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Arts Insiders
'Normal Rules Don't Apply' - Creative NZ Explains Funding
Emergency funding support - or lack of it - has been the arts' hottest topic. Creative New Zealand fronts up to The Big Idea.
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All Alone Together
Welcome to the lockdown. What does self-isolation life hold for you? We have insights from a man who got a headstart on it.
Arts Smarts
How to Keep the Lights On: Continuity Planning for Freelancers
Being good at what you do might not be enough any more. Business advisors give us key tips to make freelancing sustainable in COVID-19 era.
The Lowdown
Incubation: Making an Art out of Isolation
As we step into country-wide lockdown, Mark Amery brings us up to date with arts news, key information and commentary to help you see your world in a new light.
Arts Insiders
Arts Leaders: COVID-19's Deep Impact
The start of The Big Idea series into hearing the words and opinions of the men and women in leadership positions in the arts.
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How to Cope with COVID-19 Mental Health Issues
Are you paying attention to your mental health? We get art industry and psychologist insight into the most challenging time of many careers.
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Viral Art: Creativity Amid Chaos
It's the COVID-19 Art of the Week, as artists around the world take motivation from the biggest issue on the planet.
Feature
Unchartered Territory: The COVID-19 Effect
The shock is dissipating, now reality is setting in. We speak to a trio of arts industry talent about the unprecedented challenges they face in the Coronavirus era.
Arts Smarts
Managing Your Arts Practice Through a Pandemic
The Big Idea speaks to Creative New Zealand about their timeline for COVID-19 support - with a checklist of what to do next and where to find the info.
Feature
Fat Freddy's Dropped Tour
A veteran of the much-loved NZ band on bailing from their European tour, what COVID-19 crisis looks like overseas, self isolation and his hopeful forecast for artists.
Arts Smarts
How to make working remotely work for you (From the Archives)
Working from home your new norm? In the face of COVID-19, here's Sam Grover's smart advice on how to be productive and look after your well-being as a remote worker.
The Lowdown
Where is the Emergency Arts Industry Package?
This COVID-19 Special sees Mark Amery stand up for the arts community and dedicate the weekly arts news bulletin to what you need to know.
Arts Insiders
Feeling the COVID-19 Pinch
So many artists having their livelihoods impacted by the COVID-19 crisis. One of them opens up on what it’s like and what help - if any - he’s found.
Arts Insiders
Keep Calm and Sell Art
With the daunting reality of coronavirus kicking in, international gallerist Michael Reid offers tips to get on with the job and to survive the forthcoming market dip.
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How to Unleash Your Creativity
Two of the judges for the Hnry Awards give their insights into why creativity and experimentation are important to your career - no matter the industry.
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The Art that Helped Mend NZ’s Broken Heart
As the country reflects a year on from the heinous act in Christchurch, we revisit some of the artists that helped us grieve and gave us hope.
Word on the Street
Word on the Street: The Home Edition
A gig guide with a difference - it features exactly zero gigs. Dominic Hoey’s found the best options for self-quarantine or just a quiet weekend in.
The Lowdown
Going Viral Despite the Virus
In this week’s arts media news bulletin, Mark Amery writes about how the arts are responding creatively to the coronavirus.
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The Truth Will Guide the Way
Passionately traditional and unapologetically confronting - like the stars that inspire her mahi, Nikau Hindin is shining a light on a controversial topic.
Tough Crowd
Why Emilia is a Must
The farewell show of Auckland’s Pop-up Globe is ironically a long overdue one that puts a woman’s voice to the forefront, writes Kate Powell.
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Built on Toi
The next wave of Māori artists are part of an evolution that is grounded in the revolutionary beginnings of Te Wānanga o Aotearoa.
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The Big Idea’s Big Changes
International Women’s Day is being honoured with a spotlight on a recent ground-breaking move from The Big Idea board.
The Lowdown
Copying and toppling heritage
Who’s protecting what matters most to artists and art lovers? Mark Amery digs into some crucial issues and some juicy reads in your weekly arts media bulletin.
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Experimenting on the community
The next month will take Dan Arps out of the galleries and into the community - and you get to leave an impression on his work.
The Lowdown
Class, Cowardice and Coronavirus
From the newly minted NZer of the year’s perfect response to an awkward situation, to the day of reckoning for an industry predator, the Lowdown's Kate Powell has a big week covered.

