Creative Communities Scheme

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The Creative Communities Scheme is a partnership between Whanganui District Council and Creative New Zealand to promote local arts projects. 

Te Hanga Hīnaki Project

Te Hanga Hīnaki Project 2020 by Rānana Māori Committee – A student learns to strip the outer layer of kiekie used to make hīnaki

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Diwali 2020

Diwali 2020 by Lotus Women’s Group – Ruanuk Punjab Dee dance group perform to a local audience

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Turn on the Lights Tour

Turn on the Lights Tour by Little Dog Barking Theatre – Whanganui learning centre enjoys free puppet theatre

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Sound Canvas

Sound Canvas by Brass Whanganui – a multimedia performance in the Royal Whanganui Opera House

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Iconic repurposed art

Iconic Repurposed Art by Whanganui Resource Recovery Centre – children upcycling plastic bottles for a sculpture garden

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Shakespeare in the Park

Shakespeare in the Park by Bason Botanic Gardens Trust – Merchant of Venice cast standing on set at the Bason Botanic Gardens

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Mural by Dan Mills

Mural by Dan Mills – on the corner of Rangiora and Karaka streets

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Unlocked – an exhibition by Whanganui Creative Space artists reflecting on their lockdown experience

Unlocked – an exhibition by Whanganui Creative Space artists reflecting on their lockdown experience

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Musicians at Welcome to Nowhere Festival 2021 by Eyegum Music Collective

Musicians at Welcome to Nowhere Festival 2021 by Eyegum Music Collective

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West African Drumming Workshop by Whanganui Community Drumming – Yaw Asumadu teaches locals on dunun drums

West African Drumming Workshop by Whanganui Community Drumming – Yaw Asumadu teaches locals on dunun drums

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Whanganui Zinefest 2022

Whanganui Zinefest 2022 - stall holders at Article Cafe

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Application dates for Round 2 2021/22
Open: Monday, 4 April 2022
Close: 12 noon, Friday, 6 May 2022
For projects that take place between June 2022 to June 2023

Application Process

Please read and use the application guide(PDF, 309KB). It contains information on funding criteria that are important to consider when completing your application form.  

All applications must be made on the official application form(DOC, 520KB).

All applications will be processed by the Creative Communities Scheme Administrator prior to assessment to ensure the required information is submitted. It may help to discuss your project plans with the Community Arts Coordinator prior to writing your application to understand how to best frame your project on paper.

Brochures

These are available in several languages so you can easily find out more about what the scheme funds.

Recent funding recipients

The following organisations and individuals received funding in Round 1, 2021/22

Connected Media Trust

$1800 for Someday Workshop – Free Film-making

Dance & Arts Therapy NZ

$4000 for Dance 4 us Whanganui

DIY Comedy

$1700 for Live @ Porridge Watson and comedy workshops

Every Body is a Treasure Trust

$3500 for Visual Poetry Jam – phone photography workshop

Elizabeth de Vegt

$3000 for FLOW: Music and Poetry

Ken Chernoff

$2800 for International Jazz Day 2022

Ken Chernoff

$2000 for Living in the Music jam sessions

Lost Art Events

$2450 for Whare Toi at Sound Valley

SpontaneoUS

$1500 for SpontaneoUS on tour – improvisation workshops

Te Kura o Te Wainui-ā-Rua

$2800 for Te Hitori o Te Kura o Te Wainui-ā-Rua mural

Terry Sarten

$900 for Songwriters Workshop and concert

Whanganui Creative Space

$2000 for NZ Native Botanicals group exhibition

Whanganui Zinefest

$1400 for Whanganui Zinefest 2022

If you would like advice on your application, please contact the Creative Communities Scheme Administrator via email: Anique.Jayasinghe@whanganui.govt.nz

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