About Us
Supporting creative artists in Albert-Eden to produce and promote arts and culture events.
About
Neighbourhood Arts (funded by the Albert-Eden Local Board) helps bring community-led arts projects to life across our diverse neighbourhoods. We partner with local artists and organisers, offering funding, advice, and connections to make creative ideas happen. Together, we celebrate Albert-Eden's unique identity and vibrant community spirit.
How it works
THE SPARK 💡
You have an idea for a project, workshop, or community celebration.
THE KŌRERO 🗣️
Connect with our Arts Broker to refine your plan and find local connections.
THE SUPPORT 🤝
Apply for funding (July-Aug), access advice, and help with council processes.
THE EVENT 🎨
Your project comes to life in a local Albert-Eden space!
What is supported
Projects that:
- —Celebrate and share local stories
- —Encourage community-led participation
- —Connect artists, audiences, and neighbourhoods
- —Strengthen Albert-Eden's creative ecosystem
- —Create moments of surprise and discovery
- —Activate spaces not usually used for the arts
These include exhibitions, performances, festivals, creative workshops, or public installations—anything that helps tell local stories, engage new audiences, and bring neighbourhood spaces to life.
Got an idea?
Get in touch — we'd love to hear about it!
Send a Message
Funding
Funding for Neighbourhood Arts comes from the Albert-Eden Local Board and opens for applications in July / August every year. This is announced via our social media channels. Our Arts Broker is available year-round to discuss your ideas, offer advice, and help refine your proposal - so get in touch early if you're planning a project.
Have questions or want to discuss an idea? We would love to hear from you!
Email us at shona@neighbourhoodarts.org.nz - no question is too big or small.
Other Funding Sources
Albert-Eden Local Board grants
The Albert Eden Local Board provides several other grants for events and projects within our community.
Information on these grants can be accessed here →Creative Communities Scheme
The CCS is an Auckland region wide grant that comes from Creative NZ and is delivered in partnership with Auckland Council.
Information and dates for the CCS can be accessed here →