About Passionart NZ Inc

Passionart NZ Inc. started in 2008 with a single small class in Longburn under the name Passionart. With a vision to be more accessible to the larger Palmerson North community, that class was shifted to Queen Elizabeth College in 2010.   Passionart has since built a strong reputation based on its commitment to community learning and projects.  Passionart became an incorporated society in 2011. In August of 2016 with aligned goals in the areas of creativity empowering community Passionart became contracted to the Palmerston North City Council as part the ‘Fee For Service Scheme’.
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Nolan King
Treasurer








Nolan is a Financial Controller by profession and brings his wealth of experience in finance and governance to Passionart.  He also volunteers in a range of community organizations and has been a Board Member with Passionart since its inception.  Nolan is excited about the potential for Passionart to help people unleash their creativity through discovering their passions.
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Neil Wallace
Creative Director and Founder







Neil is a former student of The Learning Connexion where he graduated with an Advanced Diploma in Art & Creativity.  He has organized youth programmes and partnerships with Maori community groups, the youth justice system, local government organizations, education & cultural centres, businesses and the voluntary sector at large.
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Ariana Te Awe Awe
Program Manager








Ariana comes to us from a role in Support Services at the Palmerston North City Council. Ariana brings with her a wealth of experience supporting community endeavors with her graphic design, photography, hip hop dance and administrative skills. Ariana has a passion for people and wishes to increase their creative voice.


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Jami
Wallace
Secretary






Jami has worked as an administrator for the National Dance & Drama Centre Toi Whakaari in Wellington. She is a postgraduate in Music Teaching at Massey University and a member of the Manawatu Sinfonia. She is passionate about education in and outside of the school context and is pursuing a Masters in Education. She works with young people throughout the community.
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Mike
Saywell
Board Member






Mike is the owner/manager of Palmerston North School of Design. He has a Bachelor of Design, and was a Finalist in The International Design Competition, Osaka 1995. He has also been awarded a Commendation for work with Adult Learners in 2004. Mike is passionate about providing creative learning opportunities to the community.

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Juliana Henry
Board Member







Juliana brings her incredible talents in photography, music and visual arts to Passionart.   Juliana works as a teacher at Longburn Adventist College and has a passion for working with young people and helping them to discover and nurture their talents.  She has volunteered on a range of projects already for Passionart and heads up our photography portfolio.