Fundraising dossier
Funding partners & supporters
Vistru Arts Charitable Trust is preparing multi-year photography exhibitions, education, and public programmes. We are seeking philanthropic grants, government support, and mission-aligned sponsors to help us build capacity and deliver impact across Tāmaki Makaurau and Aotearoa.
Evidence-led programming that uplifts emerging photographic voices and builds bilingual public resources.
Transparent governance, asset-lock protections, and dual-authorised financial controls governed by the Trust Deed.
Collaborations with schools, universities, iwi, migrant community groups, and arts organisations to extend reach.
Exhibitions & touring
Production, installation, touring costs, and bilingual mediation for contemporary photography exhibitions across Tāmaki Makaurau and beyond.
Education & community learning
Workshops, labs, and mentorship for youth, tertiary students, and community photographers with free participation.
Infrastructure & staffing
Core team, equipment, digital archiving, and accessibility services that keep programmes safe, inclusive, and sustainable.
Partnership process
- 1Request our prospectus: includes strategic plan, budget projections, and upcoming programme calendar.
- 2Meet with trustees to align on outcomes, recognition, and reporting expectations.
- 3Confirm agreement outlining investment focus, milestones, and evaluation.
Key facts
- Governance & compliance: www.vistru.org.nz/governance
- Public-benefit, asset-locked; dual-authorised payments.
- Confidentiality: Funding materials may include unpublished artistic works. Do not distribute without written consent.
- Registered details (NZ): NZBN 9429053132017 | Charitable Trust Board No. 50242809 | Incorporated 17-Sep-2025 (Registered).
- Charities Services registration: pending. Donations tax credit may not be available unless and until IRD donee status is granted.
- Privacy: www.vistru.org.nz/privacy