Funding for the arts
The Council provides nearly 3 million dollars annual funding as part of the Annual Plan in order to meet identified needs within the Wellington City community. In addition to grants funded by rates, some funds from other sources (such as bequests) are also administered by the Council.
Each fund has specific criteria.
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- Wellington City Council - City Arts
Wellington City Council aims to make it easy for all Wellingtonians to access and participate in the arts. It does this by supporting the arts through funding, arts programmes and advice and by providing venues and facilities such as Toi Pōneke, Wellington Arts Centre.














