The Trust supports the development of exciting and innovative artistic works, the professional development of emerging artists, and the quality of the arts community in Dunedin and New Zealand. The volunteer Trust consists of a group of professional people with skills in public governance, event and arts management, community arts development, accountancy, and more.
Current Trustees are Sian Findlay (Acting Chair), George McLenaghen (Trustee), Quinn Hardie (Trustee), Rebekah Mapson (Trustee).
Are you interested in being a Dunedin Fringe Arts Trustee? The Trust is always keen to hear from people interested in being on the board. Contact info@dunedinfringe.nz
Our core team of staff and contractors produce the Dunedin Fringe Festival, the Amped Music Project, NZ Young Writers Festival, White Box window gallery and manage the new performing arts venue Te Whare o Rukutia. We also manage the Dunedin Community Gallery on behalf of the Dunedin City Council.
We provide support to the art community from our central and warm office space at 19 George Street, as well as opportunities for young people to work with us. Volunteers are an essential part of the Fringe HQ team and we recruit volunteers year round.
Dunedin Fringe Arts Trust STRATEGIC DIRECTIONS 2021-2023
The Dunedin Fringe Festival is an annual open access festival, where we welcome all artists and all art forms. Anyone can register an event. In 2021 there were 100 artist-run events in the programme.
Te Whare o Rukutia is a performance space administered by the Dunedin Fringe Arts Trust for Ōtepoti’s performing arts community. It supports the presentation of established, emerging, and collaborative work, and new experiences for our audiences.
The New Zealand Young Writers Festival is an annual festival, including workshops, performances, panel discussions, and bookish social festivities.
AMPED Music Project is an annual free 7-week music mentorship programme that aims to encourage and empower young musicians. We run free all ages, alcohol free gigs and workshops for high school bands/solo acts.
White Box is a visual art gallery which showcases a diverse range of engaging arts projects in an accessible environment.
Talking to the Box Office...
