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Our top picks from Australasia’s largest multi-arts festival
Read The Big Ideas top 10 things to see and do next weekend (In partnership with CCAT)
The Lowdown
Lowdown #38: Artist in terrorist attacks
Talented artist among the victims at Linwood Mosque, prominent gallery director steps back, changes to CNZ funding: Mark Amery reports the arts news from a big week in Aotearoa.
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The Dharma of Max Gimblett
One of Aotearoa’s sons came home to a heartfelt honouring of his talent. The Big Idea was there to celebrate a man guided by passion and compassion in his creative output.
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No words
Prof Peter O’Connor: The arts will be the way we resist and claim back the spirit of who and what we might be as a nation.
Arts Smarts
Arts Smarts: How to make working remotely work for you
Have you heard of 'Hermit Habits'? Sam Grover shares some smart advice on how to be productive and look after your well-being as a remote worker.
Soapbox
Kia Kaha Christchurch, Kia Kaha Aroha
In the light of yesterday's horrible attacks on our Muslim community in Christchurch, we will not post a story today.
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How to best promote your work when you’re a reluctant self-promoter
Lynnaire MacDonald offers 5 strategies that may help you to grow your audience and promote yourself
The Lowdown
Lowdown #37: Riots & Rebels
Stained glass windows on a ferry, shifts in Wellington, and theatre becoming a rather heated forum in Auckland and Christchurch. Mark Amery’s arts media Lowdown packs a punch this week
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It’s coming to the streets!
Introducing the programme for a street festival like no other! [Kindly sponsored by CCAT]
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The Colours of Francis Upritchard
Ellen Falconer catches up with the great expat artist and uncovers her early precarious years squatting in London, her love of colourful community, and what draws her back to Aotearoa each year.
Who Got The Gig?
Who Got the Gig? Alice Hutchison
Emanuella de Ruiter catches up with the art gallery director about her enthusiasm for supporting emerging artists, and learns how her degree lead her to an international career.
Soapbox
Soapbox: Feelings are not enough! We need to INVEST in the arts
Jennifer Ward-Lealand Te Atamira CNZM challenges us to revisit the way we educate, and foster the new generations of artistic talent: If we want to see them flourish, we must enable them first.
The Lowdown
The Lowdown Directory 2019
Bookmark this vital 2019 guide to the NZ arts online
Arts Insiders
Arts Insiders: McGrath in motion
One of our most experienced performing arts managers, Lester McGrath is 6 weeks into his new role as Executive Director. He shares his plans to take the organisation “en avant” - onward and upward
Advice to My 22 Year Old Self
Advice to my 22 year-old self: Amanda Billing
Amanda reflects that she may have arrived here faster with hindsight. Maybe.
Soapbox
Soapbox: Storming the stage with te reo Māori
Tānemahuta Gray reflects on the resurgence of te reo in Aotearoa’s mainstream culture and media.
Mentoring
Need mentoring? The Big Idea’s Mentoring in the Arts program is open!
ROUND TWO! CALL FOR ENTRIES: The Big Idea Mentoring in the Arts Program 2019
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Like the strong southerly, Fringe is part of our city’s identity
For Part 2 of our mini-series, Hannah Clarke recounts the bumpy ride that has formed the NZ Fringe Festival, and reveals why Wellington would not be the same without its Fringe.
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The Enduring Power of Community
Community ‘art power’ is influencing society across Aotearoa. [Sponsored by Mangawhai Artists]
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The whimsical world of Henrietta Harris
Henrietta’s work has been gaining attention worldwide and her new exhibition ‘Hidden People’ sold out almost immediately. Here, she shares where she found the inspiration for these paintings.

Jobs

opportunity

Auckland Theatre Company

Event Coordinator

Event Star with a passion for planning.

Region:

Auckland

Closes:

29 Mar 2019

opportunity

Fourth Wall

Actors & Commercial Talent Sought - Fourth Wall Agency

Fourth Wall is a progressive agency fit for the 21st Century, and we are looking for more awesome people to represent.

Region:

Auckland

Closes:

5 May 2019

opportunity

Whangarei District Council

Expression of Interest for $200,000 Public Artwork in Whangarei

Whangarei District Council are seeking an artist / designer or team of artists to design a permanent, original and contemporary public artwork in a high-profile location.

Region:

National

Closes:

8 Apr 2019

opportunity

MOTAT

Night Lights at MOTAT

Display your art installation at MOTAT Night Lights!

Region:

Auckland

Closes:

1 Apr 2019

opportunity

Soar Arts

Call for Submissions for OFF THE PRESS - The Art Book Directory - Issue #2

Soar Arts is working on the next edition of Off The Press, an index of arts publications, books, catalogues and periodicals, which will be published in May 2019.

Region:

National

Closes:

20 Apr 2019