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Community groups receive creative grants

Community groups receive creative grants

APRIL 11, 2016

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 $21,465 to 12 successful recipients.

Council’s Grants Allocation Committee chair, councillor Janet Holborow, says the scheme supports and 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 the Council, which administers the scheme.

The Council’s Creative Communities Committee is made up of three councillors, three iwi representatives, two community representatives and one youth council representative.

The successful grant applicants and their projects are:


Applicant

Project
Project description
Grant
Te Ara Korowai IncTe Ara Korowai creativity workshopsTe 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 IncorporatedPerformance of Robert Hanson's Hiawatha by the Kāpiti ChoraleThis concert will be the first performance in NZ of this choral work The Kāpiti Chorale will be augmented by a choir of 20 children and accompanied by an orchestra of 28.$1,500.00
JoAnna Mere BraithwaiteKāpiti Matariki Kakahu/Cloak workshopsFour 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 TrustPaekākāriki Arts WalkTo 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 ExhibitionDisplay 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 GardensLive music for the community. Free event on a Sunday afternoon in Marines Garden, Raumati$2,500.00
Te Newhanga Kāpiti Community CentreSchool Holiday Workshops 2016To run drama and art workshops during school holidays.$1,200.00
Zeal Education TrustKāpiti Youth Photograpghy Project - Capturing WhanauA two-week photography project during school holidays for college age Māori young people to showcase whanau connections.$2,066.60
Mary Gow - Mulled Wine ConcertsFour Mulled Wine Concerts in PaekākārikiTo 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 AwolHihi 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 CoffinKāpiti Childrens snare Drumming School Holiday Programme / workshopsTo 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 SocietyStreeton Piano Trio ConcertConcert in Waikanae Memorial Hall for Waikanae Music Society by The Streeton Piano Trio on 9 October 2016.$850.00
Total$21,465.00

There are two funding rounds each year. The next funding round will be held in August/September with the decisions to be made in September.

For more information please visit www.kapiticoast.govt.nz/creative-communities-grants

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