Central Lakes Art Support Scheme (CLASS)
These grants are administered by the four Community Arts Councils in the Central Lakes Trust region to increase, at a local level, both participation in the arts and the diversity of arts available to the community.
These grants are administered by the four Community Arts Councils in the Central Lakes Trust region to increase, at a local level, both participation in the arts and the diversity of arts available to the community. The four Community Arts Councils are based in Alexandra, Wānaka, Queenstown and Cromwell.
The maximum amount per project that can be funded through this Scheme is $2,500. If funding greater than $2,500 is required, then a direct application should be made to CLT by way of the standard CLT grant application form.
Conditions of CLASS
For the purposes of the Central Lakes Trust Arts Support Scheme, “Arts” is defined as, “all forms of creative and interpretive expression”. These include:
Language, Arts and Literature
Performing Arts
Visual Arts
Multi-disciplinary (projects which cross over two or more of the above categories.
Please note:
Applicants must meet the Scheme’s eligibility criteria.
Grants are limited to a maximum of $2,500 per project.
To apply, please contact your local Community Arts Council:
COMMUNITY ARTS COUNCIL CONTACTS
Alexandra Community Arts Council
Alexandra, Earnscleugh-Manuherikia and Teviot Valley Wards
Shona Bain
03 448 6115 / 0274 137 421
Creative Queenstown
Wakatipu & Arrowtown Wards, but excludes Kingston
Jan Maxwell
03 441 0469 / 027 233 7934
Arts Central
Cromwell Ward
Hillary Jenkins
021 167 6916
Upper Clutha Community Arts Council
Wānaka Ward including Makarora
Robyn van Reenen or Susan Manson
027 424 9441