Time to apply for arts funding
North Shore City media release
Time to apply for arts
funding
July 23, 2007
The first project funding round of the latest Creative Communities Scheme has opened for bids.
The scheme provides funding for arts initiatives planned to take place within North Shore City between now and next April.
Creative New Zealand – the Arts Council of New Zealand Toi Aotearoa is the government agency responsible for developing the arts sector.
Under a partnership arrangement between Creative New Zealand and local councils, funding is provided on a population basis to support community-based arts projects.
The Creative Communities Scheme has helped many North Shore City groups including the Devonport Folk Music Club, Michael King Writers Centre, Lake House Trust, Depot Artspace and Primal Youth Trust.
For more information on how to apply, please visit www.northshorecity.govt.nz.
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