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The Lowdown

Lowdown: Festivals & Announcements Galore
5 days ago

Lowdown: Festivals & Announcements Galore

In a big week on the creative news front, find out who's been given the nod for big opportunities, festivals take hold and important info for artists.

Author:  The Big Idea Editor
Lowdown: Rush of Residencies
1 week ago

Lowdown: Rush of Residencies

Some major art residencies have been named - giving Aotearoa artists huge opportunities both locally and overseas - while NZ art has hit some record highs.

Author:  The Big Idea Editor
Lowdown: New Duo At Helm Of Arts Organisation
2 weeks ago

Lowdown: New Duo At Helm Of Arts Organisation

Arts Wellington's new dynamic duo explain their vision, Silver Scroll Awards night begins to take shape, judges named, awards handed out in a busy week for the arts in Aotearoa.

Author:  The Big Idea Editor
Lowdown: Inspiring Pasifika Women Recognised
3 weeks ago

Lowdown: Inspiring Pasifika Women Recognised

Two enduring and exceptional creatives have been given major honours, a host of awards and grants have been dished out across a range of genres and the countdown to a cornerstone creative event.

Author:  The Big Idea Editor
Lowdown: Awards Success & International Opportunity for NZ Creatives
1 month ago

Lowdown: Awards Success & International Opportunity for NZ Creatives

A week to remember for a litany of Aotearoa artists, big opportunities opening up for many more, key appointments and NZ's link to one of the world's most beloved cartoon franchises.

Author:  The Big Idea Editor
Lowdown: Funding Delay Frustrates Creatives
1 month ago

Lowdown: Funding Delay Frustrates Creatives

Creative NZ's new funding model is so popular, more time is needed to process the application results - making for an uncomfortable wait. Plus the latest award winners from the creative industry.

Author:  The Big Idea Editor
Lowdown: Creative Community Opening Doors For Next Generation
1 month ago

Lowdown: Creative Community Opening Doors For Next Generation

The future of the creative community is being considered and celebrated, as creatives look to share the love and create new opportunities - check out this week's arts news bulletin! 

Author:  The Big Idea Editor
Lowdown: Judging A Book By Its Cover
1 month ago

Lowdown: Judging A Book By Its Cover

Designers get their moment in the sun, reflections on a hugely successful global creative event held on our shores and how a te reo Māori movie has become NZ's 2024 benchmark. 

Author:  The Big Idea Editor
Lowdown: Creative Awards & Events Come To Life
2 months ago

Lowdown: Creative Awards & Events Come To Life

Hundreds of creatives get the good news about awards nominations, Auckland's big arts event gets underway and the race is on for cash on offer to make the next great creative podcast.

Author:  The Big Idea Editor
Lowdown: Arts Leader Departs, Finalists Found
2 months ago

Lowdown: Arts Leader Departs, Finalists Found

A second seasoned arts leader announces plans to vacate their role, new awards, nominations, announcements and the impending arrival of a global creative event.

Author:  The Big Idea Editor
Lowdown: Devasting Lows, Hopeful Highs For Arts Institutions
2 months ago

Lowdown: Devasting Lows, Hopeful Highs For Arts Institutions

A much-loved gallery closes its doors for good, others make progress to opening them again after decade-long breaks, historic news, new funding boosts and creative opportunities.

Author:  The Big Idea Editor
Lowdown: Precious Artwork, Creative Leaders On The Move
3 months ago

Lowdown: Precious Artwork, Creative Leaders On The Move

Generous donations of Aotearoa art taonga, big announcements from experienced arts leaders, awards, residencies and big career steps detailed in this week's arts news bulletin.

Author:  The Big Idea Editor