The Creative Communities Scheme supports grassroots projects and events that encourage engagement in the arts.
This fund is ideal for:
- communities to share their unique arts and culture with Whangārei
- young people to experience different art forms
- facilitating greater access to and participation in local arts activities.
The scheme is open to local community groups and individuals for arts activities in all its forms. Applications supported by this fund include cultural festivals, arts and crafts workshops, events showcasing young local musicians, pop-up exhibitions, Fringe Festival shows, and community art projects.
The Creative Communities Scheme has its own criteria set by Creative New Zealand. The fund’s application guide provides detailed criteria, advice for funding applications, and examples of suitable projects.
Applications to this fund are assessed by a panel of local art practitioners from across all artforms and backgrounds. We welcome expressions of interest in becoming an assessor when vacancies arise. Email us if you would like to be notified of the next intake.
Amount: The maximum amount applicants can apply for is $10,000.
This fund will open again 1 May 2025.