The South Taranaki district produces a wealth of creativity.
Our rich cultural history has helped shape our national identity, and helped produce New Zealand icons such as the Pātea Maori Club and author Ronald Hugh Morrieson. Our unique, dramatic landscape offers inspiration for visual artists working in a diverse range of mediums. Their artwork is showcased in our district art galleries, which also feature exhibitions from other regions. Our growing participation in public and community art reflects who we are and offers opportunities for participation and pride in our public spaces. Annual art events are a great chance for artists to get involved - give it a go and enter a competition, sell your creations at a local market or join one of our many clubs to meet like-minded people, share skills and have fun.
The South Taranaki District Council Arts Co-ordinator works with trusts, galleries, committees, schools and individuals throughout our seven towns and within our rural areas. By maintaining active links with arts groups, providers and practitioners, the Arts Co-ordinator can offer practical advice to support you or help you make local connections that will aid you in achieving your artistic goals.
The South Taranaki Creative Communities Scheme provides funding assistance for community-based arts activities in South Taranaki that meet one or more of the following funding criteria:
Broad community involvement - A project that will create opportunities for local communities to engage with and participate in arts activities.
Diversity - A project that will support the diverse arts and cultural traditions of local communities, enriching and promoting their uniqueness and cultural diversity.
Young people - A project that will enable and encourage young people (under 18 years) to engage with and actively participate in the arts.
Click here to find out more on whether your project is able to be funded through the Creative Communities Scheme and how to make an application.
The first
round of the Creative Communities Scheme for 2019/20 closed in September and 8
applications were considered by the Allocation Committee on 1 October. A total
of $ $12,666.28 was distributed to the following successful applicants:
Laura Buchanan - $411.75
towards
Beach Litter Whale Tails – the creation and presentation of
Whale tail sculpture to be secured at a South Taranaki Beach to encourage
participation in art and caring for the environment.
Little Dog Barking Theatre -
$2960 towards
The Pond Tour of South Taranaki – a performance
offered to South Taranaki Schools portraying topics of environments,
recycling and technology.
Kaupokonui and Districts Beach
Society - $1478 towards the
Youth Country Karaoke Hoedown – A forum
to encourage young people to sing/perform their favourite songs in front
of an audience.
South Taranaki Justices of the
Peace Association - $2000 towards the
Performance at the Official
Opening
– a performance by the Patea Maori Club at the New Zealand
Justices of the Peace Association’ National Conference.
Lulu Evolving Artist - $1190.68
towards
Waiinu Clay Club – Clay classes bringing the community
together to participate in ceramic art.
Ohawe Creative Community -
$707.60 towards
Ohawe Creative Community – the selling of locally
made arts and crafts as well as Clay, Creative Drawing and Printing
workshops.
Kaponga Primary School - $3830
towards the
Biennial Production (Wearable Arts Show) – A show
portraying the students wearable creations based around Myths and Legends.
The next
application round will open in early 2020, with more information and
application forms provided early in the new year.
State of the Arts is a seasonal newsletter that is produced for those who are interested in all things arts and culture that is going on around the district.
If you wish to receive this newsletter electronically, please email our Arts Co-ordinator.
