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Big Questions Aimed At City Gallery Wellington
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Big Questions Aimed At City Gallery Wellington

Rumblings out of council meetings and from sources within Experience Wellington have prompted Andrew Wood to revisit the current status of the controversially-restructured gallery.

The Futility Of ‘What Do You Want To Be?’
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The Futility Of ‘What Do You Want To Be?’

It's a question we ask young and old about their direction in life - but it's time to discard it and stop strangling creativity and opportunity.

Surprise Departure Of Leading Creative Figure
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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.

Culling The Cap - Details On CNZ's New Funding System
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Culling The Cap - Details On CNZ's New Funding System

The 250 cap for Arts Grants applications became the most hated measuring stick in Aotearoa's creative community - we break down how Creative NZ has removed the roadblock and what happens now.

Loss of a Legend - Nanette Cameron Remembered
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Loss of a Legend - Nanette Cameron Remembered

Tributes are flowing for an extraordinary woman who opened thousands of minds to the world of design and inspired countless creatives during a life lasting almost a century.

New Initiative Offers Huge Opportunity for Auckland Creatives
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New Initiative Offers Huge Opportunity for Auckland Creatives

The Big Idea and Tātaki Auckland Unlimited have combined forces to empower creatives - find out how you can get a funded position on the Creative Commercial Essentials programme.

Let's Get Weird - Ideas For Making Art Outside The Box
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Let's Get Weird - Ideas For Making Art Outside The Box

Need to break out of your normal creative routine? You're not alone - here are some examples of artists not afraid to push boundaries to inspire your next move.

Lowdown - Creatives Invited To Resale Royalties Consultation
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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.

Why We Use Pseudonyms As Creatives
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Why We Use Pseudonyms As Creatives

What’s in a name? Those who create under an alternate identity explain why a pseudonym can be helpful in your arts career.

The Avia Controversy - As Told By Tusiata Avia
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The Avia Controversy - As Told By Tusiata Avia

From the corridors of power to the crevices of social media, her creative expression was weaponised and made her an unwitting centrepiece in a racially charged debate. Now - in her own words - Avia replies.

"It's A Shambles" - Arts Education Issues Need Urgent Attention
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"It's A Shambles" - Arts Education Issues Need Urgent Attention

The lack of priority for the creative fields across Aotearoa is causing more and more concern. Andrew Wood has been calling for more focus on arts education - and the current state is concerning.

Cash vs Culture - Why Arts Matter In Wānaka
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Cash vs Culture - Why Arts Matter In Wānaka

This year's Wānaka Festival of Colour proved the importance of reconnection for the Upper Clutha region - but there’s still a battle ahead for arts to stake its claim.