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Lowdown: Stablising Art Spaces
7 months ago

Lowdown: Stablising Art Spaces

An extensive report exposes an area where the creative community needs support and advocacy, proof that backing artists pays off and a raft of residencies, awards and finalists to celebrate.

Author:  The Big Idea Editor
Lowdown: Fresh Blood Taking Over
7 months ago

Lowdown: Fresh Blood Taking Over

Key changes at the helm of two creative organisations, Festival fever hitting both ends of Aotearoa, awards won and milestones celebrated in this week's arts news bulletin.

Author:  The Big Idea Editor
Loaded Lowdown: Bidding Wars & Big Awards
7 months ago

Loaded Lowdown: Bidding Wars & Big Awards

Arts news bulletins don't come any more jam-packed than this, get your head around all the latest happenings, triumphs, heartbreak, recognition and opportunity in the creative community. 

Author:  The Big Idea Editor
Lowdown: Digital Future Discussion, Te Reo Present Celebration
7 months ago

Lowdown: Digital Future Discussion, Te Reo Present Celebration

The creative community has been given a window to help guide the government's future arts policy, Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori is in full swing and bold news from the regions. 

Author:  The Big Idea Editor
Lowdown: Festivals & Announcements Galore
8 months 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
8 months 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
8 months 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
8 months 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
8 months 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
9 months 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
9 months 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
9 months 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