‘Advice to My 22-Year-Old Self’ welcomes the next contributor willing to mentor themselves. William Duignan’s new play WEiRdO ‘playfully reveals some deep truths about racial identity in Aotearoa’
Story / Education & Development
Are you your own worst critic? Here are a few ideas to keep that critic at bay.
Author:
Sam Grover
Story / Screen & Sound
Keith Aberdein, an NZBC reporter on the scene of the Waihine Disaster 50 years ago, reflects on he experience as NZ On Screen releases a commemorative collection.
Author:
Karyn Tattersfield
Story / Community & Access Arts
Writing funding applications is not the most exciting element of being an artist, but to get your project off the ground, it’s a necessary one. Photograph by Bruce Connew.
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The Big Idea Editor
Story / Management & Admin
Some tips from a pro about how creatives can make a living from their talent
Author:
Sam Grover
Story / Community & Access Arts
Advice to My 22-Year-Old Self is a new segment at The Big Idea, our way of connecting those starting out in the arts with virtual mentors. This week, Demi Heath, Director of Photival shares her best.
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Photival
Story / Culture & Heritage
The Big Idea’s Laura Toailoa scored an invitation to CNZ’s Pacific Arts Summit recently, and heard lots of discussion that will inform their Pacific Arts Strategy.
Author:
Laura Toailoa
Story / Community & Access Arts
Mark Amery opens up new connecting space for arts news and views at The Big Idea.
Author:
Mark Amery
Story / Community & Access Arts
The Draft Auckland Plan erases almost all references to arts, culture and creativity raising alarm bells for the sector, says Elise Sterback, General Manager The Basement Theatre.
Author:
Elise Sterback
Story / Performing Arts
Guest writer James Cain’s play 'Movers' has been shortlisted for the Playmarket Adam NZ Play Award. He reflects on how working in a small business with a big heart influenced his art.
Author:
James Cain
Story / Community & Access Arts
Renee Liang responds to week two of the Auckland Arts Festival, including shows Erth’s Prehistoric Aquarium and À Ố Làng Phố, then goes in search of the party.
Author:
Renee Liang
Story / Culture & Heritage
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern officially opened Te Papa’s $8.4 million Toi Art gallery last week, with a great reception.
Author:
Karyn Tattersfield
Story / Community & Access Arts
Renee Liang reflects on the first week of the Auckland Arts Festival and the shows she experienced: Giselle, Tea, 1984, OrphEus:A dance opera.
Author:
Renee Liang