If you’d like to stay in the loop with the arts and creativity in Aotearoa, get ‘em in your inbox.
If you’d like to join a movement of people backing the arts and creativity.
Join Kotahi (united, one), our giving collective that boosts opportunities for artists and amplifies their impact on New Zealand.
Since 1998, our mahi has been made possible thanks to a community of generous givers across the country – a growing collective of individuals, whānau and businesses of every age, stage and background.
Our mission? To collectively fuel a thriving arts community, to make Aotearoa New Zealand a better place. We're 100% run through generous giving, and with your support, we:
Whether you're a long time arts lover, arts-curious or never stepped into a gallery or theatre before: there's something for you here. We connect people across the country to create one movement, for everyone: to back the arts.
As thanks for your support, we'll give you back an opportunity to learn, to meet, to share, to support and to transform artists lives. You may transform your life too!
Ways to make your mark - our giving levels.
Boosted – $5 and above
Give to one of many arts projects found on boosted.org.nz - Aotearoa’s only crowdfunded platform dedicated to the arts.
Arts Follower – from $500
Immerse yourself in arts and culture – we’ll let you know the latest news with Aotearoa’s outstanding artists and invite you to arts events around the country.
Arts Backer – from $1,500.
Step up your giving game – deepen your impact and receive invites to exclusive Arts Foundation alumni events throughout the year.
Mark Maker – from $5,500
Invest in the engine that fuels the arts – make your mark on New Zealand and join us on our mission to get arts and creativity on the national agenda.
Arts Champion – from $10,500
Become a champion of the arts – join a radical collective of givers and enable us to fund more artists directly.
Arts Leader – from $30,000
Shape the nation’s art landscape – create opportunity by directly funding artists and our cause in a big way.
If you would like to make a major gift, endow an award, or leave a legacy to the Foundation, please contact Tessa Yeoman 021 252 8411 or tessa@thearts.co.nz
Direct credit
Prefer to make a direct credit? Please transfer your gift to:
Westpac: 03-0502-0344356-00
Reference: Your name and email address or phone number
Do drop us a line at tessa@thearts.co.nz so we can say thank you. Your gift is so appreciated.
Tax effective
All donations are acknowledged and a receipt issued on payment. GST is not payable on donations. Receipts can be used to gain a tax credit. Most donations qualify for a 33% tax credit up to the annual net income of the donor; visit the IRD website for more information. Donations are not refundable.