Wednesday, 5 May 2021, 1:43 pm
The Arts Foundation Te Tumu Toi have today announced
their 2021 Springboard awardees – seven artists, each at a
formative stage of their career, with outstanding potential
in a variety of arts disciplines. Along with a $15,000 gift,
each recipient has been matched (with cupid-like
consideration) to a senior artist mentor from the Arts
Foundation alumni of Laureates, Icons, New Generation,
residency or Fellowship recipients. Mentors also receive a
$5,000 koha for their time.
Now in its second year,
the Arts Foundation Springboard programme is a financial,
mentoring and resource support system designed to have a
significant impact on the recipient’s growth and