NELSON CITY CREATIVE COMMUNITIES LOCAL ARTS FUNDING SCHEME


Arts Council Nelson administers the Nelson City Creative Communities Scheme on behalf of Creative New Zealand and Nelson City Council, which contributes toward  arts based projects that can clearly demonstrate community benefits. Please refer to guidelines below for further information.

THERE ARE TWO FUNDING ROUNDS EACH YEAR
APPLICATIONS CLOSE ON 1ST AUGUST 2017 AND 1ST MARCH 2018.
 
TO DOWNLOAD AN APPLICATION FORM:
Please click link at the top of this page:  
Click here to download Application Form
ccs_applciation_form_17_18.doc

Previous grant recipients may download a
PROJECT REPORT FORM: Click here:
To Download a Project Report Form

If you are interested in finding out how to become involved as an assessor for this scheme, please contact:  Lloyd Harwood - CCS Administrator on 03 548 4640 or Email artscouncilnelson@paradise.net.nz

CREATIVE COMMUNITIES—NELSON CITY SCHEME
  • For projects that take place within the Nelson City Council wards only
  • For project assistance up to a usual maximum of approximately $1200 per allocation, although worthy projects requiring greater assistance will be considered: refer to allocated grants in right panel ->   
  • Funding decisions are usually confirmed within six weeks from closing date
The Creative Communities Nelson City Scheme Administrator Lloyd Harwood may be contacted via this site should any potential applicants require any assistance in project preparations, applications or have other enquiries.

CCS GUIDELINES

Funding Criteria To be successful, applications for support under the CCS must show that the proposed project meets one or more of these three funding criteria-

  1. Broad Community Involvement - the project will create opportunities for local communities to engage with and participate in arts activties.
  2. Diversity - The project will support the diverse arts and cultural traditions of local communities, enriching and promoting their uniqueness and cultural diversity.
  3. Young People - The project will enable and encourage young people (under 18) to engage with and actively participate in the arts.

GENERAL
Grants are assisted with support from Creative New Zealand, Nelson City Council and Arts Council Nelson.
Assistance is in the form of Grants only.
Groups or individuals may apply. Individuals must be sponsored by an incorporated society or legal body that will be responsible for adminstrating the funds.

Assistance from the appropriate Funding Scheme must be acknowledged in advertising, publicity material & other relevant documents. The appropriate schemes logo will be provided for this purpose.

ACN may also ask for material to be supplied for promotional display purposes.

PLEASE ALSO SEE OPPORTUNITIES ( Multi disciplinary, Funding and General Notices)FOR OTHER POSSIBLE FUNDING OPIONS...


2016 - 2017 FINANCIAL YEAR FUNDING RECIPIENTS:
  • The Suter Gallery - Gallery re-opening art project $1,000.
  • Nelson Civic Choir - Public performance of 'Misa Criolla' & 'Navidad Nuestra' $1,500.
  • Isabella Miller Bell - Pop-up concert ' Le Cabaret de la Vie' $1,500.
  • Samba de Sol - Costuming workshop $795.
  • Victory Community Centre - Series of accessible theatrical performances $1,000.
  • John Cohen-du-Four - installation and series of live short story performances $1,500.
  • Justin Luke Eade - workshopping and performance of locally written play $1,272.
  • Nelson Jazz Club - Jazz and Blues Festival $2,000.
  • Lee Brogan - Contemporary mixed media installation $2,000.
  • Nelson Theatrix- Series of non-auditioned musical theatre performances $500.
  • Nelson Theatrix - Halloween Concert $500.
  • Arts Council Nelson - Journal of arts and cultural enquiry based in Nelson $600.
  • Chrissie Cleary - Sculptural project reflecting Nelson peoples thoughts on living in the region $945.
  • Dr.K. Sneddon - Mural project celebrating the growing cultural diversity of Nelson $1,250.
  • Jesus Ruiz Lopez - Mexican day of the dead themed community event $1,000.
  • Connected Media - Youth Focussed film workshops $1,500.
  • Gina Foley - Creation of book using children’s illustrations $800.
  • Nsn Symphony Orchestra - Public Concert $1,000.
  • Victory Community Centre - Lantern Parade Community celebration of Matariki $1,000.
  • Soul Fyre Dance Group - Youth Workshop and Performance $600.
  • Nelson Theatrix - Fiddler on the Roof Musical production $1,000.
  • Nelson Musical Theatre - Mama MiaMusical Production $1,500.
  • Victory Community Centre - Programme of accessible theatre performances. Shows $850.
  • Faerie Lou & Co - Creation of multi-media performance$1,000.
  • IHC NZ Inc - Music Workshop Programme $800.
  • Nikau House – Public Exhibition $240.
  • The White House – Performing Arts workshop programme $800.
  • Pru Fothergill - Up-cycling clothing Workshops $500.
  • Down With Monday - Youth theatre sports presentation$500.
  • Erica Duthie - Tape Art workshops $600.
  • Community Couch - Creation of mosaic public artwork $800.
  • Salsa Buena Nelson - Latin Festival $500.
  • Nsn Fringe Arts- Fringe Festival Visual Art project $500.
  • Catherine Hart- Review Writing workshops $600.
  • Laurie Hayes - Devising and presentation of Fringe Show $1,000.
  • Dawn Marron - Devising and presentation of Fringe Show $900.
  • Bridget Sanders - Devising and presentation of Fringe Show $1,000.
  • Nikkie Karki - Devising and presentation of Fringe Show1,000.
  • Jim Risner - Devising and presentation of Fringe Show $450.
  • Sherilee Kahui - Devising and presentation of Fringe Show $800.
  • Daniel Allan - Devising and presentation of Fringe Improv Show $645.
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