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Arts Smarts
How to Channel Your Anger into Art
Cage the rage or unleash the beast? Verity Johnson speaks to artists and experts for this guide to making art when the world is on fire.
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I can tell you that I’m Māori but I still can’t recite my Pepeha
A year on from one of our most popular and personal features ever, Annette Morehu revisits her story of identity and what she's learned about herself since.
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Design Through a Pasifika Lens
Using his Samoan heritage, one recent AUT graduate has found his drive to make the intangible come to life.
The Lowdown
Once in a Lifetime - But Will They Get it Right?
What does the government propose in its significant new arts fund and how can you feedback? Mark Amery on a range of initiatives that will change the arts landscape.
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Pōneke, Poetry & Personality
From mastering taonga pūoro to playing cello for punk bands, Ruby Solly's road to creative expression is a unique one.
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Run It Straight
Dolina Wehipeihana is the face of the PANNZ online hui series - but this week's kōrero on Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori is a personal one for her.
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Sealy the Real Deal
At a time where arts advocacy is at its most crucial, Kylie Sealy’s perfectly placed to support the artists of Tāmaki Makaurau.
Who Got The Gig?
Making a Stand for Youth
Youth Arts New Zealand strives to make a difference for Aotearoa's young creatives. Their dynamic new Board have the tools to do just that.
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Arts Voices: Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori
To celebrate the start of Māori Language Week, we've canvassed the opinion of five wāhine toa about what it represents to them.
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Getting a Foothold in Film
The world is watching New Zealand’s film industry with envy. Here’s your opportunity to be part of the innovation.
The Lowdown
Words You've Been Longing to Hear
Any live events able to take place this year shouldn't be taken for granted. This week's arts news bulletin buzzes about the upcoming Festivals and tours.
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Green-Powered Art: Make a Difference
One of the star speakers at the latest Art + Climate Innovation kōrero isn't just talking a big game, her work is a game-changer.
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Saviours of the Lost Art
A generation of incredible local artists disappeared from national consciousness - but the work of one of our finest ever photographers is righting that wrong.
Who Got The Gig?
Monastra Goes Full Circle
Tracey Monastra’s return to the Creative NZ Advocacy team has been 20 years in the making - and couldn’t have come at a more critical time.
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Transform your creative practice
Embed yourself in a rich dialogue about your creative practice in Massey’s transdisciplinary Master of Fine Arts programme.
The Lowdown
Regions Take the Lead
While the performing arts face major roadblocks in Auckland, the regions offer new hope and ways to do things this Spring. Mark Amery with your weekly arts news bulletin.
Covid-19
What Ex-Pat Influx means for Arts
They're one of the most maligned groups in NZ right now - the returnees. But what impact can they have on our sector? We speak with two potential game-changers.
The Lowdown
Time for New Strategy
The time for vision is now - and in this week's arts news bulletin, Mark Amery looks into where the ideas for change are, and should be coming from.
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Fight Against Systemic Racism Not Over
One of Aotearoa's leading Māori theatre-makers has been making the most of new opportunities but states a long awaited shift in mindset isn't happening in the right way.
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How Art Can Impact Climate Change
Arts and science can make strange bedfellows but are they the perfect combination to spread the message of a carbon neutral future?
The Lowdown
New Audiences, New Conversations
Doors may be shut in Auckland again but there’s surging support for art online. Mark Amery looks into how it’s working and what’s demanding your attention in our weekly arts bulletin.
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How a Wandering Cat Became a Work of Art
Does an internet famous feline deserve its own museum exhibition? A non-believer heads along to find out.
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All NZ Acts, All Sold Out
The brains behind New Year's festival phenomenon Rhythm and Vines explains their new push for diversity as they release their 2020 lineup.
The Lowdown
The Lowdown Directory 2020
The quintessential guide to supporting and discovering NZ's arts media. So you know what to read, where to find it and who to approach.
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Upskill, Learn, Reinvent.
Opportunity is everything. Upsmarts brings some of the leading creative educational and upskilling courses direct to you.

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Ara students dominate national photography awards

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Ara Students Get Creative With Red Cross Fund-Raiser

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