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Why an arts degree is a must-have asset in the workplace
Employers increasingly look for the complex analysis skills, emotional empathy and leadership traits that arts degrees cultivate among students, reports Andrea Simpson.
Advice to My 22 Year Old Self
Advice To My 22 Year Old Self: Merthyr Ruxton
Some golden advice on managing in the creative world, brought to you by a contemporary abstract artist.
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Bolstering Creativity
Dr Sarah Rusholme from Capital E explains why creative expression is just as important as healthy eating for our tamariki’s well-being.
The Lowdown
Lowdown #34: Daffodils & Theatre Bombs
This week, Mark Amery investigates why not all is quite right with the Hundertwasser in Whangarei, reports the film premieres of this week and shares some magic online content
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How to find the pulse of our creatives roaming the globe
The online art platform that’s a must if you want to keep up with the exciting activity of our Kiwi artists working abroad. Sponsored by Contemporary HUM.
Soapbox
SOAPBOX: Opinion piece by Jacinda Ardern
The PM and Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage calls for art for the many, not the few.
Who Got The Gig?
Who Got the Gig? Karl Chitham
The new director of The Dowse shares his favourite aspects of the job with Emanuella de Ruiter.
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New ideas: Challenging New Zealand's design
An icon of New Zealand design, Peter Haythornthwaite shares his wishlist for the future, and recommendations for aspiring and established practitioners.
Advice to My 22 Year Old Self
Advice To My 22 Year Old Self: Sarah Foster-Sproull
Knowing your worth as a creative is your most crucial tool for success: Sarah encourages us to trust our gut and follow our imagination.
The Lowdown
Lowdown #33: Crisis or rare opportunity for big change?
Mark Amery is back introducing some exciting changes, why 2019 is the year of NZ women in film and some significant national art news.
Feature
Same same but different
Backstage jitters and screaming to the bathroom is part of performance challenge for Ruby Porter
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It's vital that you combat the Sunday Scaries!
Time, we never seem to have enough of it. Lana Petrović and Kelly Gilbride share a nifty weapon for combating severe cases of Mondayitis.
Mentoring / Arts Smarts
Arts Smarts: Why you need a career strategy
Yes, even creatives need a career strategy! We talk to Tim Walker, master strategist, arts leader and mentor on The Big Idea mentoring program.
Don't Give up Your Day Job Podcast
Don’t Give Up Your Day Job: Sylvia Massy
Garden hoses, Christmas lights and smashed upright pianos. What do these have in common? You can hear them on a Sylvia Massy-produced album.
Advice to My 22 Year Old Self
Advice to my 22 year old self: David O’Donnell
As seasoned actor, director and Associate Professor in Theatre, David O’Donnell knows a thing or two to share with those as young and driven as Hamlet.
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A new look for The Big Idea I Te Ariā Nui
Welcome to New Zealand’s home for creatives. We are proud as punch to launch our new look for The Big Idea website and brand.
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A Day in the Life: Raymond McKay
Raymond McKay is the creative director of advertising and design agency RUN. Let's look over his shoulder to see how his day as a creative pans out.
Advice to My 22 Year Old Self
Advice to my 22 year old self: Alexa Wilson
Choreographer Alexa Wilson presents her manifesto for the radical artists in Aotearoa.
Who Got The Gig?
Who Got the Gig? Sarah Farrar
From rocket science to archeology: Emanuella de Ruiter gets inspired by the new Principal Curator at Toi o Tāmaki and her approach to learning and research.
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Exciting digital career paths for creatives
Writers, artists, podcasters: new opportunities are opening up for creatives every year as more and more companies increase their presence online.

Jobs

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SANDERSON

Gallery Assistant

SANDERSON Gallery is seeking a Gallery Assistant to join the team

Region:

Auckland

Closes:

27 Feb 2019

opportunity

The Big Idea

Events

'Her Eye', photography art exhibition , nz artists, contemporary photography, nz art, female artists, the feminine eye

Event

open Tues - Sat , 10am - 3pm, 5th - 16th March

Her Eye

Her Eye is a show of diverse work from 3 female artists who use a camera and the photographic process as their art making tools.

Venue:

The Grey Place Gallery

Auckland

Event

Mon 4th Feb - Mon 25th Mar

Learn Writing for Theatre

An eight-week course that will introduce you to the essential skills of writing for theatre.

