Share this page

Grants

The Arts Centre
  • What's on
  • Visit

      Visit

    • Getting here
    • General information
    • Visitor itineraries
    • Public spaces
    • The Arts Centre Mākete (market)
    • Galleries & museums
      • Pūmanawa
      • Rutherford’s Den
      • Teece Museum of Classical Antiquities
      • The Central Art Gallery
      • The Physics Room
    • Performing arts & film
      • Canterbury Academy of Dance
      • Lumière Cinemas
      • Backstage Social Club
    • Education
      • Rekindle
      • Arts Centre Education
      • University of Canterbury Arts at The Arts Centre
    • Creative Residences
      • Arts Four Creative Residency Programme 2021
      • Airbnb in the Creative Residence
    • Retailers
      • Absolution
      • Dee Dee Thai Massage
      • Frances Nation Home
      • Indigo & Provisions
      • Pepa Stationery
      • The Fudge Cottage
      • Department of Conservation (DOC) Visitor Centre
      • Fragranzi Artisan Perfume Studio
      • Paint & Sip Studio
      • Adventure Books
      • Frances Nation Grocer
    • Eat & drink
      • Bijou bar
      • Bunsen
      • Cellar Door
      • The Fudge Cottage
      • The Rolling Om
      • Zen Sushi & Dumplings
    • Offices
      • Rhodes + Associates
      • SCAPE Public Art
      • Frank Film
      • Brown Bread
    • Filming & photography
  • About
    • Our vision
    • Management
    • History
    • News
    • Careers
    • Resources
    • Awards
  • Lease
    • Retail
      • Pop-ups
      • Level One, Boys’ High Building
  • Venue hire
    • Great Hall
    • Community Meeting Room
    • Maker Workshop
    • Outdoor spaces
    • Pūmanawa community exhibition space
    • Rutherford’s Den Lecture Theatre
    • The Gym
    • Clock Tower Boardroom
  • Support
  • Contact
  • Donate
  • The Arts Centre
    Donate
  • What's on
  • Visit
    • Getting here
    • General information
    • Visitor itineraries
    • Public spaces
    • The Arts Centre Mākete (market)
    • Galleries & museums
      • Pūmanawa
      • Rutherford’s Den
      • Teece Museum of Classical Antiquities
      • The Central Art Gallery
      • The Physics Room
    • Performing arts & film
      • Canterbury Academy of Dance
      • Lumière Cinemas
      • Backstage Social Club
    • Education
      • Rekindle
      • Arts Centre Education
      • University of Canterbury Arts at The Arts Centre
    • Creative Residences
      • Arts Four Creative Residency Programme 2021
      • Airbnb in the Creative Residence
    • Retailers
      • Absolution
      • Dee Dee Thai Massage
      • Frances Nation Home
      • Indigo & Provisions
      • Pepa Stationery
      • The Fudge Cottage
      • Department of Conservation (DOC) Visitor Centre
      • Fragranzi Artisan Perfume Studio
      • Paint & Sip Studio
      • Adventure Books
      • Frances Nation Grocer
    • Eat & drink
      • Bijou bar
      • Bunsen
      • Cellar Door
      • The Fudge Cottage
      • The Rolling Om
      • Zen Sushi & Dumplings
    • Offices
      • Rhodes + Associates
      • SCAPE Public Art
      • Frank Film
      • Brown Bread
    • Filming & photography
  • About
    • Our vision
    • Management
    • History
    • News
    • Careers
    • Resources
    • Awards
  • Lease
    • Retail
      • Pop-ups
      • Level One, Boys’ High Building
  • Venue hire
    • Great Hall
    • Community Meeting Room
    • Maker Workshop
    • Outdoor spaces
    • Pūmanawa community exhibition space
    • Rutherford’s Den Lecture Theatre
    • The Gym
    • Clock Tower Boardroom
  • Support
  • Contact
  • Donate
  • Home » Support » Grants

    Grants


    Every donation, regardless of size, makes a difference and is much appreciated.

     

    As an independent charitable trust with no ongoing central or local government funding, The Arts Centre relies upon donations, grants, sponsorships, bequests and goods-in-kind to keep up the momentum on the restoration project, as well as fund activities and programmes during the year.


    Supporting us to make a difference

    The Arts Centre relies upon grants from several New Zealand trusts and foundations to help keep the doors open and activities underway, allowing The Arts Centre to connect with 650,000 people each year who visit the site and enjoy both the heritage atmosphere and the range of  performances, children’s programmes and exhibitions on show.

    The Arts Centre is an independent charitable organisation and the operational costs of keeping such a large site running are enormous.

    We are very thankful for our current grant makers and encourage others to join them so that we can offer a wider variety of programmes and activities to the community throughout the year, offering something for everyone.

    Thank you to those who have supported us with a grant this past year. 


    Foundation donors

    • Christchurch Earthquake Appeal Trust
    • Manatu Taonga Ministry for Culture and Heritage
    • The Aotearoa Foundation

    Foundations and trusts

    • Christchurch City Council
    • Concerts for Christchurch Foundation Trust
    • Creative New Zealand
    • New Zealand Lottery Grants Board
    • Rata Foundation
    • Stout Trust
    • The Elizabeth Ball Trust
    • The Lion Foundation
    • The Mainland Foundation
    • The Southern Trust
    • The Trusts Community Foundation
    • UK Christchurch Earthquake Appeal

    Donor spotlight

    Rata Foundation

    “Rātā Foundation has provided generous funding for the Rutherford’s Den Education Programme as part of the Te Ako (Learn), one of their five key community investment areas. This programme reaches 2,500 students aged 5-18 each year, providing unique and stimulating activities in a science museum set in a heritage environment.  A new activity in 2019 was taking a roadshow out to schools who couldn’t visit The Arts Centre, allowing many more students to experience the wonders of science. Additionally, the foundation has also helped fund earthquake restoration at The Arts Centre via their Building Fund, providing grants towards the $10m Observatory Tower rebuild project. Thank you to Rātā Foundation for your support for The Arts Centre.”

    Grants help us restore and reactivate The Arts Centre.
    Donate
    The Arts Centre

    The organisations based at The Arts Centre have their own opening hours. There are also public spaces for people to enjoy between the hours of 10.00am to 5.00pm.


    Visit

    2 Worcester Boulevard, Christchurch, New Zealand

    Open seven days, 10.00am-5.00pm.

    Admission to The Arts Centre is free, but some organisations have entry fees.

    Map Pin View map and directions


    Donate
    Contact
    Phone
    03 366 0989 info@artscentre.org.nz

    Social
  • Donate

    Keep in touch

    Sign up here to receive The Arts Centre newsletter

  • Terms and Conditions
  • Privacy Statement
  • Sitemap

  • © 2019 The Arts Centre Te Matatiki Toi Ora.
    Website by Libby & Ben.