Deadline: 14 February 2020

Creative New Zealand is accepting applications for its Toi Rangatahi Engagement Fund to support established organisations that want to provide opportunities for people aged 15-25 to engage in high-quality arts experiences with a focus on under-represented communities.

This Fund encourages arts organisations to increase engagement (participation and attendance) for young people. It will encourage positive attitudes towards New Zealand arts including traditional and contemporary ngā toi Māori and Pacific arts. It encourages companies and presenters to use best practice to work with young people to increase the relevance of their programmes through co-design and participation.

What will fund

Projects must be by, with and/or for young people 15-25 years of age. Activities could include workshops/wananga, the creation of new work, performances or exhibitions.

What are arts activities BY, WITH and FOR?

• Arts activities by young people are arts experiences that are participatory, driven, owned, created, programmed, presented and/or delivered by young people. The young people may be mentored or taught by experienced artists. If there is a presentation outcome this is specifically aimed at young audiences, their whānau and communities.
• Arts activities with young people refer to participatory arts learning experiences. These could be workshops or work involving experienced artists/artist mentors working alongside young people. The activities are often part of programmes to open and explore access to art forms or genres. They may provide access to an arts organisation.
• Arts activities for young people refer to arts experiences programmed especially for young people. These are often open to whānau and communities, and led or delivered by experienced artists and practitioners who are usually adults. The key outcome is usually a presentation that is targeted for young people (audience engagement) rather than active participation.

Funding Information

Amount: Up to $65,000

Eligibility Criteria

• Applications can be from established New Zealand-based organisations that have an arts focus. This includes:
  • schools and kura kaupapa Māori
  • marae
  • youth development organisations
  • churches
  • other similar types of organisations

For more information, visit https://www.creativenz.govt.nz/find-funding/funds/toi-rangatahi-engagement-fund