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The Forever House lays the foundations for building a greener future

The Forever House lays the foundations for building a greener future

DOC EDGE FESTIVAL, THE PLACE FOR ART WATCHING: FIRST FILMS RELEASED FOR 2023 PROGRAMME

DOC EDGE FESTIVAL, THE PLACE FOR ART WATCHING: FIRST FILMS RELEASED FOR 2023 PROGRAMME

Ōtautahi Creative Spaces Publishes Community Cookbook In Recognition of Unity Week

Ōtautahi Creative Spaces Publishes Community Cookbook In Recognition of Unity Week

The Forever House lays the foundations for building a greener future
Stuff  /  27 Mar 2023

The Forever House lays the foundations for building a greener future

This year the Ara Education Charitable Trust (AECT) is proud to partner with Auckland Airport and Stuff to breathe new life into an old home, in a sustainable way.

DOC EDGE FESTIVAL, THE PLACE FOR ART WATCHING: FIRST FILMS RELEASED FOR 2023 PROGRAMME
Doc Edge  /  24 Mar 2023

DOC EDGE FESTIVAL, THE PLACE FOR ART WATCHING: FIRST FILMS RELEASED FOR 2023 PROGRAMME

The Doc Edge International Documentary Film Festival is back for its 18th year and is set to make a massive impact with an exciting line-up of films, a captivating XR Exhibition, the prestigious Doc Edge Awards, an engaging Schools Programme and live events.

Ōtautahi Creative Spaces Publishes Community Cookbook In Recognition of Unity Week
A Big Idea contributor  /  16 Mar 2023

Ōtautahi Creative Spaces Publishes Community Cookbook In Recognition of Unity Week

A celebration of diversity through the unifying power of creativity and cooking

Bergman Gallery now representing artist Louie Bretaña
A Big Idea contributor  /  09 Mar 2023

Bergman Gallery now representing artist Louie Bretaña

Bergman Gallery is delighted to welcome Louie Bretaña as a represented artist

The Digital Conversation
A Big Idea contributor  /  09 Mar 2023

The Digital Conversation

Join us, for industry panel discussions about taking your creativity online

Stable Spaces Survey
A Big Idea contributor  /  07 Mar 2023

Stable Spaces Survey

Artists and art organisations need stable spaces in which to work. Effective and sustainable ways to secure those spaces are vital, so our creative future can thrive.

Arts torch shines the way
Arts Access Aotearoa  /  09 Feb 2023

Arts torch shines the way

Strong, connected communities in cities, towns and rural areas are vital for the ongoing health and wellbeing of their inhabitants, says Arts Access Aotearoa Kaiwhakahaere Richard Benge.

Fellowship to explore storytelling
Arts Access Aotearoa  /  08 Feb 2023

Fellowship to explore storytelling

Paying homage to the women in the Home Ground collective is a key force driving Sāla Roseanne Leota, recipient of the Whakahoa Kaitoi i Te Ara Poutama Arts in Corrections Artist Fellowship 2022.

Documentary gives hope to prisoners
Arts Access Aotearoa  /  08 Feb 2023

Documentary gives hope to prisoners

Men in the Matapuna Special Treatment Unit of Christchurch Men’s Prison had a lot to reflect on when they watched award-winning Conch documentary, A Boy Called Piano.

Creating art that breaks the silos
Arts Access Aotearoa  /  08 Feb 2023

Creating art that breaks the silos

"Meaningful arts experiences that resonate with all of our communities is a human right, surely," says Glass Ceiling Arts Collective Artistic Director Charlotte Nightingale.

King Street Artworks: "I love it so much"
Arts Access Aotearoa  /  08 Feb 2023

King Street Artworks: "I love it so much"

King Street Artworks coordinator Ian Chapman says: “Consider what the mental health of Aotearoa New Zealand would be like if a King Street Artworks existed in every town.”

CRANIAL BUNKER by Stephen Oliver, Greywacke Press, Canberra 2023
Stephen Oliver  /  07 Feb 2023

CRANIAL BUNKER by Stephen Oliver, Greywacke Press, Canberra 2023

CRANIAL BUNKER follows on from GONE / Satirical Poems: New & Selected (2016); Luxembourg (2018); The Song of Globule / 80 Sonnets (2020) and Unposted, Autumn Leaves / A Memoir In Essays (2021) all thr