OPINION: The Real State Of Breaking In Aotearoa
The performance and debate around Raygun overtook Breaking's Olympic debut. Dujon Cullingford - an Oceania Breaking leader - explains where the art form is at in the part of the world and breaks down the backlash.
The Big Idea's New Chief Executive Revealed
From copywriter to Chief Executive - TBI announces the highly experienced arts entrepreneur selected to take the organisation into its next phase of championing the creative community.
$500M Blow - "Potentially Devasting" Report Into AI & Music Revealed
A comprehensive look into the music industry's relationship with AI is leading to a call for legislation to stop creatives being exploited and to avoid "a bleak future".
Reaction To CNZ's $8.3M Funding Announcement
The new-look Arts Organisations and Groups Fund has seen close to 400 applications and around $40m requested - we get the details from CNZ and reaction from within the creative sector.
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.
VIDEO: Art Heals All
WATCH: Fiona Hayward considers herself lucky to be alive - this inspiring artist explains how her love of painting helped her out of hospice care and overcome stage 4 cancer.
5 Tips To Alleviate The Stress Of Preparing An Exhibition
Whether you're an aspiring artist, prepping for your first show or a veteran - putting on a gallery exhibition comes with pressure points. Get some sound advice on how to hit the release valve.
$30,000 Prize "LIfe-Changing" For NZ Children's Author
Whangārei-based writer Janine Williams reacts to becoming the inaugural recipient of the Lynley Dodd Children's Writers Award.
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.
A National Disservice - The Need To Reinstate Creatives in Schools
Arts educator Dr. Kerryn Palmer lays out the reasons why the highly-regarded programme should be revived and calls for action from the creative community.
"Slowing Down To Be Present" Key To Parkin Prize Success
The coveted $25,000 biennial drawing award has recognised a young talent who found inspiration in "the conscious acceptance of daily life."
VIDEO: Continuity of Creativity
WATCH: Decades of application - and financial insecurity - have helped large-scale artist David McCracken find what matters most to him about his creative journey.