Funders and supporters

Arts Access Aotearoa works with individuals and organisations to achieve its objectives. We acknowledge and value the commitment of all our funders, partners and supporters listed on this page.

Arts Access Aotearoa is a registered charitable trust (CC33533) and you can claim a tax credit on any donation of $5 or more. If you would like to help us ensure all people in New Zealand have access to the arts, you can be sure we will use your tax deductible donation wisely.

On this page, we describe some of ways you can support our services and projects. You may also wish to talk to Richard Benge, Executive Director (E: richard.benge@artsaccess.org.nz T: 04 802 4349).

Core funder

Creative New Zealand

Arts Access Aotearoa receives core funding from Creative New Zealand under its Toi Totara Haemata investment programme.

Major contracts

Ara Poutama Aotearoa Department of Corrections

Arts Access Aotearoa has a contract with the Department of Corrections to support and advise on the arts as a tool in the rehabilitation process of prisoners.

Oranga Tamariki

Arts Access Aotearoa has a contract with Oranga Tamariki to deliver a pilot arts project in youth justice residencies.

Manatū Taonga Ministry for Culture and Heritage

Arts Access Aotearoa has a contract with Manatū Taonga to support the recipients of the Creative Spaces Initiative funding.

Local government

Wellington City Council

Wellington City Council supports us to deliver access to the arts in Wellington City, including the Arts For All Wellington Network.

Auckland Council

Auckland Council logo Auckland Council supports us to deliver access to the arts and culture across the Auckland region.

Grants

Foundation North

Thomas George Macarthy Trust

Wellington Community Fund

Winton and Margaret Bear Charitable Trust

Te Putanga Toi Arts Access Awards 2021 sponsors

Creative New Zealand

Creative New Zealand sponsored the Arts Access Creative New Zealand Arts For All Award 2021 and the Arts Access Creative New Zealand Media Award 2021.

Ara Poutama Aotearoa Department of Corrections

The Department of Corrections sponsored the Arts Access Corrections Māui Tikitiki a Taranga Award 2021 and the Arts Access Corrections Whai Tikanga Award 2021.