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Build It Up, Tear It Down, Leave Town?
The Lowdown

Build It Up, Tear It Down, Leave Town?

The creative community is under the microscope with major questions raised, key steps underway to help artists get a leg up, big winners and a major departure in the Lowdown.

Wero Laid Down For Meaningful Sector Wellbeing And Mental Health Support
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Wero Laid Down For Meaningful Sector Wellbeing And Mental Health Support

One of the creative community’s most passionate hauora advocates doesn’t hold back, in a raw and confronting description of why urgent attention is needed.

Artists Driving Tāmaki Makaurau's Rejuvenation
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Artists Driving Tāmaki Makaurau's Rejuvenation

Art in the City is bringing people back into the city - we talk to some of the artists to find out what the revitalisation after COVID means to them as creatives.

How Creative Individuality Can Make You Go Viral

How Creative Individuality Can Make You Go Viral

Do what you Doodle well - what to learn from the artist who turned himself - and his home - into a signature brand worth millions.

"Together, We Are Unstoppable" - Creatives Refuse To Be Held Down
The Lowdown

"Together, We Are Unstoppable" - Creatives Refuse To Be Held Down

Artists are taking advantage of their moment in the spotlight to bring important issues to the fore - see what the latest creative success stories have to say in this week's arts news bulletin.

Blink And They're Gone - Arts Grants Closes In Record Time
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Blink And They're Gone - Arts Grants Closes In Record Time

After surviving the pandemic, many creatives are now wondering whether the current CNZ funding model will be what finishes them off.

Details Can Change - But The Story Doesn't
Advice to My 22-Year-Old Self

Details Can Change - But The Story Doesn't

Whangārei Fringe performer Stephen Bain takes poetic license with his advice to his 22-year-old self.

Tips Of The Trade - Advice On How To Take Your Art Into "Business Mode"
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Tips Of The Trade - Advice On How To Take Your Art Into "Business Mode"

Sefton Rani is keeping it real - the Toipoto visual artist shares his words of wisdom on what he's learned while turning his passion into his career.

WOW Winners Revealed - Spotlight on Kiwi Success
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WOW Winners Revealed - Spotlight on Kiwi Success

Over $185,000 in prizes, showmanship, high profile cameos and breathtaking designs - The World of WearableArt Award show didn't disappoint. Find out which New Zealanders led the charge.

Big Event Returns, Big Issues Remain
The Lowdown

Big Event Returns, Big Issues Remain

A bright, epic beacon of creativity finally re-emerges but there are still many other funding and support issues the sector needs to address in this week's Lowdown.

Art's Last Supper? Funding Cut's Cruelest Blow
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Art's Last Supper? Funding Cut's Cruelest Blow

Everyone loses when creativity isn't funded - but what are the consequences at grassroots level, where future stars are born? We follow up on the creative community's hottest issue.

"Leaving Mayhem In Its Wake" - NZ Screen Sector Want Answers
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"Leaving Mayhem In Its Wake" - NZ Screen Sector Want Answers

Amid news of a big win at Parliament, Aotearoa's leading production advocates are digging in for another stand-off with the Government over its latest contentious bill.