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Stigmas in the sector
Verity Johnson speaks to three prolific NZ artists about how the sector has changed, and the future climate of art in NZ. [In partnership with the Arts Foundation].
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'Art is like a fingerprint'
Dominic Hoey talks to two emerging artists, both winners of a unique award that shines a spotlight on mental health. [In partnership with Upstairs Gallery].
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After Avantdale - Tom Scott
Dominic Hoey talks to Tom Scott about his new ventures, his work ethic and how he ended up making a documentary.
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How we survive
Dominic Hoey talks to internationally renowned performer Carrie Rudzinski about her upcoming tour, TED talking and the importance of political art.
The Lowdown
Don’t box me in!
Jumping out of the box in this week's Lowdown #63 are Lisa Reihana, Yuki Kihara, Fiona Kidman, and a slather of accolades and awards.
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Curiosity and chaos
We catch up with the inspiring Andy Packer, Show Director of this year’s World of WearableArt (WOW), to get the scoop on how Aotearoa’s most beloved show compares to overseas spectacles.
Who Got The Gig?
Abi King-Jones and the acclaimed writer who sparked her creativity
Emmanuella de Ruiter talks with Abi King-Jones about her plans and the inspiration from Albert Wendt.
Arts Smarts
Mastering the art of Facebook
Facebook is one of the best ways to promote your work. Here’s how to get the most out of it.
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Need for therapy
Will Darbyshire explains how a growing profession is set to expand throughout the regions.
Advice to My 22 Year Old Self
Kaua e whakamā (Don’t be shy)
Amber Curreen’s work has always started with te reo and her dedication has contributed to its flourishing.
Arts Smarts
The power of an e-newsletter
A newsletter is a great tool for building your rep as an artist. Sam Grover scouts some great tips for marketing via a newsletter.
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Follow the revolution!
Jessica Thompson Carr (AKA Māori Mermaid) talks to a new generation of Māori artists about what they see for the future of Ngā Toi Māori. [In partnership with The Arts Foundation]
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When worlds collide
Dominic Hoey catches up with writer Mei-Lin Hansen (The Mooncake and the Kumara), to discuss trials, tribulations, perils and progress.
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Making friends and breaking boundaries
We take a closer look at one of the just-announced winners of this year’s Te Putanga Toi Arts Access Awards 2019.
The Lowdown
The Lowdown #62: He mea nui ngā toi
Nau mai haere mai - Mark Amery has this week's Lowdown, with links to great art news, festival info and content. He mea nui ngā toi - art is important.
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Nobody ever taught me Māori
Annette Morehu explains how she plans to reverse the stinging feeling of being judged and the shame of not speaking te reo.
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Ten artists impacting Aotearoa: Meet your 2019 Laureates
Andrea Rush unveils the just announced 2019 Arts Foundation Laureates.
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Attention: Sarjeant’s Major boost
Mercedes Ackerman talks with Glen Hayward about the revitalisation of a Whanganui art icon.
Advice to My 22 Year Old Self
I want to talk to you
Sophie Hambleton turns over her career coals
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Driven by passion and ethics
Harold Coutts sits down with Elisha Watson to talk ethical sourcing and her creative way of working.
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Arts and the New World Order
Three NZ artists talk about tackling the big problems of our age and incorporating sustainability into their practices - in partnership with Arts Foundation for Arts Month.
Advice to My 22 Year Old Self
Heed you, heed you: Tom Sainsbury
With more than 50k Facebook fans, the self-appointed alter ego of Simon Bridges & Paula Bennett, otherwise known as the brilliant Tom Sainsbury, scribbles us 10 lessons.

Jobs

opportunity

The Learning Connexion

Restricted Programmes Mentor

A unique and rewarding vacancy has opened at The Learning Connexion School of Creativity and Art for a Restricted Programmes Mentor.

Region:

Wellington

Closes:

25 Sep 2019

opportunity

The Big Idea I Te Ariā Nui

Love arts writing? Editor + Content Manager

We are looking for an Editor + Content Manager who will be responsible for leading, sourcing, commissioning, organising, editing and writing content for The Big Idea.

Region:

National

Closes:

23 Sep 2019

opportunity

Blue Oyster Arts Trust

Director | Blue Oyster

Blue Oyster is searching for a dynamic, committed and enthusiastic individual to steer the organisation for the next three years.

Region:

Otago

Closes:

27 Sep 2019

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Events

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7 to 9pm Thursday October 3rd

Content Planning Workshop

Learn how to plan a month's worth of Social Media Content in 2 hrs!

Venue:

Pepa Stationery

Canterbury

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Māoriland Charitable Trust's Rangitahi programme awarded $50k from Screenrights Cultural Fund

Screenrights has announced four projects to be funded in the second year of its annual Cultural Fund, including Māoriland Charitable Trust's indigenous youth peer-to-peer workshop Through Our Lens.

Judges Announced for 2020 Ockham New Zealand Book Awards

Award-winning writers and poets, former publishers, academics, long-standing booksellers and a well-known journalist are among the 12 people selected to judge the 2020 Ockham New Zealand Book Awards.

Ngā Aho Whakaari view on talk of public media service

Māori media practitioners must be at the board table as true Treaty partners

Opportunity / Mairangi Arts Centre

Stigmas in the sector

'Art is like a fingerprint'

After Avantdale - Tom Scott

How we survive

Don’t box me in!

Curiosity and chaos

Abi King-Jones and the acclaimed writer who sparked her creativity

Mastering the art of Facebook

Need for therapy

Kaua e whakamā (Don’t be shy)

The power of an e-newsletter

Follow the revolution!

When worlds collide

Making friends and breaking boundaries

The Lowdown #62: He mea nui ngā toi

Nobody ever taught me Māori

Ten artists impacting Aotearoa: Meet your 2019 Laureates

Attention: Sarjeant’s Major boost

I want to talk to you

Driven by passion and ethics

Arts and the New World Order

Heed you, heed you: Tom Sainsbury

Māoriland Charitable Trust's Rangitahi programme awarded $50k from Screenrights Cultural Fund

Judges Announced for 2020 Ockham New Zealand Book Awards

Ngā Aho Whakaari view on talk of public media service

Gallery Store Consignment Opportunity

Sponsorship and Audience Development Manager

Bar & Venue Host

Art Award Coordinator - Molly Morpeth Canaday Award

Call for Artists and Sculptors - Kimbolton Sculpture Festival 2020

Go Back For Murder by Agatha Christie

Kimbolton Sculpture Festival 2020

Junior Art With Toni Mosley

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Stigmas in the sector

'Art is like a fingerprint'

After Avantdale - Tom Scott

How we survive

Don’t box me in!

Curiosity and chaos

Abi King-Jones and the acclaimed writer who sparked her creativity

Mastering the art of Facebook

Need for therapy

Kaua e whakamā (Don’t be shy)

The power of an e-newsletter

Follow the revolution!

When worlds collide

Making friends and breaking boundaries

The Lowdown #62: He mea nui ngā toi

Nobody ever taught me Māori

Ten artists impacting Aotearoa: Meet your 2019 Laureates

Attention: Sarjeant’s Major boost

I want to talk to you

Driven by passion and ethics

Arts and the New World Order

Heed you, heed you: Tom Sainsbury

Jobs

Events

Māoriland Charitable Trust's Rangitahi programme awarded $50k from Screenrights Cultural Fund

Judges Announced for 2020 Ockham New Zealand Book Awards

Ngā Aho Whakaari view on talk of public media service

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