Simon Bowden
Changes in Arts Patronage: Simon Bowden and Anna Connell
What should arts philanthrophy in NZ look like today? Lynn talks to philanthropist and digital marketing consultant Anna Connell and Arts Foundation Director Simon Bowden. Lynn also finds out why the… Audio
Peter Godfrey Memorial Service
Six choirs, including over 200 singers and soloist Janey MacKenzie, celebrate the life and leadership of Professor Peter Godfrey CBE, with introductions by Christine Argyle and addresses by Peter… Audio, Gallery
Creatives celebrated with Art awards
Eleven Kiwi artists have been celebrated for their creativity this week at the Arts Foundation Awards. This year the awards recognise excellence in film, music, dance, painting, poetry, playwriting… Audio
Katherine Mansfield Menton Fellowship Saved
After an intensive fundraising effort - the Winn-Manson Menton Trust, and the Arts Foundation have managed to raise 800 thousand dollars, which means the Katherine Mansfield Menton fellowship has been… Audio
Arts Funding
Creative New Zealand's projecting a 10% drop in funds for the arts sector this year, due to a forecast decrease in Lottery Grant Board funding. This has got arts companies worried, with the Basement… Audio, Gallery
Simon Bowden
Executive Director of The Arts Foundation, Simon Bowden talks about the success of its crowdfunding website Boosted with $2 million raised for New Zealand arts. Audio
Are people breaching tax laws by claiming rebates on donations?
The Inland Revenue Department is clarifying the rules around rebates for charitable donations as some donors may be breaching the law. Its concern is around the grey area when donors, particularly to… Audio
Arts funding
Sporting stars have the high profile Halberg Awards; now the Arts Foundation is planning an equivalent event for artists. It's also funding a crowd-funding website - www.boosted.org.nz - to tap into… Audio
Simon Bowden
Executive Director of The Arts Foundation on the new Macquarie Private Wealth New Zealand Arts Awards taking place next week. Audio
Private Arts Funders
Simon Bowden of the Arts Foundation and the winner of this years Harriet Friedlander New York Residency, Seung Yul Oh. Audio
Arts philanthropy
Creative New Zealand has just put out a report looking at ways to get more out of the private sector and a government think tank looking at arts philanthropy issues its report in a few weeks. We hear… Audio
Witi Ihimaera plagarism row
With guests Keith Sorrenson - University of Auckland emeritus history professor, Sophia Blair - co-president NZUSA and Simon Bowden - Executive Director, Arts Foundation. Audio
Simon Bowden
Arts Foundation Executive Director talks about Laureate Awards announced last night amid some controversy. Audio
