International Market Development Fund for Performing Arts

On this page:

• Who can apply
• What can be funded
• What to include in your application
• How to apply
• How we assess your application and make decisions
• Who to talk to

Who can apply

Individual performing arts practitioners who:

• are New Zealand citizens or Permanent Residents
• have an established practice in dance, music, or theatre
• are seeking international networking and professional development, and opportunities to tour work internationally
• are willing to travel as part of a delegation to an international marketplace selected by Creative New Zealand, taking place between August and December 2024
• are willing to share the knowledge gained from attending a market, with performing arts communities in New Zealand, through events hosted by Creative New Zealand

Our priority is to support individuals attending a performing arts market for the first time. Individuals applying to attend a market for a second time must demonstrate the value of return attendance. 

Practitioners who work in groups or collectives must apply individually.

Permanent, full-time staff members of Toi Tōtara Haemata or Toi Uru Kahikatea investment organisations cannot apply. However, part-time, fixed-term employees or contractors of Toi Tōtara Haemata or Toi Uru Kahikatea investment organisations can apply.

What can be funded

Attendance, as part of a delegation, at a market identified by Creative New Zealand.

The markets we have identified include:

• Edinburgh Festivals (Edinburgh) – August 24
• Tanzmesser (Hamburg) – August 24
• APAX (Melbourne) – August 24
• PAMS (Seoul) – October 24
• CINARS (Montreal) – November 24
• Mundial (Montreal) – November 24

You may choose to express interest in other international marketplaces.

Successful applicants will be offered a grant between $2,500 and $8,000, depending on the location, as a financial contribution towards:

• flights
• accommodation
• registration fees
• per diems

What to include in your application

Your application needs to include responses to the following three questions:

• Who are you and what do you do?
• What is your experience with international markets or international touring?
• Which international markets do you want to attend, and why? You can list up to two options.

You do not need to include a budget.

How to apply

Apply using the online application from which is available in the CNZ Portal when the round is open.

Support making an application

If our systems are not accessible to you, speak to one of our advisers to find the best way for you to apply.

How we assess your application and make decisions

Creative New Zealand staff assess the applications and select the delegates.

Who to talk to