2010–13 Strategic Plan - Creative New Zealand

OUTCOME 4:New Zealand artsgain internationalsuccessFigure 13. Average total fundingallocated to Outcome 4$2.270millionWhat are weseeking to achieve?Working collaboratively with ourpartners, Creative New Zealandaims to position the best ofNew Zealand arts and artists toachieve lasting success in targetoverseas markets. 10International exposure allowsartists to develop their practicethrough observing and interactingwith international colleagues.International success can alsohelp develop New Zealand artsdomestically, by inspiring otherNew Zealand artists to raise theirsights and by giving a better10 “Artists” includes ensembles andcompanies.understanding of internationalstandards. Public appreciationof the arts in New Zealand isalso likely to increase the morethe public is aware of, and hasexperience of our internationallysuccessful artists.Our work over thepast three yearsNew Zealand’s involvement in theVenice Biennale 2009 and the 10thFestival of Pacific Arts 2008 werekey events for Creative New Zealandin 2008/09.The Venice Biennale is thecornerstone of the internationalpresentation of New Zealand’svisual arts, with 114,556 visits toboth New Zealand exhibitions. 11The Festival of Pacific Arts isthe largest and most significantinternational forum for indigenouspeoples to share and exchange theircultures. Both events providedsignificant opportunities forNew Zealand artists to be seen andheard internationally. Visit ourwebsite at www.creativenz.govt.nzfor highlights from these events.11 New Zealand’s official presence fromJune to November 2009 at the VeniceBiennale consisted of two exhibitions byJudy Millar and Francis Upritchard.In 2008/09 more than 40international visitors participatedin the Te Manu Ka Tau, FlyingFriends International Visitorsprogramme, which was establishedto develop international marketsand audiences by bringingpresenters, directors, curators,publishers and other influentialindividuals to New Zealand. Morethan 40 international engagementsfor New Zealand artists weresecured as a result of Te Manu KaTau programmes for literature,visual arts and performing arts.“Impacts” (short- tomedium-term goals)associated with Outcome 4Over the next three years, CreativeNew Zealand seeks to make adifference in the following ways:• Distinctive, high-quality,internationally viable art ispresented overseas• International markets andaudiences for New Zealand artare developed• Artists, practitioners and artsorganisations develop skillsand capabilities for engaginginternationally.Arts Council of New Zealand Toi Aotearoa Statement of Intent 2010–2013 45