Arts and Community
Asia:NZ's arts and community programme builds networks among a variety of arts professionals and community organisations in New Zealand and Asia. For a list of other sources of funding or opportunities in Asian countries, click here. We also offer artist-in-residence exchanges.
NEW: ConversAsians opportunity in Singapore
Creative New Zealand and Asia:NZ are supporting up to six artist creators to attend ConversAsians 2010 in Singapore, which spotlights Asian/Asia-Pacific artists known for their innovative work and distinctive styles. Read more about ConversAsians on their website, or download the application form to apply. The application deadline is 16 March 2010.
Culture grants
Through the culture grants we support New Zealand-based organisations and individuals running projects of merit that will educate New Zealanders about Asian arts and culture. Asia:NZ will also accept applications for funding to attend self-organised residencies through the culture grants programme.
Who can apply?
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Community groups
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Arts and cultural institutions
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Local and regional councils
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Festival and event organisers
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Individuals
Please note that community grants are limited to a maximum funding amount of $2000. Community grant applications must comply with the special requirements set out in the application form guidelines - please read these carefully before you apply.
How to apply?
Ensure you have carefully read the guidelines section of the form before applying. Only apply if the start date of your event or project is four weeks or more from the deadline date.
Deadlines for 2010
► 5.00 p.m. Friday 9 April
► 5.00 p.m. Friday 30 July
► 5.00 p.m. Friday 26 November
Interactive PDF application form
In order to make the application process easier for you, we have introduced a new interactive PDF application form.
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The advantage of this form is that you can fill it in electronically (on your computer), save the form to your computer, and then print a copy to post to us.
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Type into each field of the form, then use the Tab key to move to the next field.
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Important: When you fill in the form electronically, do not type any further if you see a vertical scroller or a + sign – any text going below the visible borders of a box will not show when the form is printed.
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Once you have finished typing, go to File, choose Save As and save the form on your computer. You can save each form under a unique name and reuse information already entered.
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To use this interactive form and to be able to save changes, you need the latest version of Adobe Reader:
Download free software Adobe Reader
Download grant application form (including guidelines) - interactive PDF
Complete all sections of the application form: there is a checklist at the end which will help you determine if you have provided all the required documentation.
Ensure the form reaches the following address by 5.00 p.m. on the deadline day:
Yiyang Ma
Project Officer, Culture
Asia New Zealand Foundation
PO Box 10 144
Wellington, 6143
IMPORTANT: Applications will not be accepted by e-mail or fax
To make an enquiry, contact culture@asianz.org.nz
See also
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In the Limelight - read about past grantees to see what kinds of projects we fund
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View grants made in 2007 and 2008
- For a list of other sources of funding or opportunities in Asian countries, click here. We also offer artist-in-residence exchanges.
Questions?
Contact Yiyang Ma
Telephone: + 64 4 470 8708
Email: culture@asianz.org.nz
