Support for organisations and groups with a long-term vision or purpose. The people involved might change and evolve but the organisation or group continues.
On this page
- Opportunities for arts organisations and groups
- What we mean by arts organisations and groups
- Find out more
- You may also be interested in
Opportunities for arts organisations and groups
Arts organisations and groups:
- deliver ongoing or regular artistic activity
- have a long-term purpose or vision for the arts
- continue operating even if people change
- have arts outcomes as their core activity
Examples of arts organisations and groups include:
- an art gallery
- a festival
- an orchestra
- an established publishing company
Arts organisations
Arts organisations are generally legal entities such as a company, trust, registered charity or incorporated society. They may or may not have professional staff or a formal strategic plan.
Arts groups
An arts group may or may not be a legal entity or have professional staff or a formal strategic plan. Groups can include entities such as collectives, artist run spaces, or groups that deliver an ongoing programme of artistic activity.
Marae, Iwi, and Hapū
Marae, Iwi, and Hapū can apply to arts organisations and groups funds and opportunities if their requested activities meet the purpose of the fund.
Speak to a Ngā Toi Māori advisor to determine the best fund to apply to
Groups that meet the definition of both 'Arts groups' and 'Collaborators'
Some groups may fit the ‘Arts groups’ and ‘Collaborators’ definitions.
These groups can apply for one of the following:
They cannot apply to both.
Speak to an adviser to determine which fund is best for your group to apply to
Find out more
Webinars
We’re hosting a series of webinars and live-chat Q+A sessions to help you understand the Arts Organisations and Groups Fund.
The webinars are us talking to you, but you’ll be able to write questions in the Q+A field. Webinars will be followed by live-chat Q+As where we’ll answer those questions and any others that come up. We’re using Microsoft Teams for these sessions.
See the webinar schedule and register to attend
Frequently asked questions
If you have a question about the Arts Organisations and Groups Fund, email koreromai@creativenz.govt.nz
Read the answers to frequently asked questions about the Arts Organisations and Groups Fund 2026
Speak with an adviser
Everything you need to know about the Arts Organisations and Groups Fund 2026 is on the Arts Organisations and Groups Fund opportunity page of our website, but if you want to talk to an adviser you can book a time.
Book a time to speak with an adviser