Community groups receive creative grants
More than $20,000 has been given to a dozen groups and individuals to undertake a wide variety of creative projects to be enjoyed by Kāpiti residents this year.
The Creative Communities Scheme grants committee considered 13 applications and granted a total of $21,188 to 12 successful recipients.
Council’s Grants Allocation Committee chair, councillor Janet Holborow, says the scheme supports encourages locals to create and present arts activities within the district.
“It’s great we’re able to support a range of creative applicants from poetry to visual arts to performance. It shows the diversity and talent we have on the coast.”
The scheme is funded mostly by Creative New Zealand, with a small amount from council, which administers the scheme.
Council’s Creative Communities Committee is made up of three councillors, three iwi representatives, two community representatives and one youth council representative.
There are two funding rounds each year. The next funding round will be held in August/September with the funding meeting in September.
The successful grant applicants and their projects are:
|
Applicant |
Project
|
Project description |
Grant |
|
Te Ara Korowai Inc |
Te Ara Korowai creativity workshops |
Te Ara Korowai will facilitate 30 creativity workshops during 2016 for 15 adults per session who feel that creativity can benefit their mental wellbeing. |
$1,950.00 |
|
Kapiti Chorale Incorporated |
Performance of Robert Hanson's Hiawatha by the Kapiti Chorale |
This concert will be the first performance in NZ of this choral work The Kapiti Chorale will be augmented by a choir of 20 children and accompanied by an orchestra of 28. |
$1,500.00 |
|
JoAnna Mere Braithwaite |
Kāpiti Matariki Kakahu/Cloak workshops |
Four workshops, one for each branch of Kāpiti Coast libraries - inviting local schools to take part in a workshop to contribute to a kakhu promoting sustainability and diversity |
$1,610.00 |
|
Paekākāriki Station Precinct Trust |
Paekākāriki Arts Walk |
To Continue our work on the Arts Walk that celebrates our township through the many artists and writers who have lived here. |
$3,510.00 |
|
Kāpiti Coast Photographic Society |
"Kāpiti – Our Place" Photographic Exhibition |
Display a collection of 50 to 60 images made by members of KCPS, portraying the community and environment of Kāpiti, as seen through photographers' eyes. |
$1,620.00 |
|
Levin and Districts Brass Inc. |
Kāpiti Music Festival - Jazz in the Gardens |
Live music for the community. Free event on a Sunday afternoon in Marines Garden, Raumati |
$2,500.00 |
|
Te Newhanga Kāpiti Community Centre |
School Holiday Workshops 2016 |
To run drama and art workshops during school holidays. |
$1,200.00 |
|
Zeal Education Trust |
Kāpiti Youth Photography Project - Capturing Whanau |
A two week photography project during school holidays for college age Māori young people to showcase whanau connections. |
$2,066.60 |
|
Mary Gow - Mulled Wine Concerts |
Four Mulled Wine Concerts in Paekākāriki |
To stage four concerts in the Mulled Wine Concert Series. The concerts will provide inspiration to Kāpiti's talented youth and entertainment to all age groups. |
$1,334.20 |
|
Tracey Savage (and Ocean Pere) |
Hihi goes Awol |
Hihi goes Awol is the first part in a six part series which includes live performance, accompanying workshops/sheets and the beginning of the process for accompanying published book and e-book for 5-12 year olds. |
$1,662.10 |
|
Dominic David Coffin |
Kāpiti Childrens snare Drumming School Holiday Programme / workshops |
To create school holiday programmes for Kāpiti children to teach them snare drumming pipe band. Offer free lessons to encourage young people to explore percussion. |
$1,662.10 |
|
Waikanae Music Society |
Streeton Piano Trio Concert |
Concert in Waikanae Memorial Hall for Waikanae Music Society by The Streeton Piano Trio on 9 October 2016. |
$850.00 |
|
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Total |
|
$21,465.00 |