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Arts Smarts
How to Make Digital and Hybrid Work
Have you been waiting for things to ‘go back to normal’ for your creative practice? Here are the steps needed to embrace the change.
Soapbox
'Self-Destructive', 'Outrageous', 'Absurd'
Nothing is held back in this passionate open letter, challenging the proposed restructuring of one of the country's cultural crown jewels.
Feature
EXCLUSIVE: Underfunded Regions Focus for New Arts Initiative
Get the exclusive details on how communities with barriers of access to arts and cultural activities are set to get their slice of the $374 million funding pie.
Feature
Meet NZ's latest Oscar Winner
It slipped under the radar for most, but there was another NZ success story at this year's Academy Awards. The Big Idea talks to David Lee about his road to Hollywood.
The Lowdown
Standing Up to Tall Poppy Syndrome
New Zealand's creative scene is the envy of the world - so why is there still some negativity - or ignorance - towards our artistic success stories? Get the Lowdown.
Feature
Bringing Real Issues to New Audiences
Nina Nawalowalo is used to being part of groundbreaking creativity - she’s entering new territory with a confronting topic.
Soapbox
No Creativity without Creators
If we want to celebrate creativity, we need to value the rights of creators. One of Aotearoa's leading authorities on intellectual property states her case - is the government listening?
Feature
Two Talents, No Ego
An exhibition on one of NZ’s most enduring artistic friendships is forged from a collaborative partnership of its own.
The Lowdown
Funding, Confrontations & Tragic Controversies
Industry reaction, celebrations, tributes and triumphs - the Lowdown on the big arts news of the week.
Feature
Creative Solutions to School Holiday Blues
Unleash your child's creativity these school holidays - here are some top tips to relationship, confidence and skill building through the arts to keep everyone happy.
Arts Smarts
How Do I Get My First Job?
Getting started is hard, but fortune favours the relentless. An experienced mentor lays out the tips to get your career out of first gear.
The Lowdown
Not on Board
Turmoil at the top of a key cultural organisation comes with plenty of questions - as Mark Amery launches into the Lowdown on resignations, festivals, appointments and milestones.
Advice to My 22-Year-Old Self
'Be Proud of Who You Are'
Rawiri Paratene is bringing the curtain down on an iconic career. He shares his best advice before he steps out of the spotlight.
Feature
Pasifika's Joyous Return
One of the country's cornerstone cultural events returned after a prolonged absence over the weekend. Kim Meredith writes about Pasifika Festival's new location and fresh approach.
Feature
$20K Opportunity for Cultural Events
Creative and cultural practitioners have a new way to bring their events to life with the announcement of more funding opportunities.
The Lowdown
Safety for Women Back in Spotlight
The music industry has had its off-stage behaviour called out this year - now its the turn of what's happening in front on the stage. Your arts news bulletin tackles more unacceptable behaviour.
Soapbox
Confronting the "Incredibly Effective" Destruction of Creativity
Leading arts academic Peter O'Connor makes his case on why we can no longer turn a blind eye to the "murder" of creativity in our schools.
Arts Smarts
Done with Definition
Has your creativity left you confined and defined? Verity Johnson looks at how we make the mistake of feeling trapped in silos and how to get out of them.
The Lowdown
Lowdown on Week of Scandal
Naming, shaming and heated debate has gripped the creative community by the throat this week. Mark Amery rips into the biggest issues in your arts news bulletin.
Feature
$60 million Creative Innovation Programme Revealed
Do you have a bold idea that could be a game-changer? Find out how you can be involved in the first step of the Cultural Sector Innovation Fund.
Feature
Make Your Own Map of the World
How a skinny kid from Hastings became in high demand internationally as a top fashion and lifestyle photographer - including taking our PM to the pages of American Vogue.
Arts Smarts
How to Keep Creative While Working From Home
Struggling to juggle a personal life and a day job around your creative outlets? Some straight-up solutions to an all too familiar problem.
Feature
New Way to Connect with International Artists
Border restrictions have throttled our exposure to touring musicians and DJs - but they're still making the way to Aotearoa through creative partnerships.
Who Got The Gig?
Voice of the Voiceless
The just-announced Michael King Writer's Fellowship recipient is taking a novel approach to reviving Māori history not told in mainstream textbooks.
Feature
Making Public Art Soar Again
A rare look behind the scenes at the team effort it takes to bring a beloved artwork from an NZ icon back into public life.
Feature
The Dark Side of NFTs
You spoke, we've listened. After a huge response to our original NFT article, we've addressed your concerns to highlight the other side of the coin.

