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Lowdown: Calling Out Lack Of Art Policy As Election Nears
2 years ago

Lowdown: Calling Out Lack Of Art Policy As Election Nears

Do you know what political parties stand for when it comes to arts and culture? Your arts news bulletin looks at the latest call to action, a major creative departure and NZ success stories both locally and globally.

Author:  Sam Ackerman
Lowdown: Proof Of Art's Battle For Media Coverage
2 years ago

Lowdown: Proof Of Art's Battle For Media Coverage

A benchmark report has been released that gives weight to the argument that creative endeavours don't get the credit they're due - we break it down in your arts news bulletin packed with the latest sector achievements.

Author:  The Big Idea Editor
Lowdown: World First For Aotearoa Art
2 years ago

Lowdown: World First For Aotearoa Art

A deal that breaks down barriers for local creatives, a $3m gallery upgrade, a new Pacific residency and funding details announced - plus much more in your arts news bulletin. 

Author:  The Big Idea Editor
Lowdown: NZ Creatives Awarded International Exposure
2 years ago

Lowdown: NZ Creatives Awarded International Exposure

Our arts news bulletin spotlights big winners from the creative community - with even bigger opportunities, mourns the loss of a legend and marks a moment of historical significance for Aotearoa.

Author:  The Big Idea Editor
Lowdown: Cashing In On Opportunity
2 years ago

Lowdown: Cashing In On Opportunity

A big $30K announcement that focuses on Aotearoa artists, horizons broadened for local creatives, key roles filled and digging deep for good causes - all in your weekly arts news bulletin.

Author:  The Big Idea Editor
Creative Community Takes Long Weekend Centre Stage
2 years ago

Creative Community Takes Long Weekend Centre Stage

An arts news bulletin, fit for a King's Birthday - a bumper edition of The Lowdown to tide you over for the long weekend with the big events, the latest award-winners and reaction from the industry's major players.

Author:  The Big Idea Editor
Lowdown: Creatives Income Research Paints "Grim" Picture
2 years ago

Lowdown: Creatives Income Research Paints "Grim" Picture

Not even keeping up with cost-of-living - the details of what creative professionals get paid is compulsory reading. All your arts news like more concerns with budget cuts, long-awaited tours, big awards and lost creative legends.

Author:  The Big Idea Editor
Lowdown: Support for Vulnerable, Victimised & Under-Recognised
2 years ago

Lowdown: Support for Vulnerable, Victimised & Under-Recognised

News that deserves to be told from within the creative community - from new initiatives that confront the dark side of the sector to success stories and important mahi that don't get enough attention.

Author:  The Big Idea Editor
Lowdown: Intensive Spotlight On NZ Creatives In May
2 years ago

Lowdown: Intensive Spotlight On NZ Creatives In May

Your arts news bulletin looks at the incredible smorgasbord of creativity hitting our shores, with some farewells, opportunities and innovation from local artists to the fore.

Author:  The Big Idea Editor
Lowdown: Three Decade Stalwart Departs
2 years ago

Lowdown: Three Decade Stalwart Departs

Another long-time leader leaves after a huge contribution, creative community rallies to support its own, homecomings, line-ups revealed - get the Lowdown in your weekly arts news bulletin.

Author:  The Big Idea Editor
Surprise Departure Of Leading Creative Figure
2 years ago

Surprise Departure Of Leading Creative Figure

Get the Lowdown on who's stepping down after 17 years in a leading arts role, what it takes to win some of NZ's most coveted creative awards and a brand new initiative revealed to uplift an underserved community.

Author:  The Big Idea Editor
Lowdown - Creatives Invited To Resale Royalties Consultation
2 years ago

Lowdown - Creatives Invited To Resale Royalties Consultation

Your arts new bulletin with what's happening in Aotearoa's creative community - including a strong start for a new funding platform, gifts, awards, community takeovers and fresh starts.

Author:  The Big Idea Editor