02/05/2026
Moe mai rā e Carla.
From all of us at NZDC, we acknowledge with deep sadness the passing of Carla van Zon ONZM (1952–2026). Carla dedicated her life to the arts in Aotearoa as a leader, advocate, and quiet force behind the development of artists and arts organisations across the sector. Her impact was steady, generous, and enduring.
At NZDC, she served as a trustee for many years, and we remain profoundly grateful for her generous leadership, thoughtful counsel, and steadfast advocacy for NZDC. We deeply appreciate her commitment to our mahi.
He pou tokomanawa ia, he kaitiaki i te ao toi. A strong advocate for artists and multidisciplinary practice, she helped shape the wider arts landscape of Aotearoa today.
Ka tuku aroha nui ki tōna whānau, ōna hoa, me te hunga katoa i pāngia e ia.
Haere, haere, haere atu rā. Moe mai i te rangimārie.
On behalf of the NZDC Board, Team, and Artists
