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.

Application dates for Round 2 2020/21
Open: Wednesday, 1 September 2021
Closing date extended to: 12 noon Monday, 8 November 2021
For projects that take place between 26 November 2021 and 26 November 2022

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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Application Process

Please read and use the application guide(PDF, 664KB). It contains information on funding criteria that are important to consider when completing your application form.

All applications must be made on this official application form(DOCX, 107KB).

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 Creative Communities Scheme Administrator prior to writing your application to understand how to best frame your project on paper.

Please send your completed application to the Creative Communities Scheme Administrator, Anique Jayasinghe, by email on Anique.Jayasinghe@whanganui.govt.nz

Alternatively, you may post your hard-copy applications to:

Attn: Anique Jayasinghe
Creative Communities Scheme Administrator
Whanganui District Council
PO Box 637
Whanganui 4541

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 2, 2020/21

Amdram

$3800 for NZSL interpretation of The Phantom of the Opera 2021

Glastonbury Dance Whanganui

$1477.71 for River City Dancesport Championships 2021

Katie Brown

$2040.23 for Brown & Co Children’s Art Programme

Little Green Man Productions

$3408.78 for Wonderland Glow Show!

Multicultural Council of Rangitikei/Whanganui

$2580 for Race Unity Week 2022

Whanganui Hispanic Arts Group

$2600 for 2021 Latin American and Spanish Fiesta Night

Whanganui Musicians Club

$2549.58 for Song writing Competition

Whangavegaz Extravaganza

$2811.67 for Ethnic Fashion Show & Wearable Arts

If you would like advice on your application, please contact Whanganui & Partners Community Arts Co-ordinator Anique.Jayasinghe@whanganuiandpartners.nz

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