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An arts news bulletin, fit for a King's Birthday - a bumper edition of The Lowdown to tide you over for the long weekend with the big events, the latest award-winners and reaction from the industry's major players.
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Wondering how a 400-years-dead Englishman is relevant in Aotearoa today? Adam Fresco chats with co-directors Michael Hurst and Benjamin Henson ahead of Auckland Theatre Company’s production of Shakespeare’s King Lear.
The third round of MCH's $28m Cultural Regeneration Fund has delivered big funding news for 42 organisations - including its first million-dollar recipient. We hear exclusively from some of those who got the green light.
Respected arts thought leader Jack Gray makes a stand for the importance of creative potential being valued above political sustainability.
Not even keeping up with cost-of-living - the details of what creative professionals get paid is compulsory reading. All your arts news like more concerns with budget cuts, long-awaited tours, big awards and lost creative legends.
Do we have to torture ourselves to create our best work? Why there needs to be a purpose to any pain - and how to keep it under control.
Former Director of South Seas Film School, producer, writer, director, professional film reviewer, acting coach, and self-confessed movie nut, Adam Fresco with a hands-on guide to finding your inner Kubrick.
An unexpected announcement - with the Auckland Mayor revealing a 'significant softening' towards funding cuts for underfire sectors like arts and culture thanks to the public outcry.
Incisive, superbly crafted and adding fresh layers to our rich tapestry - we get reaction from the winners of the 2023 Ockham New Zealand Book Awards.
MCH has just revealed its latest report into the key stats and impacts for the cultural sector - with GDP growth at twice the rate of the total economy. Read all the key details.
As one of the most solutions-focused initiatives created during the pandemic era approaches a magic milestone, find out how those who have gone through the pilot programmes have taken their creative careers to the next level.
Recognition, phenomenal drive and a talking magpie - Catherine Chidgey’s big week on centre stage at the Auckland Writers Festival.
Some of New Zealand's leading comedy forces explain how they managed to turn the sector's darkest times into bright beacons of opportunity - and what steps you should take to digitally dominate.
News that deserves to be told from within the creative community - from new initiatives that confront the dark side of the sector to success stories and important mahi that don't get enough attention.
Applications are now open for the 2023 Writers' Award. This award is proudly brought to you by Copyright Licensing New Zealand (CLNZ) and the New Zealand Society of Authors (NZSA).
Be a part of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™ Opening Ceremony. Volunteer as a cast member for the biggest women’s sporting event of the year.
Solutions focussed and want to learn new skills and make a difference in the arts and culture sector? If that sounds like you and you want to learn more about fundraising then read on…
Highly reputable organisation and interesting content and people. Work in a creative, high-trust, supportive and flexible environment. Permanent, full-time position based in either Wellington or Auckland.
Work with leaders in their scientific fields to develop content that engages people from all walks of life with scientific concepts and the natural world.
Plan, develop coordinate and deliver Mātauranga Māori programmes that explore heritage, science and art, with people as the foundation of all that we do.
Mixit creates communities of connected youth and is a respected initiative that uses the power of creativity to support young people from former refugee and migrant backgrounds - to support their core life skills, socialisation and belonging. This is an exciting opportunity to join the Mixit team.
Seeking candidates with strong community and business connections, proven governance skills and passion and enthusiasm for live Theatre.
Calling all artists: An opportunity to create temporary public art in Auckland’s city centre
Expressions of interest for the Hamilton Arts Festival Toi Ora ki Kirikiriroa 2024 are now open!
Receive a $5,000 grant to help you research your latest fiction or non-fiction writing project. All New Zealand writers welcome to apply.
Māoriland is looking to employ a Training Programs Manager to oversee a range of initiatives pathwaying rangatahi into film and digital creative arts.
We are looking for someone with a strong interest in culture and the arts to join our small and vibrant team. This is a fulltime cover for 10 months.
This June, we’re creating for dementia. Pick a fun creative activity, register your personal profile and raise funds to help us create a dementia-friendly New Zealand.
Celebrate Matariki at Stardome
SOUTH-VERSED is an exciting Contemporary Art exhibition that showcases the dynamic and innovative works of ten contemporary artists living or closely connected to South Auckland.
Celebrate the Māori New Year at Ashburton Art Gallery and Museum's new exhibition, Puaka: A Star on the Rise.
The Creatives in Schools programme is an opportunity for professional artists and teachers to work together to provide engaging learning experiences for students. Schools and artists can jointly apply for up to $17,000 for their project. Applications for Round 5 opens 16 June 2023.
Te Matatiki Toi Ora The Arts Centre is providing three artists with time to develop creatively. They are musician Lisa Tui Jonathan, and visual artists Megan Brady and Hōhua Ropate Kurene. The trio will live and work at The Arts Centre for three months (June till August) via the centre’s Creative Residency programme.
For 20 years AFP has delivered Auckland’s leading annual regional festival - and become Australasia’s largest photography festival - showcasing work by emerging and leading New Zealand and international photographers.
