Meet Our Strategic Partners
The Arts Foundation – Te Tumu Toi

The Arts
Are Powered
By People

GM Jessica Palalagi, Paora Sharples, His Excellency Dr Richard Davies, 2024 Icon Whakamana Hiranga Tā Pita Sharples, Her Excellency The Rt Hon Dame Cindy Kiro, Co-Chair Chelsea Winstanley, Trustee Hamish Edgar, Co-Chair Kent Gardner, Kaumātua Joe Harawira

Arts Foundation Te Tumu Toi General Manager / Kaiwhakahaere Jessica Palalagi, Paora Sharples, His Excellency Dr Richard Davies, 2024 Icon Whakamana Hiranga Sir Dr Tā Pita Sharples, Her Excellency The Right Honourable Dame Cindy Kiro, Co-Chair Chelsea Winstanley,  Trustee Hamish Edgar, Co-Chair Kent Gardner, Kaumātua Joe Harawira.

 

 

Join Us

Back The Arts

The Impact
We Have

Since 2000, we’ve been on a mission to back the arts in Aotearoa New Zealand – because we know  a thriving nation is one that values creativity.  So what does that look like?
2006 Laureate Oscar Kightley MNZM speaking at the 2023 Laureate Awards.

2006 Laureate Oscar Kightley MNZM speaking at the 2023 Laureate Awards.

Our Awards

Across the country, our artists shape and enrich our national identity. And in these times of uncertainty and competitive Government funding, they need our  collective support! Find out how our community backs New Zealand’s most outstanding artists through our Awards.
The first ever Laureates in 2000 with AF Trustees and Prime Minister Helen Clark.

The first ever Laureates in 2000 with AF Trustees and Prime Minister Helen Clark.

Since 1998

The Arts Foundation Te Tumu Toi has awarded over $13 million to New Zealand artists and organisations with awards steeped in mana, mauri and honour.

Boosted

New Zealands Art Crowdfunding Platform

Powered by the Parkin Gift

Boosted is all-or-nothing crowdfunding, so these creatives need to reach their target to get their mahi off the ground. Check out the projects closing soon, and give what you can to help make great things happen.

  • 2028
    Successful Projects
  • 94
    Success Rate (2024)
  • 14437868
    Total Raised
  • 128658
    Donations

Explore Boosted Projects

The Impact of The Arts Foundation Te Tumu Toi

All In
For Arts

A free breakfast series in towns and cities across Aotearoa, celebrating creativity in New Zealander's lives. Each featuring five speakers offering diverse perspectives, in five short rounds - all over coffee and kai. In partnership with Creative New Zealand, supported by Chartwell Trust and The Lion Foundation, and powered by our media partner, Stuff.
2022 Laureate Hone Kouka MNZM speaking at All In For Arts Kirikiriroa Hamilton, 2023

2022 Laureate Hone Kouka MNZM speaking at All In For Arts Kirikiriroa Hamilton, 2023

Guests at a 2024 All In For Arts Event.

Guests at a 2024 All In For Arts Event.

There's something about art that brings me closer to my sense of identity and belonging.”

Dinnie Moehau, New Plymouth District Councillor and speaker at All In For Arts New Plymouth 2022.

Events Happening Now

We come to you. See what we are up to around the country - and come along for the ride! Everyone is welcome: wether you're an arts lover, arts curious or never set foot in a gallery before.
2001 Laureates Dame Gaylene Preston DNZM, Phil Dadson ONZM, Kate De Goldi, and Michael Parekōwhai.

We Write
Great Emails

2001 Laureates Dame Gaylene Preston DNZM, Phil Dadson ONZM, Kate De Goldi, and Michael Parekōwhai.

Meet Our Partners

Strategic Partner

Major Partner

Creative Partner

Product Partner

Engagement Partner

Boosted Partner