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Arts and self-worth powerful tools for recovery

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Arts Access Aotearoa

Circability hosts first Youth Circus Festival

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Ara’s Broadcasting School radio station reaches ‘Fever’ pitch

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How to Make Digital and Hybrid Work

'Self-Destructive', 'Outrageous', 'Absurd'

EXCLUSIVE: Underfunded Regions Focus for New Arts Initiative

Meet NZ's latest Oscar Winner

Standing Up to Tall Poppy Syndrome

Bringing Real Issues to New Audiences

No Creativity without Creators

Two Talents, No Ego

Funding, Confrontations & Tragic Controversies

Creative Solutions to School Holiday Blues

How Do I Get My First Job?

Not on Board

'Be Proud of Who You Are'

Pasifika's Joyous Return

$20K Opportunity for Cultural Events

Safety for Women Back in Spotlight

Confronting the "Incredibly Effective" Destruction of Creativity

Done with Definition

Lowdown on Week of Scandal

$60 million Creative Innovation Programme Revealed

Make Your Own Map of the World

How to Keep Creative While Working From Home

New Way to Connect with International Artists

Voice of the Voiceless

Making Public Art Soar Again

The Dark Side of NFTs

Silence is not Golden

But is it Art?

How to Make Digital and Hybrid Work

'Self-Destructive', 'Outrageous', 'Absurd'

EXCLUSIVE: Underfunded Regions Focus for New Arts Initiative

Meet NZ's latest Oscar Winner

Standing Up to Tall Poppy Syndrome

Bringing Real Issues to New Audiences

No Creativity without Creators

Two Talents, No Ego

Funding, Confrontations & Tragic Controversies

Creative Solutions to School Holiday Blues

Story tags

Noticeboard

Stories

How to Make Digital and Hybrid Work

'Self-Destructive', 'Outrageous', 'Absurd'

EXCLUSIVE: Underfunded Regions Focus for New Arts Initiative

Meet NZ's latest Oscar Winner

Standing Up to Tall Poppy Syndrome

Bringing Real Issues to New Audiences

No Creativity without Creators

Two Talents, No Ego

Funding, Confrontations & Tragic Controversies

Creative Solutions to School Holiday Blues

How Do I Get My First Job?

Not on Board

'Be Proud of Who You Are'

Pasifika's Joyous Return

$20K Opportunity for Cultural Events

Safety for Women Back in Spotlight

Confronting the "Incredibly Effective" Destruction of Creativity

Done with Definition

Lowdown on Week of Scandal

$60 million Creative Innovation Programme Revealed

Make Your Own Map of the World

How to Keep Creative While Working From Home

New Way to Connect with International Artists

Voice of the Voiceless

Making Public Art Soar Again

The Dark Side of NFTs

Silence is not Golden

But is it Art?

How to Make Digital and Hybrid Work

'Self-Destructive', 'Outrageous', 'Absurd'

EXCLUSIVE: Underfunded Regions Focus for New Arts Initiative

Meet NZ's latest Oscar Winner

Standing Up to Tall Poppy Syndrome

Bringing Real Issues to New Audiences

No Creativity without Creators

Two Talents, No Ego

Funding, Confrontations & Tragic Controversies

Creative Solutions to School Holiday Blues

Story tags

Noticeboard

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