FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR ART-RELATED PROJECTS

Applications are accepted for financial assistance to groups and individuals who wish to increase participation in the Arts, or increase the range and diversity of the Arts available to the community.

Amount:               $7,090 per annum

Eligibility:              Individuals or organisations may apply

Applications:      Funding rounds are held four times a year, please
                          check the Kaikoura Star to see if we are accepting
                          applications at the moment.

Criteria:               Eligible projects must:
                           • have an arts or cultural focus
                           • take place within the district and/or benefit that
                             district
                           • meet at least one of the three funding criteria
                           • not have started before an application for funding
                             is assessed
                           • not have been funded by Creative New Zealand
                             for the same purpose

Projects should meet one or more of these criteria:
•  increase  participation in the arts
• increase the range and diversity of the arts available to communities
• enhance and strengthen the local arts sector

Examples of eligible activities include:
• events or festivals
• performances or exhibitions
• seminars or workshops

Projects that have been funded in the past include photo and art exhibitions, children’s ‘artfest’,  puppet show, violin tuition, ‘Wannabes’ talent quest, embroidery, pottery, sewing, weaving and cake decorating workshops, and the NZ Ballet performance.

Application forms and other detailed information are available from the Kaikoura District Council, 34 Esplanade, Kaikoura, or download your copy here.

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