The team
Kate Hiatt, Creative Spaces Advisor | Kaiārahi a Toi Whakawātea Tangata
Kate’s role is to support and connect creative spaces around New Zealand, strengthening their resilience and capability, and championing the value they bring to the people and communities they support. Kate has extensive experience in the performing arts sector – as a performer, a creator and in a range of administration roles. She has also worked in the health, community development and philanthropic sectors. She was the Community Engagement and Grants Manager for Wellington Community Trust for seven years. She has an MA in Arts Management. Kate works Monday to Thursday..
Pronouns: she/her
T: +64 4 802 4349
E: kate.hiatt@artsaccess.org.nz
Hannah Dahlke, Creative Spaces Funding Advisor | Kaiārahi Kohi Moni
Hannah’s role is to support the Creative Spaces Initiative, which provides critical funding for the creative spaces sector. Hannah has a MA in Creative and Performing Arts majoring in Dance Studies from the University of Auckland. She has worked extensively in arts administration in both Aotearoa and the United States over the past 15 years, including as a Grants Specialist for the Washington State Arts Commission. Hannah works Monday through Thursday.
Pronouns: she/her
T: 027 216 5816
E: fundingsupport@artsaccess.org.nz
Neil Wallace, Creative Spaces Funding Advisor | Kaiārahi Kohi Moni
Neil’s role is to support the Creative Spaces Initiative, which provides critical funding for the creative spaces sector. Neil (Ngati Irakehu, Kati Kuri, Kai Tahu) has a background in arts leadership and governance roles. He has an Advanced Diploma in Art & Creativity and a degree in creative media. Neil also lectures in professional portfolio and exhibition studies at Ucol – Te Pūkenga. He works Monday to Thursday.
Pronouns: he/him
E: fundingsupport@artsaccess.org.nz