The team
Professional development
Fiona Sharp, Creative Spaces Network Development Advisor
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
