The Creative Places Awards 2006
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2006 Creative Places Awards were presented by Creative New Zealand at the Local Government New Zealand Conference in Wellington
The Creative Places Awards recognises local government's vital investment in the arts of New Zealand. They also celebrate innovative arts projects that have enhanced the social, economic and cultural wellbeing of their communities.
Image: Wellington City shares the Premier Creative Places Award for its public sculpture initiatives including Len Lye's Water Whirler.2006 Creative Places Awards were presented by Creative New Zealand at the Local Government New Zealand Conference in Wellington
The Creative Places Awards recognises local government's vital investment in the arts of New Zealand. They also celebrate innovative arts projects that have enhanced the social, economic and cultural wellbeing of their communities.
Image: Wellington City shares the Premier Creative Places Award for its public sculpture initiatives including Len Lye's Water Whirler."Creative New Zealand values its partnership with local government and these awards acknowledge those local authorities and council organisations where exciting, innovative arts projects are an integral part of their agenda," says Elizabeth Kerr, Chief Executive of Creative New Zealand
The Premier Creative Places Award is chosen from the District and City Council winners in the following four categories:
This year's award winners are as follows:
Commissions and public artworks: District councils
First Equal
Horowhenua District Council for Foxton Mural Project
South Wairarapa District Council for 30th Anniversary Commemorative Wall
Commissions and public artworks: City and Regional Councils
Wellington City Council for Sculpture Duo
Commissions and public artworks: City and Regional Councils
Judges Citation: Christchurch City Council for Cambridge Green
Built environment: District Councils
Whangarei District Council for New Central Library
Built environment: City and Regional Councils
Nelson City Council for Millers Acre Centre, Taha o te Awa
Cultural festivals and art events: District Councils
Hastings District Council for Hastings Blossom Festival, 2005
Cultural festivals and art events: City and Regional Councils
Hamilton City Council for Rare View: A glimpse into Hamilton's Somali Community
Arts provision: District Councils
Southland District Council for "Southern Odyssey - The People's Republic of State Highway 94"
Arts provision: City and Regional Councils
Auckland City Council for Events Strategy and CBD Public Activity Strategy
The Premier Award went to Wellington City Council for Sculpture Duo and Liz Civil, Team Leader Arts Planning, Auckland City Council was awarded the Outstanding Contribution Award.