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Celebration With A Word Of Caution - BATS Turns 35
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Celebration With A Word Of Caution - BATS Turns 35

A major milestone and a crucial fundraising event for the Wellington theatre cornerstone - Chief Executive Jonty Hendry explains how they plan to "avert a potential crisis."

Lowdown: Art's Multi-Millon Dollar Findings
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Lowdown: Art's Multi-Millon Dollar Findings

Research that highlights the value of creativity released, big announcements and career boosts for creatives, as well as emotional reactions to special events.

Should I Offer Workshops To Help Cash Flow?
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Should I Offer Workshops To Help Cash Flow?

Can you share your talents to add some extra coin? The pros and cons of running workshops, as well as the steps of working out how much to charge.

VIDEO: Defying Definition
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VIDEO: Defying Definition

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.

Lowdown: Sarjeant's Major Moment
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Lowdown: Sarjeant's Major Moment

An event ten years in the making takes the national spotlight, $17.3 billion reasons to back live performance and a host of heartening arts news. 

Image: Joshua Hoehne, Unsplash.
Arts Smarts

Setting Boundaries: 3 Essential Strategies

Setting boundaries can be beneficial for your workload and your mental health. Here are some tips to do so respectfully.

Start With Plan 'B'
Advice to My 22-Year-Old Self

Start With Plan 'B'

Actor Stephen Butterworth has backed himself - and with great success over the years - but he explains why the best advice he ever received had nothing to do with acting.

Arts Minister Goldsmith Announces Creative Sector Strategy
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Arts Minister Goldsmith Announces Creative Sector Strategy

The Government has finally outlined a strategy for the creative industries - Paul Goldsmith breaks down the target areas, as a public consultation window opens.

Lowdown: 'Double-Edged Sword' Reaction to CNZ Funding Changes
The Lowdown

Lowdown: 'Double-Edged Sword' Reaction to CNZ Funding Changes

The creative community reacts to the Tōtara and Kahikatea programmes being halted - and CNZ responds - plus the latest announcements from the arts sector.

VIDEO: For The Birds
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VIDEO: For The Birds

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

Social Media Hacking Devastating Creative Small Businesses
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Social Media Hacking Devastating Creative Small Businesses

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

Creative NZ To End Tōtara & Kahikatea Funding
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Creative NZ To End Tōtara & Kahikatea Funding

While CNZ's overall funding budget won't be reduced, the way arts organisations in Aotearoa are supported is set for a major overhaul.