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'Back Your Intuition'
Veteran bronze sculptor Jim Wheeler faced plenty of obstacles and doubt before finding his creative calling. He has some sage advice for his younger self on the journey ahead.
Advice to My 22-Year-Old Self
Handing The Baton Of Pasifika Storytelling
A quarter of a century after its debut, Dawn Raids is a play with as much significance as ever. We speak to the show's heralded producer about letting the next generation take the reins.
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Let's Talk About Sex
Doing it right - How to use sex in your art in a way that’s not totally cringeworthy, from an experienced sex columnist and creative producer.
Arts Smarts
How Creatives Can Help New Zealand Rugby's Image Issues
The relationship between rugby and the arts is....complicated. But Andrew Wood reckons New Zealand Rugby can help our creatives - and vice versa.
Soapbox
Aotearoa Loses "A Storm Of Creativity"
The Lowdown returns with a farewell to a trailblazer, need-to-know milestones and award winners, funding and grant opportunities and more in your arts news bulletin.
The Lowdown
Strong Gone: NZ Film Commission Saga Claims Chief
Another major change in the creative community, as conflict of interest comes to the fore for the country's leading film organisation.
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5 Essential Skills All Arts Managers Need
Want to take the next step in your career? Experienced arts professionals reveal the management skills they rely on most to succeed in their jobs.
Arts Smarts
Creative New Zealand's Big New Hire
There are big shoes to fill, but CNZ has brought in one of the arts most respected leaders to take up a new role at a pivotal time.
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Making Aotearoa's Taonga "Last Forever"
Protecting our cultural and creative heritage items is no easy feat. We find out from the frontline of preserving these taonga how we all play a role as kaitiaki.
Feature
Window Of $28 Million Opportunity Opens
The Lowdown looks at the latest announcements out of the country's leading funding bodies - and where the focus lies - as well as big awards and big occasions for NZ Creatives.
The Lowdown
Letters To An Emerging Creative: Submitting A Manuscript
The latest installment of The Big Idea's eye-opening insights for emerging creative careers - from one of Aotearoa's most experienced arts writers.
Arts Smarts
Are Ethics More Valuable Than Art?
Provenance & patronage are crucial pillars of the GLAM world - but what happens when they clash? Plus the Lowdown on some major musical happenings & award shortlists.
The Lowdown
Rock Mics, Crush Stereotypes
"I'm not a rapper, I'm an artist" - Diggy Dupé has strong advice on not putting up with other people's labels, as a milestone concert approaches.
Feature
The ‘F’ Word That Has Creative Ears Burning
Get the Lowdown on the issues that are leading the creative conversation in your weekly arts news bulletin.
The Lowdown
"You Will Fail Spectacularly - Make Yourself Listen And Learn"
Arts Laureate Shane Bosher pulls no punches with advice for his younger self - and offers plenty of insight and warmth on how he sculpted his award-winning career.
Advice to My 22-Year-Old Self
What If Arts Funding Was Honest?
Funding feels like a lottery for so many creatives - what if it actually was one? Arts advocate, strategist and producer Elise Sterback has an outside-the-box pitch to change the funding landscape.
Soapbox
Ōriwa Haddon - Under-Appreciated Artist
"He's probably due a book." Find out about the life, times and art of a gifted Māori artist whose work can be found littered all over Picton, including a gallery upstairs at a local pub.
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Talkin' Bout Our Re-Generation
The Lowdown gets full spectrum of reaction from the creative community to the latest MCH fund and looks at the other creative news that should be on your radar.
The Lowdown
Boost To Film Sector Or Hollywood Slush Fund? NZSPG Explained
Aotearoa's status as a premier international film destination is intrinsically linked to the Screen Production Grant - so why is it under attack again? We dig beyond the headlines.
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EXCLUSIVE: What You Need To Know About New $28M Regeneration Fund
Everything you need to know about a major new Cultural Sector fund - with an exclusive interview detailing how it will work, who can apply and how creative feedback has been 'a kick up the ass'.
Guides
Does Passion Really Spring Eternal?
What happens when the passion runs dry in your creative passion project? Verity Johnson has tackled this issue head on with an important realisation.
Soapbox
Nathan Joe's Biggest Moment...So Far
One of the rising stars of Aotearoa theatre talks about what his groundbreaking show Scenes From A Yellow Peril means in his promising career and why its kaupapa is so important.
Feature
Leadership Crisis Or Dawn Of New Era? TBI Investigates
There is a flood of experience, knowledge and talent leaving key roles in the creative sector - some leaving the industry or country. We get insight into what's happening and what's next.
Feature
Leaving Legacies That Last
Flames that burn bright and long can change the creative community - a packed Lowdown looks at champions, important issues, survey results and latest award opportunities.
The Lowdown

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