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  • Advice to My 22-Year-Old Self

    Clubbing, Cancers and Children

    Tim Bray's been a mainstay of Aotearoa's creative community - and has had his fair share of life lessons. Here are some of pearls of wisdom he'd deliver to his younger self.
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    Sacrifice is the Greatest Art Form

    Not all leaders are created equal. Tautai's Courtney Sina Meredith is ensuring she leads by example.
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    Celebrate Wellness and Mental Health Through an Arts Lens

    Te Putanga Toi Arts Access Awards provide a much needed glimmer of hope in an otherwise torrid 2020.
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    Dealing with Your Harshest Critic

    Why is it such a long, complicated process to admit to yourself that you’re an artist? Verity Johnson investigates how to accept and embrace your creative instincts.
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    Professional Services Directory 2020

    The Big Idea's collection of professional arts and creativity services is here to help connect your practice or organisation with the right tools to succeed.
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    How to Find Your Focus

    Got plenty of great ideas and ambitions but aren't making progress with any of them? An experienced creative mentor sets you straight.
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    Calling Out Media's Lack of Diversity

    Māori and Pasifika performers have been creating international headlines - so why are local media so slow off the mark? This week's arts news bulletin addresses some longstanding inequalities.
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    South Auckland’s New Horizon

    Ema Tavola’s pride in advocating for her community has been unwavering, as she blazes a new path for her contemporary art gallery Vunilagi Vou forced by 2020’s numerous challenges.
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    Laughing out of Lockdown

    2020's been life-changing for many - but Joe Daymond means it for all the right reasons. Find out how this internet success has seen his career skyrocket.
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    Festivals Find a Way

    As Aucklanders count down to a return to Level 1, we take a look at what Festival organisers can learn from overseas and the challenges of reality in a post-COVID environment.
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    How to Turn Creativity into Cash

    Whatever your passion, it pays to be both an innovative practitioner and a practical businessperson. Here's the creative's guide to small business basics.
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    Finding Trolove

    We explore inside the mind of one of Aotearoa's most passionate artists to discover how feeling takes on a captivating, visual form.
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