WATCH: Legally blind and dropped from her publishing deal, Steffanie Holmes went it alone and has sold nearly 1 million copies of her books.

WATCH: Its history might be short, but the Asian performing arts community is growing in voice and understanding of its own identity.

Public consultation window for the Government's proposed Amplify strategy is only open for a short time longer - see why you should have your say. 

Veronica Herber’s path to artistic fulfilment wasn't a straight forward one - she discusses the courage it takes to follow your heart and leave behind a comfortable career.

WATCH: Levi Hawken isn't giving over control of his creative legacy - so when his art was disappearing, he continues to evolve to make it more permanent.

WATCH: How a neighbourhood arts practice made it international - and what happens when your art becomes the target of copycat creations.

A timely warning for all creative professionals: social media account hacking is rising, and your small business may be more vulnerable than you think.

From feeling lost in his identity to becoming one of Pasifika's most creative voices - Victor Rodger opens up on his path to becoming an Arts Laureate.

Lynda Chanwai-Earle goes behind the scenes with the creative team of Camp Be Better, learning how the concept of ‘entitlement to enlightenment’ drives their new series.

Creative vision, worldbuilding and the bigger picture of reigniting the contemporary dance scene in Aotearoa are driving forces behind this year's talent-packed TEMPO Dance Festival.

Taking on the anti-hero role of Wendy in ATC/Nightsong's Peter Pan has given talented creative all-rounder Nova Moala-Knox an ideal launching pad in her post-graduate career. 

The Big Idea goes behind the scenes to see what it takes to bring together the performance feast that is the World of WearableArt show, speaking to its leading creative minds.