is tagged as Literature .
AWARDED: $44,500
FUNDING POOL: Pacific arts fund
Going West
Towards Going West's online programme, and re-establishment of Going West's live festival.
This content is tagged as Literature .
AWARDED: $75,000
FUNDING POOL: General arts fund
Hamilton Gardens Summer Festival Foundation
Towards the artist fees and associated costs to plan and deliver the programme for Hamilton Gardens Arts Festival 2021.
This content is tagged as Multi-disciplinary .
AWARDED: $75,000
FUNDING POOL: General arts fund
Hapai Productions Ltd
To fulfilling Nancy's tono, Tour around Tairāwhiti and Pōneke season.
This content is tagged as Theatre .
AWARDED: $75,000
FUNDING POOL: Ngā toi Māori fund
Hoea Collective
Towards the development and operation of a community arts space in Gisborne.
This content is tagged as Visual arts .
AWARDED: $74,987
FUNDING POOL: Ngā toi Māori fund
Jacman Entertainment Ltd
Towards general administration, marketing and production costs to produce and deliver HULLABALLOO a regional children's performing arts festival.
This content is tagged as Multi-disciplinary .
AWARDED: $57,065
FUNDING POOL: General arts fund
Joanne Tito
Ki te hanga toi i ngā rākau Māori.
This content is tagged as Visual arts .
AWARDED: $63,000
FUNDING POOL: Ngā toi Māori fund
John Weir
Towards preparing more than 3000 poems by Baxter for publication in five volumes.
This content is tagged as Literature .
AWARDED: $26,000
FUNDING POOL: General arts fund
Jordan Hamel
Towards contributor fees and editorial costs for an anthology of poetry and prose focussed on climate change.
This content is tagged as Literature .
AWARDED: $12,800
FUNDING POOL: General arts fund
Kendall Todd
Towards a studio album recorded by Kendall Elise and The Belgraves.
This content is tagged as Music .
AWARDED: $25,980
FUNDING POOL: General arts fund
Little Andromeda
Towards providing the theatre and infrastructure for approximately 50 performing arts groups to present original work.
This content is tagged as Theatre .
AWARDED: $74,546
FUNDING POOL: General arts fund
Makaro Press
Towards publishing three new literary titles by Mākaro Press a collection of short stories, a memoir, a novel.
This content is tagged as Literature .
AWARDED: $12,000
FUNDING POOL: General arts fund
Massey University Press
Towards publishing two books of poetry, an important new history, the practice of Anne Noble, and, insights into Pacific voyaging.
This content is tagged as Literature .
AWARDED: $50,000
FUNDING POOL: General arts fund
Matthew McIntyre Wilson
Towards an exploration of customary/contemporary making and materials in Hīnaki and Kupenga.
This content is tagged as Craft/object .
AWARDED: $8,725
FUNDING POOL: Ngā toi Māori fund
Michael Morley
Towards a digital film that documents seven performances by The Never Quartet.
This content is tagged as Music .
AWARDED: $25,180
FUNDING POOL: General arts fund
Motone Productions
Towards artist fees, technician and production costs to develop an art film focussed on Cook Islands carving practices and master carver, Mark Tavioni.
This content is tagged as Visual arts .
AWARDED: $16,350
FUNDING POOL: Pacific arts fund
Peter Smith
Towards the creation of 20 new artworks to complete the Krater Project.
This content is tagged as Visual arts .
AWARDED: $42,728
FUNDING POOL: General arts fund
PhotoForum
Towards editorial costs for the publication of reviews, essays and on-line exhibitions on the PhotoForum website.
This content is tagged as Visual arts .
AWARDED: $11,650
FUNDING POOL: General arts fund
Rekindle Ltd
Towards organisational and practitioner development and public workshops.
This content is tagged as Craft/object .
AWARDED: $74,580
FUNDING POOL: General arts fund
Rim Paul
Towards the research and development of my autobiography Rim D. Paul – Tōku Rerenga Pūoro, He Whakahuranga Wairua.
This content is tagged as Literature .
AWARDED: $35,920
FUNDING POOL: Ngā toi Māori fund
Ruby Solly
Towards the development of a duo that blends te ao Māori and te ao Pākehā, using taonga pūoro, harp, cello, and vocals.
This content is tagged as Music .
AWARDED: $20,000
FUNDING POOL: General arts fund
Sally Richards
Towards the delivery of TAHI Festival.
This content is tagged as Theatre .
AWARDED: $35,000
FUNDING POOL: General arts fund
Sarah Pratt
Towards theatre classes for adults tutored by professional actors, directors and arts facilitators as weekly sessions.
This content is tagged as Community arts .
AWARDED: $14,250
FUNDING POOL: General arts fund
Shannon Novak
Towards a series of public interventions over a 9 month period to help improve safety for the Taranaki LGBTQI plus community.
This content is tagged as Visual arts .
AWARDED: $42,816
FUNDING POOL: General arts fund
Sonya Korohina
Towards the development and launch of an art walk app experience for Tauranga.
This content is tagged as Visual arts .
AWARDED: $25,768
FUNDING POOL: General arts fund
Tai Tokerau Maori Artists Collective
Towards an exhibition of new work by TTMAC and Aboriginal artists.
This content is tagged as Visual arts .
AWARDED: $68,359
FUNDING POOL: Ngā toi Māori fund
Te Tairawhiti Arts Festival Charitable Trust
Towards a multi-Artform Regional Arts Festival spanning Te Tairāwhiti anchored in Tūranga-nui-ā-Kiwa, Gisborne.
This content is tagged as Multi-disciplinary .
AWARDED: $75,000
FUNDING POOL: Ngā toi Māori fund
TGTB Charitable Trust
To add five new murals to Auckland's largest outdoor street art gallery in Glen Innes, Auckland.
This content is tagged as Visual arts .
AWARDED: $30,170
FUNDING POOL: General arts fund
The Cuba Press
Towards publishing a novel, a YA novel, a composer's memoir and two poetry books.
This content is tagged as Literature .
AWARDED: $21,700
FUNDING POOL: General arts fund
The Queens Closet
Towards next stage development and preparation for production of our semi-opera.
This content is tagged as Music .
AWARDED: $41,183
FUNDING POOL: General arts fund
The Sapling
Towards associated costs to develop and produce a multi-contributor online platform that celebrates and elevates New Zealand children's literature.
This content is tagged as Literature .
AWARDED: $43,465
FUNDING POOL: General arts fund
Wellington Opera
Towards an April 2021 production of Mozart's Don Giovanni at Wellington Opera House.
This content is tagged as Music .
AWARDED: $40,000
FUNDING POOL: General arts fund
Wellington Treasure Trust
Towards Verb Festival, LitCrawl, The Garden Party and writing commissions.
This content is tagged as Literature .
AWARDED: $74,650
FUNDING POOL: General arts fund
Wellington Zinefest
Towards personnel, materials and associated administration costs for planning of the Wellington Zinefest programme.
This content is tagged as Literature .
AWARDED: $21,903
FUNDING POOL: General arts fund
