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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

Ellerslie Flower Show

May 10, 2016 Simon

For the third year running, the CPIT Foundation supported architecture students of CPIT to enter the prestigious 2013 Ellerslie International Flower Show. Held in Christchurch’s Hagley Park, the Ellerslie International Flower Show is New Zealand’s premier garden event, … [Read more...]

Success Stories architecture, Ellerslie International Flower Show, Megan Lutton

The Big Idea

May 10, 2016 Simon

The Big Idea competition was the CPIT Foundation’s principal project for 2012. It symbolised a change of direction for the organisation as it identified a need to shift away from purely a grant-based provider to the key role of facilitator. The Big Idea was also the CPIT … [Read more...]

Success Stories Grace Lethbridge, Harry Loughlan, James Kelly, Judy Yun, Katrina Marshall, Kirstie Jones

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