The team
Professional Development
Fiona Sharp, Creative Spaces Projects Coordinator | Kairuruku a toi Kaupapa
Fiona’s role is to coordinate professional development to creative spaces across the motu. Fiona has worked for many years with rangatahi as a secondary school art teacher and Head of Faculty. She has a colourful and creative background as an advocate for all things arts- based and champions the arts as an integral aspect of self-discovery and of weaving a community together. Fiona holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts and a Diploma in Secondary Teaching. Fiona works Monday to Thursday.
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T: +64 4 802 4349
E: fiona.sharp@artsaccess.org.nz
Funding Advisors, Manatū Taonga Creative Spaces Initiative
Kate Hiatt and Hannah Dahlke, Creative Spaces Growth Funding Advisors | Kaiārahi Kohi Moni
E: fundingsupport@artsaccess.org.nz
Hannah and Kate work together to support 53 creative spaces across Aotearoa as they carry out their multi-year funding agreements with Manatū Taonga Ministry for Culture & Heritage (2021-2024). This includes 1:1 support for funded creative spaces to meet their agreement milestones, reports, and funded objectives. This support also includes assistance with identifying and applying to other funding sources towards financial sustainability.
Kate has been at Arts Access Aotearoa since 2019. She has an MA in Arts Management, and has extensive experience in arts administration, community development, and within the philanthropic and performing arts sectors. Kate works Monday to Thursday.
Hannah has been at Arts Access Aotearoa since 2021. She has an MA in Creative and Performing Arts and has worked extensively in arts administration in both Aotearoa and the United States over the past 15 years. Hannah works Monday to Friday until 2.30pm.
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T: +64 4 802 4349
E: kate.hiatt@artsaccess.org.nz
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T: 027 216 5816
E: hannah.dahlke@artsaccess.org.nz
Auckland Activator
Jazz Lolesio, Arts Access Activator Auckland | Whakahohe a Toi Putanga ki Tāmaki Makaurau
Jazz's role is to engage the Creative Spaces Network in Tāmaki Makaurau, promoting the value of participation in the arts, and providing training opportunities that support staff development and promote their artists, programmes and activities. Jazz has been working in music and events for 20 years, running her own independent radio station and charitable trust. She is passionate about Polynesian culture, and creating different platforms and communities. Jazz has a Diploma in Media Management and Media Production, and has extensive knowledge in media, events and the non-for-profit sector.
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T: 021 886 675
E: jazz.lolesio@artsaccess.org.nz
Marketing and Communications
Bobbie Gray, Digital Marketing Specialist | Kaitohutohu Whakatairanga
Bobbie is a digital marketer with more than five years’ experience specialising in creative, multi-platform campaigns, and is developing strategic initiatives to boost the profile of the Creative Spaces Network. She is a practising artist and Director of Comet Project Space, a group of artists focused on light-based installations and community activations. She has exhibited internationally and aims to make a meaningful impact on the development of art and artists in New Zealand. Bobbie works mornings, Monday to Friday.
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E: bobbie.gray@artsaccess.org.nz
Danny Aumua, Visual Content Creator | Kaihoahoa Auaha
Danny Aumua is an award-winning Samoan producer/writer/director, known for producing shows for TVNZ, Discovery Channel and Fox Sports. In 2021, he worked on "Beyond The Veil," and in 2022, he produced "The Tongan Rogue General". He also co-wrote and edited the webseries "9to5ers", nominated for Best NZ Webseries 2023.
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E: danny.aumua@artsaccess.org.nz
