Fund helps Ka¯piti community to be creative

The Ka¯ piti Coast District Council grants allocation committee has awarded Creative Communities Scheme funds to 22 applicants across a wide range of arts projects.

The scheme helps artists and community organisations establish and implement local art initiatives and is a partnership programme between Ka¯piti Coast District Council and Creative New Zealand.

Chair of the grants allocation subcommittee, councillor Jackie Elliott, said the committee was thrilled to receive so many quality applications from across the district.

“It’s a real testament to the vibrant creative sector we have here in Ka¯ piti. This year’s recipients will use grants to fund projects as diverse as comedy shows, music and theatre performances, photographic exhibitions, interactive murals, ceramic and clay workshops, dance classes, as well as the regular Jazz in the Park and Mulled Wine Concerts, and more.”

The recipients of the February 2022 round of the Creative Community Scheme are: Bridget O’Shanassy, Crows Feet Dance Collective, Handstand Productions, Himiona Grace, Holly Jane Ewens, Humorous Arts Charitable Trust Board, Ka¯piti Coast Photographic Society (KCPS), Ka¯piti Playhouse,

Ka¯ piti Women’s Centre, Ka¯piti Youth Support, Mulled Wine Concerts (June — August 2022), Music Festivals and Events, O¯ taki Montessori, O¯ taki Pottery Club, Paeka¯ka¯riki Station Precinct, Phillip Gerard Simmonds,

StarJam Charitable Trust, Storm Davenport, The CanInspire Charitable Trust, Theo Arraj, Zeal Education Trust — Ka¯piti.

■ More information can be found at kapiticoast.govt.nz/ creativecommunities