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.
Grants
Foundation North
Thomas George Macarthy Trust
Wellington Community Trust
Winton and Margaret Bear Charitable Trust
The NFD Trust
The Pelorus Trust
Rehabilitation Welfare Trust
The Lion Foundation
Te Putanga Toi Arts Access Awards 2019 sponsors
Creative New Zealand
Creative New Zealand is sponsoring the Arts Access Creative New Zealand Arts For All Award 2019 and the Arts Access Creative New Zealand Community Arts Award 2019.
Department of Corrections
The Department of Corrections is sponsoring the Arts Access Corrections Māui Tikitiki a Taranga Award 2019 and the Arts Access Corrections Whai Tikanga Award 2019.
PAK'nSAVE Petone and Hutt City
PAK'nSAVE Petone and Hutt City is sponsoring the Arts Access PAK'nSAVE Artistic Achievement Award 2019.
Holdsworth Charitable Trust
The Holdsworth Charitable Trust is sponsoring the Arts Access Holdsworth Creative Space Award 2019.
Legal services
Chapman Tripp
Supporters
We are grateful to the following organisations for their ongoing support of Arts Access Aotearoa and its work:
- Flightdec
- Gordon Harris, Vivian St, Wellington
- Graphic Solutions
- Scoop
- Coherent
- Resene
- Volunteer Wellington and our volunteers
THIS IS ART / HE MAHI TOI TĒNEI: The ‘This is Art / He mahi toi tēnei’ tee is proudly created in collaboration by NopeSisters and Silo Theatre, to help increase the visibility and value of our arts and our artists in Aotearoa. 25% of the profits of every shirt will be donated to Arts Access Aotearoa! Get yours at the NopeSisters online store: 
BOARD OF TRUSTEES: Arts Access Aotearoa is seeking two new board members. Formal governance experience is desirable but not essential. Is this for you? The closing date for expressions of interest is 5pm Monday 31 August 2020. 
