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.
"A Tremendous Ride" - New Song Quest Winner Crowned
Some of the greatest voices New Zealand has ever produced have won this prestigious event, now Hamilton's Katie Trigg has joined their elite company.
Young Māori Creatives Get Sir Peter Jackson Approval & Coveted Film Award
A group of self-proclaimed 'newbs' from Hamilton are revelling in their success at the iconic 48Hour Film Festival, after being hand-picked by one of the world's most admired directors.
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!
Influential, Brilliant, Unique: Vale Martin Phillipps
Fans and contemporaries from New Zealand and around the world pay tribute after the unexpected passing of The Chills frontman.
VIDEO: The Social Artist
WATCH: Seb Gower's always wanted to share his creativity with the world - he explains how he's built a connection to hundreds of thousands of admirers around the globe.
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.
VIDEO: Stage Of Dreams
WATCH: Follow the journey of one South Auckland choir as they represent their culture and collectiveness on their biggest stage - the World Choir Games.
5 Pitching Tips For Freelance Writers
How do you pitch your story ideas in the most efficient way possible and with the greatest chance of success?