Arts-Access-Awards-2014-to-2019

Celebrating access to the arts

The awards were introduced in 2007 to recognise individuals, organisations and initiatives increasing access to the arts across Aotearoa.

Originally known as the Big ‘A’ Awards, they later became the Arts Access Awards. In 2019, the programme was renamed Te Putanga Toi Arts Access Awards, reflecting the importance of Te Tiriti o Waitangi to Arts Access Aotearoa’s kaupapa.

This archive brings together recipients and stories from the awards held between 2014 and 2019.

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2019

Te Putanga Toi Arts Access Awards

The 2019 awards recognised a theatre project amplifying the voices of homeless people, a music therapy centre, an artist engaging people in social and environmental issues, a ballet company building diverse audiences, and leadership in Arts in Corrections.

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2018

Arts Access Awards celebrate diversity and the arts

The 2018 awards celebrated inclusive dance, accessible festivals, creative opportunities for young people, a Christchurch creative space supporting wellbeing, and leadership in delivering arts programmes in prisons.

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2017

Arts Access Awards celebrate artistic contributions

The 2017 awards recognised a New Zealand dancer returning home after an international career, a collaborative public art project, a creative space supporting social connection, and leaders delivering arts programmes in prisons.

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2016

Celebrating artistic excellence

The 2016 awards celebrated artistic achievement, community circus, partnerships creating opportunities for Deaf and disabled people, accessible arts leadership, and Arts in Corrections programmes.

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2015