Arts Access Aotearoa is accepting applications for the 2025 Whakahoa Kaitoi Whanaketanga Creative New Zealand Artist Fellowship. Valued at $10,000, it supports a Deaf or disabled artist in developing their creative practice. The deadline is 5pm, 31 March 2025.
An exhibition at Mayfair House showcases artwork by men studying art from prison, highlighting their creativity and resilience. The Learning Connexion’s programme helps these students develop their artistic voices while earning NZQA qualifications.
Auckland Arts Festival is breaking barriers with its Access and Inclusion Programme, making events more welcoming for all. From discounted tickets to relaxed performances, inclusion is at the heart of this year’s festival.
Wellington artist Maisie Chilton, recipient of Toi Pōneke's 2025 d/Deaf and/or Disabled Artist Development Residency, is looking forward to working on her art, exploring the complex realities of motherhood and identity.
Artist and filmmaker Kezia Barnett discovered that AI technology has enabled her to continue creating art from her bed, allowing her to showcase her work internationally.
The Disabled Artists Theatre Festival (DAT Fest) is back for its third year with an expanded two-week programme running from 2 to 17 November at Te Auaha in Wellington.
Pablos Art Studios will be hosting an auction on 6 November at Te Puna Mātauranga o Aotearoa National Library of New Zealand to celebrate their 30 year anniversary.
Musician Max Stowers and visual artist Falefatu Carreras Enari are the recipients of the Pacific Toa Award presented at Creative New Zealand’s Arts Pasifika Awards 2024 ceremony in Parliament last night.
Nicole Gluckstern, San Francisco based freelance writer, describes New Zealand as "a global leader in accessibility in the performing arts," in her article.
“Hāpaitia i ngā wāhi toi, advocate and amplify,” is the theme for Ngā Wāhi Auaha Creative Spaces Conference 2024, which is on in Wellington from 22 and 23 August.
"We've always had a strong focus on people's wellbeing,” Andrew Mitchell says. “What we're trying to do here is offer support for people who otherwise wouldn't be able to make art."
Jolt will present their performance piece, “Whakapapa” and deliver a dance teacher training workshop at Gathered Together, hosted by Indepen-dance at Tramway in Glasgow.