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"Risk Is Becoming A Dirty Word" - Sophie Roberts On Arts Leadership
5 days ago

"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.

Author:  Sam Ackerman
VIDEO: Dance and Art Therapy
2 weeks ago

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.

Author:  The Big Idea Editor
VIDEO: The Bigger Picture
2 weeks ago

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.

Author:  The Big Idea Editor
VIDEO: Arts Sector: The Student Perspective
2 weeks ago

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?

Author:  The Big Idea Editor
VIDEO: Living Your Art
2 weeks ago

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.

Author:  The Big Idea Editor
Tahuna Te Ahi: Turia Schmit Peke
2 weeks ago

Tahuna Te Ahi: Turia Schmit Peke

Turia Schmit Peke reflects on her creative journey in our new series 'Tahuna Te Ahi (Setting the World Alight)' produced in partnership with Te Manawa. 

Author:  Turia Schmidt-Peke
'Cabaret Curious?' How To Get Your Glitter On
1 month ago

'Cabaret Curious?' How To Get Your Glitter On

We take a cheeky peek behind the Cabaret Festival's velvet curtain and find out how creatives - no matter their experience - can be a part of it.

Author:  Alice Pearce
Talanoa with a Tusitala: Dani Kionasina
1 month ago

Talanoa with a Tusitala: Dani Kionasina

Danielle Kionasina Dilys Thomson talks to her creative journey and what inspires and challenges her in our new bi-monthly series, 'Talanoa with a Tusitala'. 

Author:  Danielle Kionasina Dilys Thomson
Heart Talk: 🕷️🩷🦈
1 month ago

Heart Talk: 🕷️🩷🦈

Artists Luisa Tora and Molly Rangiwai-McHale ask each other about being partners & collaborators in Aotearoa. 

Author:  Luisa Tora and Molly Rangiwai-McHale
Is Your Creative Mahi Divorce-proof?
1 month ago

Is Your Creative Mahi Divorce-proof?

It's a question many are pondering in the wake of a polarising court ruling - a copyright expert gives a verdict on what artists need to do next.

Author:  Andrew Paul Wood
Tahuna Te Ahi: Rāhana Winiata Tito-Taylor
1 month ago

Tahuna Te Ahi: Rāhana Winiata Tito-Taylor

Rāhana Winiata Tito-Taylor reflects on the role ngā toi Māori will play in shaping the future in our new series 'Tahuna Te Ahi (Setting the World Alight)', produced in partnership with Te Manawa. 

Author:  Rāhana Winiata Tito-Taylor
The Last Word - Creative NZ's Stephen Wainwright Exit Interview
1 month ago

The Last Word - Creative NZ's Stephen Wainwright Exit Interview

The state of the sector, funding sagas, proudest moments, biggest regrets, controversy, abuse and CNZ's future - a wide-ranging, comprehensive insight from the departing Chief Executive.

Author:  Sam Ackerman