Photo: Sam Allen, IMPACTauranga
Community arts are created by, with, and for a community. The community is actively involved in creating the art. Community arts projects come in many different shapes and sizes.
– CREATIVE NEW ZEALAND
WHAT MAKES COMMUNITY PROJECTS SUCCESSFUL?
- Creative New Zealand
These notes comprise a summary of a series of in-depth tip sheets developed by Creative New Zealand to support community arts projects. To view the information in its entirety, click here. Click ‘Find out more’ below to read the notes.
Why is it useful?
In these notes, you will learn about
– Making the community the centre of your project
– Creating strong artistic leadership
– Growing strong partnerships
– Creating a strong concept and project plan
– Establishing strong project management
– Keeping your project and people safe
– Creating effective documentation
COMMUNITY ARTS TOOLKIT
The toolkit is aimed at people who lead or are interested in leading community arts projects and draws together best practice from Aotearoa and other parts of the world.
Why is it useful?
In the toolkit, you will find
– Inspirational projects
– Tips and characteristics for strong community arts projects
– Resources to help develop projects
– Links to support and networks
– Key to the project is a series of videos of amazing practitioners from around the country – sharing their projects and their knowledge.
COMMUNITYNET AOTEAROA
What is it? CommunityNet Aotearoa is an online hub where you can find and share resources designed to strengthen community organisations.
Why is it useful? Theses resources are designed to strengthen community organisations and include ‘How To’ guides, stories and case studies, information and advice, tools and templates
WHAT WORKS
What is it? What Works helps organisations gather robust data and information to tell a real story about what they are doing and the difference it makes.
Why is it useful? If you need to reflect on your work, demonstrate its effectiveness and keep improving your practice, this site is for you.
COMMUNITY GOVERNANCE
What is it? Community Governance supports not-for-profit organisations with knowledge and resources relating to good governance to enable them to serve their communities well.
Why is it useful? Along with best practice resources and templates, this support includes access to a governance mentoring programme, and capability training and expertise. Principles of good leadership are outlined, and you can connect to online panel discussions, think tanks and co-design workshops. The services provided are at no cost to participants.