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Transform the Moment You're In
Rodney Bell doesn't let barriers stop him creating - a trailblazing artist with a story to keep you spellbound.
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9 Tips for Selling Your Art Online
A must-know list for anyone looking to turn their creativity into cash online. These tips are practical, professional and pragmatic.
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It's the Lowdown bite-sized edition, with your arts news bulletin broken down to look at some of the milestones and moments that deserve the spotlight.
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If This Wall Could Talk
Two decades after its vibrant launch, a community artwork is coming back to life in Gisborne - involving up to 6500 artists.
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Experimenting on the community
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The quintessential guide to supporting and discovering NZ's arts media. So you know what to read, where to find it and who to approach.
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![Gordon Walters, [Untitled], 1991, acrylic on canvas, 505 x 405 mm, Image courtesy of the Walters Estate.](https://www.thebigidea.nz/sites/default/files/styles/ratio_3_x_2__medium_/public/story-images/2020-05/226925-not-yet-assigned/226925-image1-0001.jpg?itok=_nonuixu "Gordon Walters, [Untitled], 1991, acrylic on canvas, 505 x 405 mm, Image courtesy of the Walters Estate.")
