17 September 2025 5:30pm - 7:30 pm 
The Great Hall at The Arts Centre 
Christchurch! Come to the party!
Wednesday, 17 September at The Great Hall in the Arts Centre 5.30pm – 7.30pm
The Arts Foundation Te Tumu Toi, in partnership with Creative NZ, and the Rata Foundation, invite you to back the arts in Ōtautahi this September.
14 local artists and creative organisations will speed-introduce their latest arts projects – and then draw on the power of the crowd to help make them happen!
Meet the makers – 14 artists and organisations pitch their ideas live, giving you a first look at the creative projects about to take flight.
Be part of the action – pledge support in real time, see crowdfunding totals grow, and feel the energy of a roomful of art lovers backing creativity together.
Celebrate local arts – connect with 200+ members of the community, funders, and creatives in one of the city’s most iconic spaces.
It’s free & fun – enjoy kai, conversation, and the buzz of supporting something bigger than yourself.