Scratch that itch: Turn your creativity into a career
Passionate about a creative pursuit, but too scared to turn it into a full-time career? Here’s some expert advice to help you make the leap.
Has the art world gone bananas?
Pricey produce, a massive mural and more in this week’s round-up of arts news from NZ and around the globe.
Forty artist scholarships on offer for groundbreaking conference
Lemi Ponifasio, guest curator of NZ Festival, explains how he plans to start some crucial conversations.
CNZ announces the recipient of a highly coveted residency
Kate Powell talks to the recipient headed to Berlin for a year.
Highlights from the just-released NZ Festival programme
Curated by Bret McKenzie, Laurie Anderson and Lemi Ponifasio, the 32nd New Zealand Festival of the Arts looks to be one of next year’s most exciting cultural events. Kate Powell shares her top picks.
Who’s stepped down and who’s headed out?
In the Lowdown #70, Kate Powell brings us the latest need-to-know arts news, including Kiwi acts going global, new tech for deaf music-lovers and the country’s coolest little lit fest.
In Auckland for Labour weekend? Get to Silo Park
This weekend, 30 local and international artists, thinkers and cultural leaders will come together to present an immersive four-day festival unlike anything Tāmaki Makaurau has seen before.
Hot Off the Press
Kate Powell reviews a new resource that will soon be available across Aotearoa. (In partnership with Soar Arts).
Uncomfortable conversations
Kate Powell speaks to Ahi Karunaharan about his urgent new work.
Lack of community in the arts sector takes its toll
Kate Powell speaks to George Johnston - an artist working in mental health - about his tips and tools for staying well.
Tilting the tortured artist trope
Kate Powell speaks to Jennifer Ward-Lealand about why mental health is important for the creative process and how to better support artists.
When you hit the wall
Tami Neilson speaks honestly and powerfully about how burn out takes its toll and best ways to reclaim joy.