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 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.
PAK'nSAVE Lower Hutt and Petone City
PAK'nSAVE Lower Hutt and Petone sponsored the Arts Access PAK'nSAVE Artistic Achievement Award 2021.
Holdsworth Charitable Trust
The Holdsworth Charitable Trust sponsored the Arts Access Holdsworth Creative Space Award 2021.
Manatū Taonga Ministry for Culture and Heritage
Manatū Taonga Ministry for Culture and Heritage sponsored the Arts Access Manatū Taonga Community Arts Award 2021.
Legal services
Chapman Tripp
Supporters
We are grateful to the following organisations for their ongoing support of Arts Access Aotearoa and its work:
- Flightdec
- NopeSisters Clothing
- Gordon Harris, Vivian St, Wellington
- Graphic Solutions
- Scoop
- Coherent
- Volunteer Wellington and our volunteers
