The Creatives in Schools programme is an opportunity for schools to work with creative professionals to deliver inspiring learning experiences for ākonga and students. It provides funding of up to $17,000 per project.

The programme is delivered by Te Tāhuhu o te Mātauranga | Ministry of Education in partnership with Te Manatū Taonga | Ministry for Culture and Heritage and Creative New Zealand.

Schools, kura, and creative(s) work together to plan a project and then submit a joint application. If your application is successful, schools and kura will work with the creative to deliver the creative experience for students and ākonga. The project must run for between 8 and 20 weeks.

The Creatives in Schools learning experiences enhance students’ wellbeing; improves their core competencies in communication, collaboration, and creative thinking; and inspires their awareness of careers in the arts and creative sectors.
Creatives in Schools supports Years 1–13, including students with learning support needs and from a refugee background.
Applications close 11.59pm on Monday 21 August 2023:

If you need support getting your 2023 project underway, or you have questions about the programme and applying for future rounds, please email: creativesinSchools@education.govt.nz

More information about the programme and a list of available creatives cam be found here: Creatives in Schools – Education in New Zealand