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"I Feel Seen": Mid-Career Creatives Celebrated in $120K Awards
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"I Feel Seen": Mid-Career Creatives Celebrated in $120K Awards

Six talented performing arts contributors have been recognised with this year's FAME Mid-Career Awards.

Lowdown: Creatives Urged To 'Feast' On Opportunity
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Lowdown: Creatives Urged To 'Feast' On Opportunity

One of NZ's biggest creative community events reveals current tone of the sector, new face in important arts role, award finalists found and career milestones for both rookies and veterans.

Stacked Line-Up For NZ Fiction's $65,000 Prize
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Stacked Line-Up For NZ Fiction's $65,000 Prize

The Ockham NZ Book Awards finalists have been revealed, and the most lucrative award in the literary world is down to four decorated authors.

Report: Exposure To Arts Crucial to Youth Wellbeing
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Report: Exposure To Arts Crucial to Youth Wellbeing

One of the most comprehensive reports in the lives of youth in Aotearoa has re-enforced the value of creativity.

Lowdown: New Home For Major NZ Artwork
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Lowdown: New Home For Major NZ Artwork

Get the latest on where a Venice Biennale sculpture will call home, the performing arts full calendar, big gongs beckon for Māori artists and some fresh announcements.

Jolt dancer and tutor Joel Forman with a young Jolt dancer. Jolt is a creative space in Christchurch. Photo: Jolt
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$18M Of Impact - Creative Spaces Report Released

Details have been released from MCH's three-year funding into community creative spaces through Arts Access Aotearoa - with some impressive results.

VIDEO: From Streets To Studio
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VIDEO: From Streets To Studio

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.

Trouble In Paradise - Art Confronting Climate Crisis
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Trouble In Paradise - Art Confronting Climate Crisis

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

Lowdown: Major NZ Creative Role Filled
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Lowdown: Major NZ Creative Role Filled

A high profile arts position is announced, NZ artists hit out at Aussie creative controversy, major support for emerging screen practitioners and the major creative happenings.

The Need For Queer & Trans Joy In The Arts
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The Need For Queer & Trans Joy In The Arts

New Zealand-based trans performers share their experiences, as they come together for a fundraising variety show with a difference.

Lasting Legacy: Toni Huata Remembered
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Lasting Legacy: Toni Huata Remembered

A "generous artist and arts administrator" who was more than just a marvel on the mic, creative friends pay tribute to a wahine toa who gave so much to the music community. 

OPINION: Preserving Wellington's Living Cultural Heritage
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OPINION: Preserving Wellington's Living Cultural Heritage

The creative community is being called on to help save the capital's Begonia House - an artist's haven that is facing demolition. Former curator Michael Oates makes his case.