Funders and supporters

Arts Access Aotearoa is a registered charitable trust. Our core programmes and services are made available at no cost to participants through the support of funders, partners and donors.

­ 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

Mātātuhi Foundation

Thomas George Macarthy Trust

Deaf and Hard of Hearing Foundation

Copyright Licensing New Zealand

Holdsworth Charitable Trust

Ngā Toi Rangatira o Aotearoa Arts Access Fellowships 2026 sponsors

Creative New Zealand

Creative New Zealand sponsored the Whakahoa Kaitoi Whanaketanga Creative New Zealand Artist Fellowship 2026, presented by Arts Access Aotearoa.

Strategic partner

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:

• Graphic Solutions
• Coherent
• Volunteer Wellington

Thanks to our previous supporters

• Manatū Taonga Ministry for Culture and Heritage
• Wellington Community Fund