Arts Smarts
Tips & tools to boost your creative career.
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Everything you need to know about listing on our new website
An informative guide for those who list jobs, opportunities or events with The Big Idea. -
How to tour a show without wrecking the Earth
Easy (and fun) practical tips from the authors of The Green Theatre Touring Guide. -
Is it time you started a newsletter?
Unconventional tips that might actually be useful from Nadine Hura. -
What you need to know (and do) about the legal changes to Incorporated Societies
All incorporated societies need to re-register under the new act by 5 April 2026 – the sooner you prepare, the better. -
Home and gallery: On transforming our lounge into an art space
Writer Kim Meredith and musician/sound designer Kingsley Spargo opened the Kim Meredith Gallery in Auckland two years ago. -
Creative funders discuss the use of AI in applications
With the use of AI on the rise, we ask the funding bodies most involved in NZ's arts and creativity sectors how they view and monitor the use of these new technologies in applications. -
How to make a feature film in 10 days for $10K
Producer Eva Trebilco's latest offering, Notes from a Fish, is ready to hit the NZ International Film Festival – she gives insight on how to make any budget work for you. -
Is it worth launching a podcast? Three rules for artists
A far cry from the days of homespun projects – delving into podcasting can potentially create a new marketing pillar for your business.