Co-chair Announcement

The Arts Foundation Te Tumu Toi announces two new co-chair appointments, as current chair Garth Gallaway steps down after a remarkable decade of governance. This is the first time the Foundation has had a co-leadership model at chair level, as well as an artist in the chair role. The co-chair structure has been designed to better reflect the dual philanthropic and creative communities of the Foundation.

• Chelsea Winstanley ONZM – New Zealand film producer, focusing on artists

• Kent Gardner – co-founder and CEO of Evans Randall Investors, focusing on philanthropy

Incoming co-chair, Kent Gardner says: “I’ve been a Trustee of the Foundation for 3 years now – and in that time I’ve grown to deeply appreciate the unique opportunity we have to bring all kinds of people closer to the arts. As a trustee of the Foundation, and now as co-chair, I’m excited to be part of an organisation that priorities a thriving creative community in Aotearoa New Zealand. Imagine a New Zealand where arts philanthropy is not only abundant, but strategic – where we could work together, including with Government, to solve the current arts funding crisis.” – Kent Gardner

Incoming co-chair, Chelsea Winstanely says: “As a practising artist, the values of Te Tumu Toi deeply resonate with me and I am excited to co-chair alongside Kent Gardner to fulfil the aspirations of the foundation. While our pukenga may be different, I believe they will be complimentary to maintain the whāriki that has been laid before us by the outgoing chair, Garth Gallaway. However, what I am most excited about is the opportunity to serve and support our artists and communities in their artistic pursuits – across all art forms.”

Garth Gallaway, outgoing co-chair, says: “We are very proud to welcome Chelsea and Kent into this significant role. The co-chair model is a first for Te Tumu Toi, and one that we feel reflects our evolution as an organisation – bringing artists and givers together to fuel a thriving arts community in Aotearoa New Zealand. In these fractured times where artists are under more pressure than ever due to funding scarcity, this organisation has a vital role to play; and I am certain that Chelsea and Kent individually and collectively will bring vitality, integrity and great commitment.”

The Arts Foundation also acknowledge the remarkable contribution of Garth Gallaway after a decade as a trustee and six years in the chair role. The impact of his wise, brave and thoughtful leadership is deeply felt.