About us
Arts Access Aotearoa | Whakahauhau Katoa o Hanga was established in 1995 as a charitable trust. It aims to provide access to the arts for those who have been marginalised by the mainstream because of their circumstances. The Māori name translates as "encouraging all to create". As a national organisation, we work to increase artistic opportunities for our key stakeholders: disabled people, disconnected youth, senior citizens, mental health service users, prisoners, disadvantaged migrants and refugees.
Vision
A society where all people are able to participate in the arts, whatever their circumstances.
Artistic vision
Arts activities that reflect quality, diversity and difference, and provide opportunities for creative expression by marginalised individuals and communities.
Purpose
- To work with individuals and communities, promoting an inclusive approach to the arts and culture.
- To support opportunities for marginalised people to participate in the arts for their overall health and wellbeing.
Our values
We believe that all people have a right to creative expression and access to opportunities to create and participate in the arts.
In all aspects of its work, Arts Access Aotearoa seeks to uphold the Treaty of Waitangi.
In this section
Our programmes
At Arts Access Aotearoa, all of our activities and events are undertaken through our four programmes: Community Development and Wellbeing; Advocacy and Profiling; Education and Research; and Income Generation. View Our programmes...
Our partners
Arts Access Aotearoa works in partnership with individuals and organisations to achieve its objectives. We acknowledge and value the support of all our partners and supporters. If you would like to support our work, we would love to hear from you. Please contact us (E: T: 04-802 4349). View Our partners...
Our people
Arts Access Aotearoa is governed by a board of trustees. Marianne Taylor and Jan Hinde are Co-Executive Directors, working on a job-share basis. View Our people...
Contact us
We welcome your interest in our work. Please contact us for more information. View Contact us...
FAQs
If you want to find out about Arts Access Aotearoa's activities or how we may be able to work with you, this page may answer your questions. If you have any queries, please send us with your question. View FAQs...