Venue:

The PumpHouse Theatre

Auckland

Event

7pm Fri 15 Feb, 11am-9pm Sat & Sun 16-17 Feb 2019

Doc Edge Pride 2019

Doc Edge (International Documentary Film Festival) is proud to present a showcase of new LGBTQ+ documentaries at the Auckland Art Gallery 15-17 February 2019.

Venue:

Auckland Art Gallery auditorium

Auckland

Event

10am-4pm Sat 13 April & 10am-4pm Sun 14 April 2019

Lighting Design for Theatre Workshop

Learn from an award-winning designer how to design lighting for theatre at this very affordable workshop. Only $60.

Venue:

Howick Little Theatre

Auckland

Event

From 2pm Friday 29th March to 1pm Monday 1st April

4-day Creative Workshop in arty Nelson City

Join artist Lisa Chandler at the stately Warwick House right in the heart of Nelson city for 4 days of creative inspiration.

Venue:

Warwick House, Nelson City

Nelson / Tasman

Event

1pm to 9pm Saturday 23rd February 2019

Coastella

Eclectic Music Festival on the Kapiti Coast

Venue:

Southward's Amphitheatre Paraparaumu

Wellington

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THE QUEEN OF MOLOKA'I: Based On a True Story

New Zealand Writer-in-Residence Pens Hawaii Book Based on a True Story

Safe Driving Messages Shared Through Touring Theatre Show

Crash Bash: Reaction is a 25-minute show highlighting key road safety messages in an entertaining, informative and memorable performance

But What About the Art Marie Kondo?

A solution on how to de-clutter unwanted art with respect (and royalties) to the artist

Opportunity / Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra

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Why an arts degree is a must-have asset in the workplace

Advice To My 22 Year Old Self: Merthyr Ruxton

Bolstering Creativity

Lowdown #34: Daffodils & Theatre Bombs

How to find the pulse of our creatives roaming the globe

SOAPBOX: Opinion piece by Jacinda Ardern

Who Got the Gig? Karl Chitham

New ideas: Challenging New Zealand's design

Advice To My 22 Year Old Self: Sarah Foster-Sproull

Lowdown #33: Crisis or rare opportunity for big change?

Same same but different

It's vital that you combat the Sunday Scaries!

Arts Smarts: Why you need a career strategy

Don’t Give Up Your Day Job: Sylvia Massy

Advice to my 22 year old self: David O’Donnell

A new look for The Big Idea I Te Ariā Nui

A Day in the Life: Raymond McKay

Advice to my 22 year old self: Alexa Wilson

Who Got the Gig? Sarah Farrar

Exciting digital career paths for creatives

THE QUEEN OF MOLOKA'I: Based On a True Story

Safe Driving Messages Shared Through Touring Theatre Show

But What About the Art Marie Kondo?

APO Connecting Projects Executive

Exhibition Graphic Designer - Tuia 250

Production Coordinator

Ticketing Supervisor - NZIFF 2019

APAA Youth Theatre Training - Beauty & the Beast

Dominic Blaazer & The M.P.O. - special guests, The Loving Arms

Little Pigs Exhibition - Chinese New Year 2019 in Parnell

mindful.l exhibition

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Why an arts degree is a must-have asset in the workplace

Advice To My 22 Year Old Self: Merthyr Ruxton

Bolstering Creativity

Lowdown #34: Daffodils & Theatre Bombs

How to find the pulse of our creatives roaming the globe

SOAPBOX: Opinion piece by Jacinda Ardern

Who Got the Gig? Karl Chitham

New ideas: Challenging New Zealand's design

Advice To My 22 Year Old Self: Sarah Foster-Sproull

Lowdown #33: Crisis or rare opportunity for big change?

Same same but different

It's vital that you combat the Sunday Scaries!

Arts Smarts: Why you need a career strategy

Don’t Give Up Your Day Job: Sylvia Massy

Advice to my 22 year old self: David O’Donnell

A new look for The Big Idea I Te Ariā Nui

A Day in the Life: Raymond McKay

Advice to my 22 year old self: Alexa Wilson

Who Got the Gig? Sarah Farrar

Exciting digital career paths for creatives

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THE QUEEN OF MOLOKA'I: Based On a True Story

Safe Driving Messages Shared Through Touring Theatre Show

But What About the Art Marie Kondo?

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