Media Release

Release date:
Friday, 13 August 2010

Funding applications wanted for local creative projects

Do you have a creative project that just needs some funding to get off the ground? Applications are invited from all arts based individuals and groups for funding from the Creative Communities scheme. A Creative New Zealand initiative administered by Gisborne District Council, the scheme encourages art focused projects that have broad community involvement.  

Applications are considered by local people with knowledge and experience of the arts in the Gisborne region The assessment group looks for opportunities to support the diverse arts and cultural traditions of our region and projects that encourage young people to get involved in a creative activity.

There are only a couple of weeks left to get applications in. Council must receive the application by 4pm on Friday 27 August. “It is a significant contributor to local arts with about $13000 available twice a year. Council’s website has information about the types of activities or projects that might be funded and also what can’t be funded,” says community development officer Barbara Dockley. “If someone has a good idea but wants to run it pass someone; I am here to help. I can also assist people to complete the application form if they contact me before the closing date. At the moment we have not received any applications.”

Application forms and further details are available from Council’s website or Customer Services in Fitzherbert Street.

One successful recipient of Creative Communities funding was Gisborne’s Palpung Kagyu Samten Choling Tibetan Buddhist Centre.  They will use the money to hold workshops about traditional Tibetan arts. This includes making prayer flags, commonly seen on Mount Everest and Tsa Tsa and Torma workshops which are small clay moulds of traditional Tibetan Buddhist Deities.  

This is the first opportunity for our community to experience traditional Tibetan Buddhist philosophy, art and culture.  These workshops will be held on Saturday 21st August and are free to attend. 

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