Creative Communities Scheme
What is it?
The Far North District Council administers the Creative Communities Scheme which is funded by Creative New Zealand.
Creative New Zealand is a central government organisation responsible for developing the arts in New Zealand.
Established as a crown entity under the Arts Council of New Zealand Toi Aotearoa Act 1994, Creative New Zealand's funding comes from Government through Vote Arts, Culture and Heritage and the New Zealand Lottery Grants Board.
Their governing body is the Arts Council and their funding decision-making bodies are the Arts Board, Te Waka Toi (our Maori arts board) and the Pacific Arts Committee.
Who should apply?
Groups and individuals seeking funding for local arts and cultural activities may receive financial assistance under the Creative Communities Scheme.
'Arts' is broadly defined to mean any 'Creative Practice' including those relating to language, literature, performing arts and visual arts.
How much money is available?
The Far North District Council receives funding annually from Creative NZ. The amount is proportionate to the population in the District.
For the 2009 - 2010 year $38,507 will be allocated from Creative NZ.
Out of the total amount the Council distributes funding totalling $24,500.00 to seven Community Arts Council's. Refer below for funding criteria.
This money is distributed by way of a grant or a guarantee against loss (GAL) for events where the group needs to ensure that they cover their costs. If the GAL is not needed, then the group returns the excess funding to the Creative Communities Scheme within the Far North District Council.
Making an application
Applicants should apply for a grant from their Community Arts Council for funding at any time during the year, for amounts up to $500.00. They should contact their Community Arts Council direct. See below for contacts in your area.
If the applicant wishes to apply for an amount in excess of $500.00 (but not more than $2500.00) they can apply to Council using the Creative Communities application form. All application forms and guidelines are available at each Far North District Council Service Centre.
The Council holds 6 monthly funding rounds - this year in May and October. Dates are advertised in local newspapers. Although an application can be made at any time the assessment committee who allocate the funds only meet twice per year.
If the customer wishes to apply for an amount over $2500.00, they should contact Creative New Zealand direct on (03) 366 2072 or www.creativenz.govt.nz.
Funding can be distributed by way of a grant or a guarantee against loss (GAL) for events where the group needs to ensure that they cover their costs. If the GAL is not needed, then the group returns the excess funding to the Creative Communities Scheme within the Far North District Council.
Application Closing Dates
Closing date: 4.00 pm - Tuesday 22 September 2009
Who makes the decisions?
Decisions on funding are made by the Creative New Zealand Allocation Subcommittee (assessment committee) which is made up of:
- Seven representatives from each of the Community Arts Council
- One Far North District Councillor
- Iwi Representative
- One Community Representative
- Applicants are advised of the outcome shortly after the funding round.
Who was funded in the Last Round?
The following applications were approved for Arts & Culture funding in May 2009:
Advance Northland Tourism Trust - $2000
Kaitaia Dramatic Society - $3546.25
Village Arts Gallery - $1595
Rawene Northtec Students Association - $2000
Hokianga Country Music Club - $2400
Far North Environment Centre - $2000
Russell Birdman Committee - $1860
Sparkle Events - $2500
Total Approved - $17,901.25
The following applications were approved for Creative Communities funding in March 2009:
Advance Northland Tourism Trust - $1575
Art Upstairs - $315
Total Approved - $1,890.00
Community Arts Council (CAC) Contacts:
Kaikohe CAC
C/- Kelly van Gaalen
Ph. 09 401 1177
kellyreilly@xtra.co.nz
Far North CAC
C/- Lois Knight
Ph. 09 408 0479
Whangaroa CAC
C/- Kathy Heath
Ph. 021 885 132
kathyheath@hotmail.com
Kerikeri CAC
C/-Jurgen Hacker
Ph. 09 946 6648
North Hokianga CAC
C/- Wally Hicks
Ph. 021 051 4294
Pewhairangi BOI CAC
C/-Alwyn Cumming
Ph. 09 403 7098
South Hokianga CAC
c/- Chris Morey
Ph. 09 405 8053
shcac@hokianga.com
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