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  • BREAKING NEWS: Artist Resale Royalty Scheme Details Announced

    We get Government and expert reaction to one of the biggest issues in Aotearoa’s creative community finally receiving some clarity.
    Feature

  • "It's About Time" - Pacific Spotlight Well Earned

    The Lowdown looks into the current explosion of Pacific success stories on our stages, screens and galleries, bias complaints against CNZ and other important arts happenings.
    The Lowdown

  • Professional Services Directory

    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.
    Guides

  • EXCLUSIVE: What You Need To Know About New $28M Regeneration Fund

    Everything you need to know about a major new Cultural Sector fund - with an exclusive interview detailing how it will work, who can apply and how creative feedback has been 'a kick up the ass'.
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opportunity
Tautai Contemporary Pacific Arts Trust
TAUTAI | 2023 Call for Proposals
TAUTAI 2023 programme call for proposals. Applications due Tuesday 30 August at midday.
Region:
National, Auckland
Closes:
30 Aug 2022
opportunity
Arts Council Nelson
Call Out - Contemporary Ceramics Award
Forsyth Barr, Arts Council Nelson and Nelson Clay Week are proud to announce a call out for original artworks that stretch the boundaries of clay practice.
Region:
National
Closes:
2 Sep 2022
opportunity
Tautai Contemporary Pacific Arts Trust
Director | Tautai Contemporary Pacific Arts Trust
This is an opportunity to play your part and grow as a leader in a values-based and future-focused organisation that adds immense value to the community it serves.
Region:
Auckland
Closes:
7 Sep 2022

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Stories

  • 'Back Your Intuition'

    Veteran bronze sculptor Jim Wheeler faced plenty of obstacles and doubt before finding his creative calling. He has some sage advice for his younger self on the journey ahead.
    Advice to My 22-Year-Old Self

  • Handing The Baton Of Pasifika Storytelling

    A quarter of a century after its debut, Dawn Raids is a play with as much significance as ever. We speak to the show's heralded producer about letting the next generation take the reins.
    Feature

  • Let's Talk About Sex

    Doing it right - How to use sex in your art in a way that’s not totally cringeworthy, from an experienced sex columnist and creative producer.
    Arts Smarts

  • How Creatives Can Help New Zealand Rugby's Image Issues

    The relationship between rugby and the arts is....complicated. But Andrew Wood reckons New Zealand Rugby can help our creatives - and vice versa.
    Soapbox

  • Aotearoa Loses "A Storm Of Creativity"

    The Lowdown returns with a farewell to a trailblazer, need-to-know milestones and award winners, funding and grant opportunities and more in your arts news bulletin.
    The Lowdown

  • Strong Gone: NZ Film Commission Saga Claims Chief

    Another major change in the creative community, as conflict of interest comes to the fore for the country's leading film organisation.
    Feature

  • 5 Essential Skills All Arts Managers Need

    Want to take the next step in your career? Experienced arts professionals reveal the management skills they rely on most to succeed in their jobs.
    Arts Smarts

  • Creative New Zealand's Big New Hire

    There are big shoes to fill, but CNZ has brought in one of the arts most respected leaders to take up a new role at a pivotal time.
    Feature

  • Making Aotearoa's Taonga "Last Forever"

    Protecting our cultural and creative heritage items is no easy feat. We find out from the frontline of preserving these taonga how we all play a role as kaitiaki.
    Feature

  • Window Of $28 Million Opportunity Opens

    The Lowdown looks at the latest announcements out of the country's leading funding bodies - and where the focus lies - as well as big awards and big occasions for NZ Creatives.
    The Lowdown

  • Letters To An Emerging Creative: Submitting A Manuscript

    The latest installment of The Big Idea's eye-opening insights for emerging creative careers - from one of Aotearoa's most experienced arts writers.
    Arts Smarts

  • Are Ethics More Valuable Than Art?

    Provenance & patronage are crucial pillars of the GLAM world - but what happens when they clash? Plus the Lowdown on some major musical happenings & award shortlists.
    The Lowdown

  • Rock Mics, Crush Stereotypes

    "I'm not a rapper, I'm an artist" - Diggy Dupé has strong advice on not putting up with other people's labels, as a milestone concert approaches.
    Feature

  • The ‘F’ Word That Has Creative Ears Burning

    Get the Lowdown on the issues that are leading the creative conversation in your weekly arts news bulletin.
    The Lowdown

  • "You Will Fail Spectacularly - Make Yourself Listen And Learn"

    Arts Laureate Shane Bosher pulls no punches with advice for his younger self - and offers plenty of insight and warmth on how he sculpted his award-winning career.
    Advice to My 22-Year-Old Self

  • What If Arts Funding Was Honest?

    Funding feels like a lottery for so many creatives - what if it actually was one? Arts advocate, strategist and producer Elise Sterback has an outside-the-box pitch to change the funding landscape.
    Soapbox

  • Ōriwa Haddon - Under-Appreciated Artist

    "He's probably due a book." Find out about the life, times and art of a gifted Māori artist whose work can be found littered all over Picton, including a gallery upstairs at a local pub.
    Feature

  • Talkin' Bout Our Re-Generation

    The Lowdown gets full spectrum of reaction from the creative community to the latest MCH fund and looks at the other creative news that should be on your radar.
    The Lowdown

  • Boost To Film Sector Or Hollywood Slush Fund? NZSPG Explained

    Aotearoa's status as a premier international film destination is intrinsically linked to the Screen Production Grant - so why is it under attack again? We dig beyond the headlines.
    Feature

  • EXCLUSIVE: What You Need To Know About New $28M Regeneration Fund

    Everything you need to know about a major new Cultural Sector fund - with an exclusive interview detailing how it will work, who can apply and how creative feedback has been 'a kick up the ass'.
    Guides

  • Does Passion Really Spring Eternal?

