Domestic Futurists installation view
Establishing a community of likeminded organisations to push boundaries and explore new opportunities for creative New Zealanders remains one of the driving philosophies behind TheNewDowse. Our partnerships are based on our values - inspirational, accessible, adventurous and entrepreneurial.
Annual Partners
We work closely with our annual partners, who provide us with expert advice, great support and exceptional service. We regularly work as a creative team. This means that each party receives a range of unique values and benefits – including enhanced project outcomes, brand exposure, team development and innovative solutions in our own sectors.
We regularly form project-based partnerships with businesses that enable us to present our award-winning exhibitions at TheNewDowse and around the country. We are New Zealand’s most active exhibition touring organisation. Our exhibitions are regularly seen in high profile venues throughout New Zealand. If you’d like to work with us to bring exceptional creative stories to New Zealanders, please contact Director Cam McCracken on T +64 4 560 1480 | E cam.mccracken@huttcity.govt.nz
The Dowse Foundation is an independent charitable trust, established in 2003 to raise funds for the ongoing development of TheNewDowse. The Dowse Foundation also sponsor the biennial Gold Awards. If you wish to join or support the trust, please contact the Trustees E thedowse.foundation@huttcity.govt.nz
The Blumhardt Foundation was established to build an extensive body of New Zealand decorative arts and design; encourage professional development amongst decorative artists and design and stimulate interest in their work. The Foundation has worked in partnership to establish The Blumhardt Gallery on the 1st floor of TheNewDowse. Changing exhibitions will showcase some of the best decorative art and design in New Zealand, with a number of these projects curated by recipients of the annual Blumhardt Foundation Creative New Zealand Curatorial Internship.