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October 11, 2016 Simon

The Ara Foundation – formed to improve the ability of Ara staff and students to fully embrace experiences and opportunities – has again provided grants across a vast range of activities this financial period. From travelling to Brazil to represent New Zealand in football, to … [Read more...]

Success Stories

Jazz packed celebration

June 4, 2016 Simon

Ara Presents: 25th Anniversary Gala Concert – supported by the Ara Foundation – kicked off the Cavell Leitch International Jazz and Blues Festival. The fabulous musical showcase enticed alumni from all over the world to return to Christchurch to perform. Former and current … [Read more...]

Success Stories 25th Anniversary Gala Concert, Cavell Leitch, Cavell Leitch International Jazz and Blues Festival

Foundation grants $93,000

May 10, 2016 Simon

From ballet dancers, to artists and humanitarians, Ara Foundation grants have supported 13 students and staff of the Ara Institute of Canterbury to achieve personal, academic and professional goals over the last eighteen months. In total more than $93,000 worth of grants have … [Read more...]

Success Stories Carl Pascoe, Karen Lewis

The ArtBox

May 10, 2016 Simon

Mobile, modular and steel-framed, the ArtBox, located on the corner of Madras and St Asaph streets, is a new creative space for Christchurch artists to exhibit and for residents to browse, view and purchase art. Much anticipated by the CBD and art community, the first gallery … [Read more...]

Success Stories ArtBox, artists F3 Design, Martin Trusttum

The 3D printer

May 10, 2016 Simon

In 2011, the CPIT Foundation granted CPIT $80,000 to acquire a 3D printer. The printer was part of the institute’s knowledge transfer strategy to improve teaching and research by building capability and capacity in rapid prototyping. In addition, CPIT anticipated the 3D … [Read more...]

Success Stories 3d printer, Margaret Leonard

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