International Collaborations Open Up For NZ Creatives
A new resource has thrown up the possibility of Aotearoa creatives finding ways to connect and build new relationships with Latin America - and the results are already compelling.
Paul Goldsmith's Road To Arts, Culture & Heritage Minister
The five-term politician has been handed the keys to the creative community - but who is Paul Goldsmith and what's his connection to the arts?
Lowdown: Big Names, Record Turn Outs & Plenty Of Pride
Major announcements and much-loved local events dominate the week's arts and culture news, with plenty to look forward to for the creative community.
Arts Media "On Edge Of Collapse" - How To Rebuild It
A new report looks at the current relationship between the arts and media sectors, with some bold recommendations on what could lead to better and more consistent coverage in mainstream media.
"Bravery Inspires Bravery - Build A Fabulous Team Around You"
There's no 'I' in team - but EBKM might as well spell collaboration. Powerhouse theatre-making duo Eleanor Bishop and Karin McCracken combine for some sage words they'd want to share with their younger selves.
Insights Into Creative Exploration
As they prepare to embark on their creative careers, University of Auckland students reveal what they've learned about themselves - and their creative process - ahead of their final year exhibition this week.
A Decade of Making A Difference
More than 18,000 people have been creatively uplifted by Dance & Arts Therapy New Zealand since it started ten years ago. Their services have never been more in demand - or more important.
EXCLUSIVE: Arts & Creativity $14.9 Billion Sector
Ministry for Culture and Heritage officials are dissecting the latest data regarding how the creative sector stacks up nationally- we break down the key stats.
Lowdown: GLAM Leader On The Move
Bright new opportunities, major successes and mysteries solved in The Big Idea's round up of the big happenings in the creative world.
McCullagh's Last Hurrah
Auckland Arts Festival's Artistic Director on delivering her final programme before departing - the highlights, the frustrations and the work still to be done.
Creative NZ Announce New Funding Model
EXPLAINED: "Accessible, focussed, fairer" - CNZ speaks to The Big Idea about the new system to replace the outdated Arts Grants model - and how it has been broken into eight different funding programmes.
Gone But Not Forgotten: Emotional Night At Te Waka Toi Awards
Thirteen creatives have been honoured at the biggest awards event in Ngā Toi Māori - with pride, humility and heartbreaking tributes making it an even more special occasion than usual.