Funding available for arts projects

Arts and cultural projects in the Taupo District have the opportunity to receive grants as Creative Taupo welcomes applications for its six-monthly funding distribution.

 

The funding is part of the Creative Communities Scheme that Creative Taupo runs in partnership with Creative New Zealand with the aim of increasing participation in the arts at a local level and increasing the range and diversity of arts available.

 

Projects seeking assistance can include projects such as events or festivals, seminars or workshops, school-based projects, materials, personnel costs or equipment purchase.

 

The project must increase participation in the arts at a local level, increase the range and diversity of arts at a local level, and/or enhance and strengthen the local arts sector.

 

Taupo District Councillor Andrew Welch has been involved with Creative Taupo for 20 years and says the Creative Communities Scheme provides much needed and welcomed assistance for the local art scene. “I encourage any group or person who thinks they might have a valid project to apply, or at least contact us to discuss the merits of their venture,” says Councillor Welch.

 

Applications forms can be obtained from Taupo District Council or www.creativetaupo.co.nz and should be submitted by 14 November. The Creative Taupo website includes guidelines on preparing a funding proposal. Further queries should be directed to the Council’s Community Support Manager, Carole Parker, on 376 0899; or Councillor Andrew Welch on awelch@taupo.govt.nz.