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Launch of inspiring new award for Aotearoa’s freelancers and creatives
Fancy a crack at $25,000 just by being creative? The Big Idea has the exclusive announcement of the new awards celebrating freelancing and the gig economy.
Who Got The Gig?
Managing a Massive Assignment
Well studied and heavily credentialled, a former Women of Influence awards finalist explains what inspired her to take up the helm of a much admired arts organisation.
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Wild Dogs takes a bite out of the Big Apple
How does it feel to bring NYC audiences to their feet? Extraordinary Samoan New Zealander Tusiata Avia, in her own words, on the emotional evolution of her signature show...
Word on the Street
Wild Dogs, Wild Women and wild movies from the 80’s
Dominic Hoey gives you the good rundown of what's happening in Auckland, to counter claims that his city is a crumbling metropolis.
The Lowdown
The Taika Effect
The Lowdown with Mark Amery looks at the reaction to the charismatic Kiwi’s “ceiling-breaking” Oscars win, in a week highlighting why we underestimate the arts at our peril.
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Classical Gas: RNZ's week of feedback, fury and flips
We go in-depth into the intense battle over Concert FM’s future - and the extraordinarily passionate response that could just save the RNZ station.
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Bringing Light to the Darkness
Dominic Hoey talks to Wellington artist and author Ruby Jones about her new book - and being thrust into the global spotlight after one of NZ’s darkest days.
Who Got The Gig?
International Arts Globetrotter
After honing his craft across the United States, Europe and Asia - we find out why mulitmedia artist Clint Taniguchi’s so excited about his new gig in Aotearoa
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Owning your identity
More than sequins, shows and soirees - we hear from the artists and activists telling their stories at Uenuku - PRIDE at Auckland Museum
Word on the Street
Pride at the museum, Emily Edrosa and are podcasts art?
From Irish absurdists to homecomings, lively debate to launch parties, Dominic Hoey runs down this week’s standout events in Auckland.
The Lowdown
Ready for a Flurry of Festivals?
The latest Lowdown with Mark Amery with a feature on festivals - highlighting some of the ones to watch at this year’s Pride, and festivals off the beaten track.
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Ink, iron and everything in between: Graham Tipene’s wide influence
Precision and permanence, as well as a dedication to his craft and culture, have made Graham Tipene one of Auckland’s most influential artists
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Three’s company?
Dominic Hoey talks to actor/writer Liam Coleman about his upcoming theatre show Play, dating in Auckland’s gay/bisexual scene and working with director Tom Sainsbury.
Advice to My 22-Year-Old Self
Putting Your Body On The Line
Beth Kayes has toured, taught and traversed the trials of a creative career. Here are her hard-earned insights.
Word on the Street
Japanese sound artists, poets, The Basement summer season and ... guinea pigs?
Dominic Hoey rounds up the interesting, exciting and weird happenings in Auckland city.
The Lowdown
The Kids Aren’t Alright
Arts educators shine a light on NZ’s “inadequate” support for schools in Mark Amery’s latest arts news Lowdown, which includes a guide to some Kiwi online gems.
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‘Entanglements occur in a state of reciprocity’
Aotearoa-based artist Dane Mitchell has engaged with unseen phenomena, bringing what is on the air, perceptible to the senses, or only imagined to our notice.
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The Inns and outs of the Auckland Arts Festival
The Auckland Arts Festival has a reputation as one of the most dynamic events in the country. We speak to the man who’s been at the helm of 7 of them to discover what goes into making it stand out.
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Creative table turn
Dominic Hoey talks to Mike Hutcheson about his upcoming show, and how he hopes to encourage New Zealanders creatively.
Advice to My 22-Year-Old Self
Talent has nothing to do with it
Scriptwriter Andrew Bancroft shares advice with his younger self.
Soapbox
A Brave Path
Jodi Wright has made her name as an artistic director, festival producer, and award-winning writer. She is wildly passionate about street performance and the path it creates for artists.
Who Got The Gig?
Who Got the Gig? Borni Te Rongopai Tukiwaho
Known as a champion for well-being and social change Borni accepts the role as first Māori director of the Auckland Fringe. He talks to Emanuella de Ruiter about what he learned from his whānau.
Word on the Street
FAF SWAG, Migrant Zine Collective, Books and Coffee
Here are some of Dominic Hoey’s picks, including body positive workshops, zine exhibitions and art performances.

Jobs

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Art's Regional Trust

Creative Catalyst - Te Taumata Toi-a-iwi

Developing and supporting the creative sector through managing and delivering a range of ART's strategic initiatives.

