Dunedin Fringe Arts Trust Seeking New Trustees
The Dunedin Fringe Arts Trust (DFAT) is seeking new volunteer Trustees to join our governance board. We're looking for people who are motivated to support an organisation with a vision of a city ignited by creativity, and a mission to provide platforms for creative expression that help nurture communities.
DFAT is the governing body for a range of creative arts programming in Ōtepoti/Dunedin, including the Dunedin Fringe Festival, Amped Music Project, New Zealand Young Writers Festival, performing arts venue Te Whare o Rukutia, and the White Box Gallery.
These are volunteer roles that require a commitment of a few hours each month to support the Trust’s kaupapa.
Key expectations include:
- Attending monthly board meetings (approximately 1–1.5 hours)
- Supporting and attending key DFAT events within our core programmes
- Participating in occasional strategic planning sessions (1–2 per year)
- Being willing to support fundraising efforts where appropriate
The Trust is looking for people with:
- Legal skills
- Financial skills (including those who may consider the Treasurer role)
- Governance or leadership experience (including those who may consider the Chair role in future)
- Mātauranga Māori knowledge and expertise
- Connections to local Pacific communities
- Lived experience of disability
- Active involvement in Ōtepoti’s creative arts sector
- Community development and fundraising experience
This is an exciting opportunity to join a friendly, supportive organisation that’s passionate about the role of arts and culture in healthy communities — and to play a meaningful role in shaping the future of creative expression in Ōtepoti/Dunedin.
Explore our website to learn more about the Trust and staff’s work, and check out our Vision, Mission, and Values on our About page.
If you have any questions or are interested in becoming a Trustee of Dunedin Fringe Arts Trust, please fill in this application form.
Any issues with the form, or questions regarding your application please email katrina@dunedinfringe.nz
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About Us
Dunedin Fringe envisions a city ignited by creativity, where all people embrace art, culture and creativity into their daily lives.
We have a mission to provide platforms for creative expression that help nurture communities. We have a special focus on supporting emerging artists, and the development of new and experimental work.
We produce the Dunedin Fringe Festival, Amped Music Project and New Zealand Young Writers Festival annually, curate the White Box Gallery, and manage the performing arts venue Te Whare o Rukutia.
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Dunedin Fringe Arts Trust
19 George Street,
Dunedin 9016,
Aotearoa New Zealand
03 477 3350