Jobs

opportunity

Bundanon Trust

Head of Curatorial and Learning

Bundanon Trust is about to undergo a significant transformation, with the construction of a new gallery to exhibit its modern and contemporary art collection, educational facilities and associated acc

Region:

Overseas

Closes:

17 Apr 2020

opportunity

Barkly Regional Arts

Chief Executive Officer

Expressions of interest are sought for an Executive Officer to lead a dynamic multi arts organisation located in the Barkly region of the Northern Territory

Region:

Overseas

Closes:

17 Apr 2020

opportunity

Tafe SA

LECTURER, TECHNICAL DESIGN – LIGHTING

Do you enjoy teaching and developing others in your field? TAFE SA are currently recruiting for a Lecturer, Technical Production – Lighting Specialist to join the Adelaide College of the Arts.

Region:

Overseas

Closes:

30 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

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

MOTAT

Night Lights at MOTAT

Display your art installation at MOTAT Night Lights!

Region:

Auckland

Closes:

25 Mar 2020

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Events

Event

1pm to 2pm, Saturday 28 March

Kōrero Ringatoi: Reweti Arapere rāua ko Nikau Hindin

He kōrero ringatoi ki te reo Māori ki te taha o Nikau Hindin rāua ko Reweti Arapere, e whakahaerehia ana e te kairīpoata o Te Ao Māori News, e Te Kuru o te Marama Dewes.

Venue:

Edmiston Gallery, New Zealand Maritime Museum

Auckland

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Call for Artwork Submissions for Gallery Store

Mairangi Arts Center is currently accepting submissions and expressions of interest to New Zealand artists who would like to display and sell their small scale artworks in the MAC Gallery Store.

National, Auckland

04/06/2020

Chris Ulutupu at an Arts in Corrections South Island Network meeting

Keeping your Arts in Corrections programme on track

Whether you’ve just started or you’ve been delivering art programmes in prisons for the past 20 years, here are five things that will help ensure your programme is robust, safe and successful.

Hosea Tuita'alili and Mapihi Kelland in Nga Manu Roreka. Photo: Philip Merry

Audio described play in te reo Māori for blind children

“We are really pleased to provide another opportunity for blind students to experience te reo, both in the play and in the audio description,” says Tānemahuta Gray, Taki Rua Productions.

Opportunity / Digital Media Trust - NZ On Screen

'Normal Rules Don't Apply' - Creative NZ Explains Funding

All Alone Together

How to Keep the Lights On: Continuity Planning for Freelancers

Incubation: Making an Art out of Isolation

Arts Leaders: COVID-19's Deep Impact

How to Cope with COVID-19 Mental Health Issues

Viral Art: Creativity Amid Chaos

Unchartered Territory: The COVID-19 Effect

Managing Your Arts Practice Through a Pandemic

Fat Freddy's Dropped Tour

How to make working remotely work for you (From the Archives)

Where is the Emergency Arts Industry Package?

Feeling the COVID-19 Pinch

Keep Calm and Sell Art

How to Unleash Your Creativity

The Art that Helped Mend NZ’s Broken Heart

Word on the Street: The Home Edition

Going Viral Despite the Virus

The Truth Will Guide the Way

Why Emilia is a Must

Built on Toi

The Big Idea’s Big Changes

Copying and toppling heritage

Experimenting on the community

Class, Cowardice and Coronavirus

Call for Artwork Submissions for Gallery Store

Keeping your Arts in Corrections programme on track

Audio described play in te reo Māori for blind children

Sourcing Exec/Stats Administrator

Game and Digital Artist

Trustees - Voluntary Position

Call for Artwork Submissions for Gallery Store

The House is Open: Live from Wellington

Improving Your Inner Game

Studio One Toi Tū - Introduction to Bone Carving

Studio One Toi Tū - Light Painting Photography

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'Normal Rules Don't Apply' - Creative NZ Explains Funding

All Alone Together

How to Keep the Lights On: Continuity Planning for Freelancers

Incubation: Making an Art out of Isolation

Arts Leaders: COVID-19's Deep Impact

How to Cope with COVID-19 Mental Health Issues

Viral Art: Creativity Amid Chaos

Unchartered Territory: The COVID-19 Effect

Managing Your Arts Practice Through a Pandemic

Fat Freddy's Dropped Tour

How to make working remotely work for you (From the Archives)

Where is the Emergency Arts Industry Package?

Feeling the COVID-19 Pinch

Keep Calm and Sell Art

How to Unleash Your Creativity

The Art that Helped Mend NZ’s Broken Heart

Word on the Street: The Home Edition

Going Viral Despite the Virus

The Truth Will Guide the Way

Why Emilia is a Must

Built on Toi

The Big Idea’s Big Changes

Copying and toppling heritage

Experimenting on the community

Class, Cowardice and Coronavirus

Jobs

Events

Call for Artwork Submissions for Gallery Store

Keeping your Arts in Corrections programme on track

Audio described play in te reo Māori for blind children

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