The Creative Capital Arts Trust (CCAT) is an umbrella organisation which has been established in order to facilitate the delivery of key arts events in Wellington and create a reliable resource for the emerging arts sector in Wellington.

What we hope to achieve

CCAT aims to provide a professional and sustainable body delivering fresh and vibrant arts events supported by a variety of funders and engaging a wide range of audiences, both locally and internationally. The initial mandate of the CCAT will be to sustain and build the Cuba St Carnival and Fringe Festivals, providing a solid structure on which these two events can flourish, while at the same time building capability to produce other arts and creative events as the organisation grows.

Our people and partners

The CCAT Board is comprised of a mix of skilled professionals with expertise in finance, recruitment, legal, public relations, advocacy and fundraising. They are:
  • Tim Brown – Chair of the CCAT, Executive with Infratil’s Management
  • Nick Simcock - previous Chair of the Cuba St Carnival Collective Trust, Managing Director of Korn/Ferry Futurestep.
  • Miranda Clayton – previous Chair of the Fringe Arts Trust, consultant for Busby Ramshaw Grice.
  • Nigel Moody – previous trustee with the Cuba St Carnival Collective Trust, Commercial Lawyer-Partner at Gibson Sheat.
  • Philippa Bowron – previous trustee with the Fringe Arts Trust, Senior Strategy Advisor at Welllington City Council.
The CCAT has received start-up funding from both the Wellington City Council and Creative New Zealand. This has enabled the Board to engage a full-time Project Manager, Emma Giesen, to lead the establishment of the organisation. Emma has a strong background in working with non-profit organisations, both in New Zealand and abroad, and brings extensive experience and expertise in fundraising and project and event management. If you would like further information on the CCAT please contact Emma on 021 688 953 or by email on emma@ccat.org.nz