Bad coffee and big wins at Arts for Health
Cass Hendry, Manager of Arts for Health in Hamilton, blogs about the value of monthly Bad Coffee mornings with funders.
Creating space for diverse voices in theatre
A new initiative called First Draft, led by Sameena Zehra and Helen Vivienne Fletcher, works with writers to help them develop early drafts into full-length plays.
Return on social investment in the arts
A new report details the power and the importance of the work of creative spaces around Aotearoa.
Fellowship supports a Deaf or disabled artist
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.
Prison learners at The Learning Connexion
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.
Opening doors to the Auckland Arts Festival
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.
Maisie Chilton: reclaiming her artistic identity
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.
Kezia Barnett: “AI has saved my life”
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.
DAT Fest 2024’s two-week programme
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.
Pitching in for the Pablos Art Auction
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.
Pacific Toa Award recipients announced
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.
"A global leader in accessibility"
Nicole Gluckstern, San Francisco based freelance writer, describes New Zealand as "a global leader in accessibility in the performing arts," in her article.