Region:

Auckland

Closes:

3 Mar 2020

opportunity

Fulbright New Zealand - Creative New Zealand

Fulbright-Creative New Zealand Pacific Writer's Residency in Hawai’i

Applications are open for prestigious creative writing award

Region:

National

Closes:

31 Mar 2020

opportunity

Experience Wellington

Head of Operations, Museums Wellington

Museums Wellington is seeking a Head of Operations. Join a motivated, high-performing team working at our award-winning heritage attractions

Region:

Wellington

Closes:

24 Feb 2020

opportunity

Naked Accounting

Marketing / Social Media Position

Part time position for social-media-savvy individual, working with artists/creatives/charities

Region:

Auckland

Closes:

15 Mar 2020

opportunity

ST PAUL St Gallery, AUT

Curator of ST PAUL St Galleries, AUT

PERMANENT FULL TIME / 37.5 Hours Per Week

Region:

Auckland

Closes:

24 Feb 2020

opportunity

Auckland Council

Artist in Residence – Auckland Regional Parks

Call for applications for our 2020 parks-based residency.

Region:

Auckland

Closes:

24 Feb 2020

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Events

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8-11 March 2020

PANNZ Arts Market 2020

This March, Auckland will be bursting with creative energy as artists, producers, festivals, touring agencies and venues from New Zealand and abroad come together to create opportunities for kiwi work

Venue:

Various venues around Auckland

National, Auckland

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March 13 - 15 at 8:30pm

Place des Anges

As the sun sets over the city, high above the tree tops, angels descend from the heavens.

Venue:

Auckland Domain

Auckland

Kelcy Taratoa, replicant, 2006, courtesy of Te Manawa

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Open Daily. 10am - 4.30pm. 5 Oct 2019 - 1 Mar 2020

Kelcy Taratoa - who am i? episode 001

A mid-career survey of work by contemporary artist Kelcy Taratoa, dealing with cultural identity in 21st century Aotearoa.

Venue:

Tauranga Art Gallery

Bay of Plenty

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02/28/2020 to 03/22/2020

Geometry of Thought

“A line is a dot that went for a walk” - Paul Klee

03/08/2020 to 03/11/2020

PANNZ Arts Market 2020

This March, Auckland will be bursting with creative energy as artists, producers, festivals, touring agencies and venues from New Zealand and abroad come together to create opportunities for kiwi work

Event submissions for Matariki Festival 2020

Event submissions for this year's festival close in just under 3 weeks!

Auckland

02/28/2020

Opportunity / Pan-Asian Screen Collective

Launch of inspiring new award for Aotearoa’s freelancers and creatives

Managing a Massive Assignment

Wild Dogs takes a bite out of the Big Apple

Wild Dogs, Wild Women and wild movies from the 80’s

The Taika Effect

Classical Gas: RNZ's week of feedback, fury and flips

Bringing Light to the Darkness

International Arts Globetrotter

Owning your identity

Pride at the museum, Emily Edrosa and are podcasts art?

Ready for a Flurry of Festivals?

Ink, iron and everything in between: Graham Tipene’s wide influence

Three’s company?

Putting Your Body On The Line

Japanese sound artists, poets, The Basement summer season and ... guinea pigs?

The Kids Aren’t Alright

‘Entanglements occur in a state of reciprocity’

The Inns and outs of the Auckland Arts Festival

Creative table turn

Talent has nothing to do with it

A Brave Path

Who Got the Gig? Borni Te Rongopai Tukiwaho

FAF SWAG, Migrant Zine Collective, Books and Coffee

Geometry of Thought

PANNZ Arts Market 2020

Event submissions for Matariki Festival 2020

SHORT CUTS Development Lab Participant

Mask Parade & Carnivale - Coordinator & Production Manager

Tutor/Senior Tutor, Spatial Design

Senior Technician - Theatre and Media Production

Geometry of Thought

Last Legs - Dolphin Theatre

The Incredible and Glorious World According to The Fitzroys

Verses (Black Grace)

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Launch of inspiring new award for Aotearoa’s freelancers and creatives

Managing a Massive Assignment

Wild Dogs takes a bite out of the Big Apple

Wild Dogs, Wild Women and wild movies from the 80’s

The Taika Effect

Classical Gas: RNZ's week of feedback, fury and flips

Bringing Light to the Darkness

International Arts Globetrotter

Owning your identity

Pride at the museum, Emily Edrosa and are podcasts art?

Ready for a Flurry of Festivals?

Ink, iron and everything in between: Graham Tipene’s wide influence

Three’s company?

Putting Your Body On The Line

Japanese sound artists, poets, The Basement summer season and ... guinea pigs?

The Kids Aren’t Alright

‘Entanglements occur in a state of reciprocity’

The Inns and outs of the Auckland Arts Festival

Creative table turn

Talent has nothing to do with it

A Brave Path

Who Got the Gig? Borni Te Rongopai Tukiwaho

FAF SWAG, Migrant Zine Collective, Books and Coffee

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Events

Geometry of Thought

PANNZ Arts Market 2020

Event submissions for Matariki Festival 2020

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