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Arts Smarts: Why the commercial world needs artists

Sam Grover challenges us to think outside the box when it comes to finding work as an artist.

Neil Plimmer in 2010, beside one of his favourite sculptures in Wellington - Invisible City, by Anton Parsons.

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Don't forget the value of the arts when measuring our wellbeing

Neil Plimmer explores how the arts can help people recover from illness, enhance mental health, and aid the rehabilitation of prisoners.

Keith and Christian. Image: Keith Wagstaff ACS

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Meet the Makers: Getting lost behind 1000 Doors in Aotea Square this summer

Christian Wagstaff and Keith Courtney have transformed the CBD into a seemingly endless labyrinth of possibilities. Here, they share the inspiration behind creating their evocative installations.

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Summer Reading | BEST OF

It's been a full year - thanks for coming along on the ride with us! Here's a wrap up of our best stories for your summer reading pleasure.

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How to approach the end of year blues

The end of the year can bring mixed feelings for many people working across the arts. Madeleine Dore delves into why, and how to deal with blues, overwhelm and fatigue at this time of year.

Jim Allen, Contact, 1974, three-part performance

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Groundswell and the challenge of balance

Kate Powell takes us on a necessary and important journey through New Zealand art history.

Theatre makers Alice Canton, Ahilan Karunarahan and Nisha Madhen. Image: Andi Crown.

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Lowdown #32: It's a wrap!

In this final Lowdown for 2018 Mark Amery reflects on a year in the arts where it felt like the old centre finally gave way and a rich, complex and vital scene came to the forefront.

Annabel Sinclair-Thomson in front of Paper-Works Gallery

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Art off the beaten track: Paper-Works Gallery, Te Awanga

Annabel Sinclair-Thomson treats her work as her hobby, and this may well be her secret to success. Annie Pokel gets ready for a trip to Te Awanga to find out more.

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Soapbox: Kicking the Angel out of the House

Actor and screen-writer Liam Coleman challenges the phantom that sows the seeds of self-doubt.

Barbara George. Image by Emanuella de Ruiter

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Who Got the Gig? Barbara George

Emanuella de Ruiter learns valuable career advice from the new Court Theatre CEO - and a fun fact that continues to inspire.

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Look closer: Small town art makes a big impact

Kate Powell rediscovers her hometown and finds more art than she expected.

Community Announcement

Announcing Enjoy's 2019 Summer Resident

Enjoy is pleased to announce Sorawit Songsataya as our 2019 Summer Resident

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Record Entries for Painting and Drawing Award

Molly Morpeth Canaday Award continues to grow

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New Pacific opera premieres in South Auckland

Alofagia: Le Opera is a multisensory experience, featuring the powerful voices of internationally-renowned Sol3 Mio.

The Early Early Late Show at The Court Theatre

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KidsFest Hit Returns as Monthly Show at The Court Theatre

The Early Early Late Show is unmissable improvised comedy show for tweenagers.

Work

opportunity

Auckland Council (Regional Parks)

Artist in Residence

Create, compose, make or shape park-inspired art.

Region:

Auckland

Closes:

15 Feb 2019

opportunity

The Arts Centre of Christchurch

Programmes and Partnership's Manager

We require an enthusiastic self-starter to work in a dynamic environment for a 12-month fixed term position to cover our programmes and partnership’s manager maternity leave

Region:

Canterbury

Closes:

1 Feb 2019