Artsenta celebrates 25 years
Artsenta has celebrated 25 years of supporting artists in Dunedin’s mental health community with an exhibition, a book featuring artwork and poetry, and a CD of music.
Art a way back into the community
Connecting people with art and the community is a recurring subject for Chris Barrand in his life as an art tutor at Pablos Art Studios and Rimutaka Prison.
InterACT Festival
New Zealand’s first arts festival showcasing the abilities of more than 150 disabled artists will take place in Auckland in the aftermath of the Rugby World Cup from 28 to 30 October.
Arts Access - The Turning Point
An exhibition in Whangarei’s Porcine Gallery, opening on 3 October, will include carvings from Northland Region Corrections Facility and work by artists at Whau Valley Whaiora Support Trust.
Prison carvings tell Hospice story
Two carvings and a painting, commissioned by the North Shore Hospice, were handed over in a ceremony at Auckland Prison’s west chapel last month.
Circa Theatre reaches blind audience
Circa Theatre is reaching a new audience with its first audio-described performance of Roger Hall’s hit comedy Four Flat Whites in Italy on 5 October.
Arts for all on the move
An Arts Access Aotearoa programme, encouraging arts organisations and venues to improve their access to disabled audiences, is gathering momentum as it moves beyond Wellington.
Jolt Dance perform in Dunedin
Christchurch integrated dance company Jolt Dance remains strong despite the earthquakes that have rocked the city and will tour to Dunedin and perform in a show called Humble Me.
Drama therapy a powerful tool
Five years researching, devising and performing in the play Verbatim had a “massive impact” on her life, says Miranda Harcourt.
'Mona Lisa' portrait wins IHC Art Awards
Lower Hutt artist Stacey Hughes has won the IHC Art Awards 2011 and $5000 for a powerful portrait with a 'Mona Lisa' smile.
Prison Art: Staying Focused
Right from the outset, Jay Bizell (not his real name) has been highly motivated, taking on technical challenges that often scared him.
Minister highlights contribution of arts
Beyond the economic benefits, the arts make a very real contribution to the lives of individuals and to NZ society, says Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage, Christopher Finlayson.