    What happens when the passion runs dry in your creative passion project? Verity Johnson has tackled this issue head on with an important realisation.
    Soapbox

  • Nathan Joe's Biggest Moment...So Far

    One of the rising stars of Aotearoa theatre talks about what his groundbreaking show Scenes From A Yellow Peril means in his promising career and why its kaupapa is so important.
    Feature

  • Leadership Crisis Or Dawn Of New Era? TBI Investigates

    There is a flood of experience, knowledge and talent leaving key roles in the creative sector - some leaving the industry or country. We get insight into what's happening and what's next.
    Feature

  • Leaving Legacies That Last

    Flames that burn bright and long can change the creative community - a packed Lowdown looks at champions, important issues, survey results and latest award opportunities.
    The Lowdown
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Jobs

  • Call Out - Contemporary Ceramics Award

    Forsyth Barr, Arts Council Nelson and Nelson Clay Week are proud to announce a call out for original artworks that stretch the boundaries of clay practice.
    National
    09/02/2022

  • TAUTAI | 2023 Call for Proposals

    TAUTAI 2023 programme call for proposals. Applications due Tuesday 30 August at midday.
    National, Auckland
    08/30/2022

  • Director | Tautai Contemporary Pacific Arts Trust

    This is an opportunity to play your part and grow as a leader in a values-based and future-focused organisation that adds immense value to the community it serves.
    Auckland
    09/07/2022

  • Auditions

    Theatre production 'Flying with the Eagles' - Devonport Theatre Company
    Auckland
    08/26/2022

  • Space Place Programming & Exhibition

    Working together with and for Wellington to create remarkable experiences that generate vitality, strengthening the city we love.
    Wellington
    08/29/2022
  • Square logo, Arts Access Aoteaora Putanga Toi ki Aoteaora

    Trustee

    Arts Access Aotearoa invites Expressions of Interest from people who would like to join the Board of Trustees
    National
    09/02/2022
  • Creative Capital Arts Trust

    CubaDupa Productions and Operations

    CubaDupa Street festival Productions and Operations Positions.
    Wellington
    08/22/2022

  • Manager, Learning

    ​Ignite and fuel the creative spark in tamariki and rangatahi by delivering inspiring learning experiences
    Wellington
    08/28/2022

  • Learning Specialist – Digital

    ​Ignite and fuel the creative spark in tamariki and rangatahi by delivering inspiring digital learning experiences at Capital E
    Wellington
    08/24/2022
  • Fulbright NZ

    Senior Communications Advisor

    A brilliant opportunity for a Senior Communications Advisor to make a meaningful impact
    Wellington
    08/22/2022

  • Ringa Tautoko Tāhūhū (Senior Administrator)

    Seeking a forward thinking Senior Administrator to join our kaupapa Māori theatre company.
    Wellington
    09/01/2022
  • 2023 Michael Gifkins Prize for an Unpublished Novel

    2023 Michael Gifkins Prize for an Unpublished Novel: Open for Entries

    The Gifkins Prize seeks fiction manuscripts by published and unpublished authors. The winner will receive a publication contract for world rights from Text, and an advance of $10,000.
    National
    10/14/2022

Events

09/03/2022 to 09/11/2022

THE TRUSTS 35TH ARTS EXHIBITION| TRUSTS ARENA

THE ICONIC ANNUAL TRUSTS ARTS EXHIBITION! Celebrating 35 Years
08/26/2022 to 09/11/2022

Gillian Appleby

Make Haste a solo exhibition by Gillian Appleby
08/20/2022

Photobook Festival

(Saturday ) Photobook Festival from 10-3pm / Followed by presentations in the Soundings Theatre by Nicola Legat and Hoda Afshar from 4-6pm
View all Events

Community Announcements

Community Announcement

Page Galleries now representing artist Gavin Chai

Page Galleries is delighted to welcome Gavin Chai as a represented artist
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Community Announcement

Amplifying the voices of Deaf and disabled people

How can community organisations work alongside Deaf and disabled people to amplify their voices and provide support without taking away power? blogs Richard Benge.
Community Announcement

'Given Words' from Honduras

Celebrating international connections through poetry
Community Announcement

First time Cook Islands artist exhibit in Venice!

NZ-Cook Islands artist Mahiriki Tangaroa - Kaveinga: Angels of the Ocean
Community Announcement

Housing for Artists SURVEY Notification 2022

Thank you to the 563 artists and creatives who completed the survey.
Community Announcement

Auckland Live Cabaret Season Announces 2022 Dates & Line-up

Auckland's favourite late night playground returns
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  1. BREAKING NEWS: Artist Resale Royalty Scheme Details Announced
  2. Aotearoa Loses "A Storm Of Creativity"
  3. Letters To An Emerging Creative: Submitting A Manuscript
  4. What If Arts Funding Was Honest?
  5. Window Of $28 Million Opportunity Opens
  6. Are Ethics More Valuable Than Art?
  7. Strong Gone: NZ Film Commission Saga Claims Chief
  8. Let's Talk About Sex
  9. 5 Essential Skills All Arts Managers Need
  10. EXCLUSIVE: What You Need To Know About New $28M Regeneration Fund
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