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An Essential Debate
The word 'essential' has been at the midst of many heated discussions recently - but few will be as lively as this upcoming debate, focused on the role of the arts.
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Why I Left My Art Gallery
It's the dream of many - but it doesn't always work out the way you hope. Two artists open up on why they walked away and how it's working out for them.
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Arts Voices: What Has Changed For Women in the Arts?
To recognise International Women's Day, we tap into the thoughts of some of the most prominent wahine toa involved in the arts.
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TBI Throwback: It's OK to be Different
Ross Murray gives us a downright honest view - he is still trying to work it out, and always will be. And that is perfectly ok.
Advice to My 22-Year-Old Self
Are Arts COVID Contingencies Up to Scratch?
With extended uncertainty on our doorstep, this week's art bulletin finds out whether the future-proofing of the arts is working.
The Lowdown
Tributes Flow for Split Enz and Crowded House promoter
The death of the man behind some of Australasia's most significant music acts has seen an extraordinary outpouring of grief on both sides of the tasman.
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Lockdown 2021 Part Two: The Sequel No One Wanted
The latest on how Auckland Creatives are handling the rising Alert Levels - while the rest of NZ show keeping the arts going is an art all of itself.
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Is Funding Hitting the Mark?
It's been a huge week for the arts - with big money moves in mentoring and accessibility. This week's arts news bulletin delves into how the sector's COVID recovery plan is playing out.
The Lowdown
Three Women on Two Ladies
The Big Idea got a trio of its strongest minded writers together to discuss the uneasy themes brought up in ATC's latest production.
Tough Crowd
EXCLUSIVE: Creative Spaces $18 Million Cash Injection
We reveal an announcement that could change the lives of many New Zealanders - and knock down barriers of participation to the arts.
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Art of the Impossible: International Collaboration During COVID
An Australian company collaborating with New Zealand creatives explain how their production is forging ahead despite the tyranny of pandemic era travel.
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Why it’s Time to Open Up to New Art
Last week's brief Lockdown was a reminder not to take our creative offerings and artists for granted. We lay the challenge to mainstream media and point you in the right direction.
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