About our arts programme
The Foundation's arts programme supports creative and cultural exchange between New Zealand and Asia. We do this by creating opportunities for New Zealand arts-sector leaders to deepen their understanding of their fields in Asia and build authentic, long-term connections with their counterparts across the region.
Our arts programme provides arts practitioners and industry leaders grants, residencies and curated visits to Asia to deepen their understanding of their sectors and build meaningful relationships.
We also bring leading curators and arts practitioners from Asia to New Zealand to share ideas, connect with their New Zealand counterparts and explore opportunities for future collaboration.
Through sustained support for artists, curators, producers and cultural leaders, the programme continues to foster a more connected, internationally aware arts sector while also strengthening New Zealand’s cultural presence across the region.
The Foundation currently offers the following programmes of arts funding:
Arts Experience Fund
The Arts Experience Fund supports New Zealand-based arts practitioners by providing grants that support experiential opportunities to strengthen artistic and professional connections with Asia. This includes residencies, work placements, research tours, and exchanges.
Arts Delegation Programme
The Arts Delegation Programme supports New Zealand arts decision-makers to build meaningful, long-term relationships with key organisations and events across Asia.
Arts Residency Partnerships
Arts Residency Partnerships supports connect New Zealand artists with leading arts organisations and festivals across Asia.
