Lowdown: Matariki Shines Bright On Unsung Heroes
Honours and heartbreak in the big creative sector news of the week and Matariki brings arts and culture hits all around the country.
"Risk Is Becoming A Dirty Word" - Sophie Roberts On Arts Leadership
After more than a decade of driving Silo Theatre, Artistic Director Sophie Roberts is signing off with some honest and unfiltered insights on the state of the sector.
Season: Rewriting The Rulebook On Dealer Galleries
Ethics, honesty and patience - meet the gallerists doing it their way.
The Genius of Gee - Tributes Flow For Iconic NZ Writer
Writers, creatives and arts organisations react to the passing of Maurice Gee, a man responsible for some of the most loved books in New Zealand's literary history.
The Art Of Logistics - Removing The Stress Of Moving Artwork
Chris Streeter's new role with Crown Fine Art NZ will help artists and creatives sleep a whole lot easier when taking their mahi across the motu - and the world.
"It’s Not A Bad Thing To Be Different"
From being forced into army service to finding his true calling, actor and writer Mustaq Missouri has some poignant words on finding your creative path.
Lowdown: Pip Pip Hooray! $100K Fellowship Announced
Winners of big residencies both here and overseas - along with more opportunities to come - plus award nomination news, fire damage implications and the importance of checking your spam folder.
A Dinosaur At The Edge Of Imagination
Perched atop a jagged, volcanic plinth, a sci-fi-meets-prehistoric creature now towers over Riverside Park in Taupō.
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
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
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
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.