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Tackling Climate Change on the Stage
A group of Massey University students are using the stage to bring attention to climate change. Dominic Hoey spoke to Kerris O’Donoghue about the project.
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Singin’ Bout My Generation
Dominic Hoey talks to an award-winning director about a new work which brings people from different generations together to air their grievances.
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Hot Off the Press
Kate Powell reviews a new resource that will soon be available across Aotearoa. (In partnership with Soar Arts).
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Ones to Watch
We meet two creatives who have been picked as ones-to-watch, and hear their big plans to create the change their sector needs. (In partnership with Whitecliffe College of Art & Design).
Art off the Beaten Track
Head North
Annie Pokel drives north and discovers a true gem: hidden, but well connected far beyond its region.
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No matter what
Sometimes the ordinary stories of determination and hard work help us to carry on. Here’s a real life account of where the hard road has taken Chris Williams.
The Lowdown
Gains and Pains
In this week’s Lowdown #66 Mark Amery scans both islands and beyond to bring us Aotearoa’s art news.
Advice to My 22 Year Old Self
Life hacks to live by
Ahead of Artweek Auckland, artist Ross Liew looks back to give us his best advice.
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Uncomfortable conversations
Kate Powell speaks to Ahi Karunaharan about his urgent new work.
Who Got The Gig?
Frightened of funding applications?
Creative New Zealand’s newest recruits come laden with advice on how artists can play to their strengths. They share their insights with India Essuah.
Arts Smarts
Pitching for cut-through
Love it or hate it, the elevator pitch for your ideas is a key part of being a successful creative. Here’s how to get it right.
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Announcing the Prime Minister’s Awards
Andrea Rush has the line-up, and talks in-depth with one of the winners.
Advice to My 22 Year Old Self
In praise of wild ideas
Gina Dellabarca, MNZM shares some hard-earned insights and encouragement.
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Highlights from the APRA Silver Scrolls
The APRA Silver Scrolls celebrated talented artists of the moment and of our history, and included a call for more inclusivity and bravery.
Art off the Beaten Track
Head North
Annie Pokel drives north and discovers a true gem: hidden, but well connected far beyond its region.
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Completely compelling
When Anna Marbrook met the outspoken boundary crosser Ema Siope she knew her journey was one that would inspire others.
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Mentor Power
Dominic Hoey explores an arts mentoring project to discover how it's changing young lives.
Arts Smarts
Freelancers: how to escape the money-for-time exchange
Find out how you can grow your income and flex your creativity with passive income.
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How to cultivate patience, proactivity and perseverance
Keeping going is a challenge in the arts - Madeleine Dore has 11 ways to build up your career longevity and inward success.
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When you hit the wall
Tami Neilson speaks honestly and powerfully about how burn out takes its toll and best ways to reclaim joy.
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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.

Jobs

opportunity

Splore Festival

Splore Festival - Art Projects - Expressions of Interest

Apply now to be part of the SPLORE Visual Arts Programme

Region:

Auckland

Closes:

15 Nov 2019

opportunity

Artspace Aotearoa

Artspace Aotearoa Manahautū Deputy Director

New opportunity for strategic management role future proofing one of Aotearoa’s most exciting contemporary art organisations in the heart of Tamaki Makaurau.

Region:

Auckland

Closes:

1 Nov 2019

opportunity

Volunteer Service Abroad

Theatre Group Trainer (Playwriting & Directing)

Use your creativity to positivley impact Youth in The Solomon Islands, working alongside inspiring people who are dedicated to creating opportunity.

Region:

Overseas

Closes:

27 Oct 2019

opportunity

Experience Wellington

Associate Producer - Live Performance

Help us project manage Capital E’s programme for the National Theatre for Children and our biennial Nationals Arts Festival.

Region:

Wellington

Closes:

21 Oct 2019

opportunity

New Zealand Opera

Artistic Resource & Contract Manager

This is a great opportunity for someone who has experience in artistic administration, negotiating and managing contracts and knowledge and appreciation of opera.

Region:

Auckland

Closes:

20 Oct 2019

opportunity

New Zealand Portrait Gallery Te Pūkenga Whakaata

Adam Portraiture Award 2020: Call for Entries

Entries for the Adam Portraiture Award 2020 are now open.

Region:

National

Closes:

6 Dec 2019

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Events

Courtenay Place Park Light boxes featuring exhibition "Lost in the Air"

Event

24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Lost in the air

An exhibition of new works by Ana Iti, Ellyse Randrup, Gregory Kan and Sarah Maxey

Venue:

Courtenay Place Park Light boxes

Wellington

The Village Under the Stars by Ululau Ama

Event

Tuesday, 17 September to Sunday, 3 Nov 23019

This Is Us

Māpura Studios presents, 'This is Us'....

Venue:

Pah Homestead, TSB Wallace Arts Centre

Auckland

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Shapeshifter - A solo exhibition by Carmen Brown

Shapeshifter exhibition celebrates Carmen Brown's return to The Arts Centre, and showcases work from the last 20 years.

AU KO TUVALU - I am Tuvalu

"You save Tuvalu, You save the World"

Exhibition celebrates Maaori and Native Hawaiian female ancestors

Nearly 200 people attended the opening of a new exhibition in Hamilton featuring works that explore the contemporary and ancestral importance of Maaori and Kanaka Maoli (Native Hawaiian) women.

Opportunity / Mātātuhi Foundation

Tackling Climate Change on the Stage

Singin’ Bout My Generation

Hot Off the Press

Ones to Watch

Head North

No matter what

Gains and Pains

Life hacks to live by

Uncomfortable conversations

Frightened of funding applications?

Pitching for cut-through

Announcing the Prime Minister’s Awards

In praise of wild ideas

Highlights from the APRA Silver Scrolls

Head North

Completely compelling

Mentor Power

Freelancers: how to escape the money-for-time exchange

How to cultivate patience, proactivity and perseverance

When you hit the wall

'Art is like a fingerprint'

After Avantdale - Tom Scott

Shapeshifter - A solo exhibition by Carmen Brown

AU KO TUVALU - I am Tuvalu

Exhibition celebrates Maaori and Native Hawaiian female ancestors

Request for Expressions of Interest: Mātātuhi Foundation 2019 Funding Grants

Director of Operations

The Duffy Show - Nationwide Tour 2020

Director

Open Studios Waitakere

Massey University Exposure Graduate Exhibition - He Kanohi Kitea

'CREATIVITY IN THE HOOD’ lifting the lid on… Mapura Studios

NZDC Youth Summer School 2020

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Tackling Climate Change on the Stage

Singin’ Bout My Generation

Hot Off the Press

Ones to Watch

Head North

No matter what

Gains and Pains

Life hacks to live by

Uncomfortable conversations

Frightened of funding applications?

Pitching for cut-through

Announcing the Prime Minister’s Awards

In praise of wild ideas

Highlights from the APRA Silver Scrolls

Head North

Completely compelling

Mentor Power

Freelancers: how to escape the money-for-time exchange

How to cultivate patience, proactivity and perseverance

When you hit the wall

'Art is like a fingerprint'

After Avantdale - Tom Scott

Jobs

Events

Shapeshifter - A solo exhibition by Carmen Brown

AU KO TUVALU - I am Tuvalu

Exhibition celebrates Maaori and Native Hawaiian female ancestors

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