Manu Vaea writes about the mess of shadow selves, collaboration as a mirror, and the divinity and insecurity that community can bring.

Maia Keane writes about moving home to Tūranganui-a-Kiwa for art, and the sense of belonging and connection she has since discovered.

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.

Tunmise Adebowale opens poetic eyes to the practices of Ruth Ige and Mary Dah Fairy, two artists whose canvases are imbued with the deep blues of Blackness.

A tax break to help boost the financial stability of the creative sector is being mooted - we break it down.

Leafa Wilson writes about the weft between her life, kids, faith and creative energies, across decades of art making.

Noelle Jakeman (Ngāti Hine, Ngapuhi, Ngāti Maniapoto, Tainui) explores the role that the arts will play in shaping the future in our new series 'Tahuna Te Ahi (Setting the World Alight)' produced in partnership with Te Manawa. 

Piupiu Maya Turei on the different values of art, ways to make being an artist enjoyable, and some bucket-list challenges to flex the liberation muscles of your mind. 

A sense of belonging is just as important as talent and drive - Verity Johnson reflects on the restorative power of the PANNZ Arts Market for mid-career artists.   

Haute couture with an Indigenous twist in a garden setting - no one can accuse Jacqueline Roper of taking the traditional route.

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.

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