Our 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 contract

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.

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.

Arts Access Awards 2017 core sponsors

CQ Hotels Wellington

CQ Hotels Wellington sponsored the Arts Access CQ Hotels Wellington Community Partnership Award 2017.

Creative New Zealand

Creative New Zealand sponsored the Arts Access Creative New Zealand Arts For All Award 201.

Department of Corrections

The Creative New Zealand sponsored the Arts Access Corrections Leadership Award 2017 and the Arts Access Corrections Community
Award 2017.

Holdsworth Charitable Trust

The Holdsworth Charitable Trust sponsored the Arts Access Holdsworth Creative Space Award 2017.

Awesome Arts Access Auction event partner

CQ Hotels Wellington

CQ Hotels Wellington is a vital partner in this annual fundraising event.

Project partners

University of Auckland's Creative Thinking Project

The Creative Thinking Project partnered with Arts Access Aotearoa to present six public events featuring Curt Tofteland, founder of the Shakespeare Behind Bars programme in the US.