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VIDEO: Dance and Art Therapy
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VIDEO: Dance and Art Therapy

WATCH: The lives of thousands of New Zealanders are uplifted through creativity, with leading dance and arts therapists making a difference to those who need this specalised support the most.

VIDEO: The Bigger Picture
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VIDEO: The Bigger Picture

WATCH: Running a gallery in Aotearoa - or getting your work inside one - can be a fraught assignment. An internationally experienced gallerist gives a frank and honest assessment.

VIDEO: Arts Sector: The Student Perspective
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VIDEO: Arts Sector: The Student Perspective

WATCH: Arts education comes under fire from all quarters but what do those actually in the tertiary art system think about it - and their prospects of entering the industry?

VIDEO: Living Your Art
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VIDEO: Living Your Art

WATCH: An unrelenting dedication to his award-winning craft, Kalisolaite ‘Uhila gives us an insight into the sacrifice he makes to drive his performance art.

Have Your Say On The Big Idea's Future
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Have Your Say On The Big Idea's Future

What do you and the creative sector need from The Big Idea? We're putting the ball in your court - as well as a chance to boost your bank balance.

Think Local Before Global: Public Feedback For Govt's Creative Strategy Revealed
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Think Local Before Global: Public Feedback For Govt's Creative Strategy Revealed

The creative community has spoken - The Big Idea's comprehensive breakdown of what the major issues highlighted in Amplify's public consultation window.

Report: Exposure To Arts Crucial to Youth Wellbeing
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Report: Exposure To Arts Crucial to Youth Wellbeing

One of the most comprehensive reports in the lives of youth in Aotearoa has re-enforced the value of creativity.

Jolt dancer and tutor Joel Forman with a young Jolt dancer. Jolt is a creative space in Christchurch. Photo: Jolt
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$18M Of Impact - Creative Spaces Report Released

Details have been released from MCH's three-year funding into community creative spaces through Arts Access Aotearoa - with some impressive results.

VIDEO: From Streets To Studio
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VIDEO: From Streets To Studio

WATCH: From a high school dropout and tagger to a fulfilled glass artist, Simon Lewis Wards proves formal training isn't a prerequisite for success.

Trouble In Paradise - Art Confronting Climate Crisis
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Trouble In Paradise - Art Confronting Climate Crisis

An exhibition that's been used to put the urgent climate issue in front of World leaders is making an impact in Auckland.

Lasting Legacy: Toni Huata Remembered
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Lasting Legacy: Toni Huata Remembered

A "generous artist and arts administrator" who was more than just a marvel on the mic, creative friends pay tribute to a wahine toa who gave so much to the music community. 

Creative NZ Launch Latest Arts Advocacy Campaign
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Creative NZ Launch Latest Arts Advocacy Campaign

Some of the most recognisable names in the NZ creative community are at the forefront of a new video set for a big online presence in the coming weeks.