Hawke’s Bay is a region on the east coast of New Zealand’s North Island. It’s known for its beaches and wineries. Examples of the region’s art deco architecture include the Daily Telegraph Building and Municipal Theatre in Napier, and the Hawke’s Bay Opera House in Hastings.

Ngā Toi Hawke’s Bay’s responsibilities extend over the following local authorities: Central Hawke's Bay District, Hastings District, Napier City and Wairoa District.

Find out more about our region from each respective District Council:

Central Hawke’s Bay District Council www.chbdc.govt.nz

Hastings District Council www.hastingsdc.govt.nz

Napier City Council www.napier.govt.nz

Wairoa District Council www.wairoadc.govt.nz

Are you involved in an arts project, festival, performance or workshop? If so, you can apply for a Creative Communities grant, funded by Creative NZ and managed in Hastings by Hastings District Council and Napier City Council. The purpose of the central government initiative is to increase the range, diversity and participation in the arts in communities.

Creative New Zealand, in partnership with, Napier City Council distributes $52,680 to groups, organisations and individuals working within our local creative community each year.

There are two funding rounds each year, in February and August.  Download the project guidelines, brochure and application form. Most grants range between $500 and $2,500. 

You are also able to apply to Hastings Creative Communities Scheme for your event/project, providing it involves Napier and Hastings residents and you are request funding for different components of the project. Please complete the appropriate application forms if applying to both councils.

Creative NZ Arts Grants: offer short-term project funding projects and longer-term planning for New Zealand artists, arts practitioners and arts organisations. The 12-month investment plan offers arts funding through to 30 June 2021, with the first decisions notified in mid-September 2020. The programme is designed to offer support and funding across the arts community, to artists, arts practitioners, arts groups and arts organisations as they transition into a COVID-19-impacted ‘new normal’, recognising there will not be enough funding to meet the increasing demand. 

Short term project funding closing dates:

20 Nov 2020, 1pm.

Check in with Creative NZ for updates, funding calendar and further funding opportunities. Check out this youtube playlist which provides information on their Art Grants and how to apply.