Kane Parsons has received $6500 from the Creative Communities Scheme for a children’s book about taniwha Whaingaimokopuna.
The Palmerston North Creative Communities Scheme is back for a second round of funding for 2023-24.
Applications close on February 26.
The Creative Communities Scheme is a partnership between Palmerston North City Council and Creative New Zealand to fund local arts projects.
The total funding pool for 2023-24 is $111,045, made up of a $36,093 council contribution, $68,220 from Creative NZ and $6732 carried forward from last year.
For this round, $68,757 is available.
Culture and Sport Committee chairwoman Rachel Bowen says the funding empowers creativity and invests in both individual artists and the community.
“Each year as a community we continue to benefit from what is produced from these projects. It’s great to see people reconnecting with their culture, heritage or love for the arts. The benefit also lies in watching so many individuals flourish and the encouragement it gives them to keep pursuing their goals.”
Projects that will be delivered within the city council boundary and have an arts or culture focus are eligible for the Creative Communities Scheme.
Drop-in sessions will be held on Tuesday, February 13, midday to 1pm at Square Edge Arts Centre and on Thursday, February 15, 5pm to 6pm at Central Library. Council staff will be available to provide advice on the application process.
To make an application visit the Creative Communities page on the council’s website.
In round one $41,487 was allocated to 15 events and projects. The recipients were:
Two applicants received money from the Creative Communities Festival Fund 2023-24:
Police said those involved were known to each other.