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.
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
Winton and Margaret Bear Charitable Trust
Ngā Toi Rangatira o Aotearoa Arts Access Fellowships 2025 sponsors
Creative New Zealand
Creative New Zealand sponsored the Whakahoa Kaitoi Whanaketanga Creative New Zealand Artist Fellowship 2025.
Strategic partner
Flightdec
Flightdec Flightdec is committed to supporting the disability and arts sectors through its online communities and provides web services and strategic support to Arts Access Aotearoa.
Legal services
Chapman Tripp
Supporters
We are grateful to the following organisations for their ongoing support of Arts Access Aotearoa and its work:
The Art Inside podcast: Listen to the podcasts, produced by Sophie Macdonald and hosted by Neil Wallace for Arts Access Aotearoa.
One to watch: Writer and spoken-word poet Helen Vivienne Fletcher performs Stick-abled: video directed, shot and edited by Rajeev Mishra.
Connecting through music: This video was made by Lala Rolls of Island Productions Aotearoa for Arts Access Aotearoa and Chamber Music New Zealand.
Access for all: This video was made by Lala Rolls of Island Productions Aotearoa for Arts Access Aotearoa
