20 Creative Habits To Kickstart A Productive Day
Need to mix up your morning routine? Starting your day creatively can help set you up with focus and flair - here are some artist tips.
Funny's Not Enough - Do The Work
After taking the Canadian comedy scene by storm, award-winning writer and performer Marshall Lorenzo has learned plenty of life lessons and doesn't mince his words.
Lowdown: Resignations, Residencies & Recognition
Departing veteran calls festival a "shadow of its former self", as well as huge international opportunities and honours announced for Aotearoa creatives in the return of your arts news bulletin for 2024.
Inside The Looming Changes For Govett-Brewster/Len Lye Centre
After the uproar over the restructure at City Gallery Wellington, some in the creative community are concerned about what a Council-driven "transformation" could mean for another cultural cornerstone - Andrew Wood digs deeper.
Pick Your Path
Which road will you take? Where will it lead you? Musician and writer Kathryn van Beek has made it her business to open up a world of possibilities to her readers - and gives her younger self plenty of options when passing on pearls of wisdom.
Opinion: Why Crowdfunding Art Matters - And Works
Putting your hand out for support isn't something everyone is comfortable with - but after spending a couple of years in Aotearoa, an experienced crowdfunded creative explains that it's an eco-system that can work wonders.
Creative Catch-Up - Announcements You May Have Missed Over Summer
Appointments, departures, internships, awards nominations and creative collaborations have been trickling out in recent weeks - we've got some of the key features to keep you up to date.
NZ Creatives Share in $1.3M International Funding Grant
Some big-name NZ artists and organisations have been given major financial boosts to help take their work to the UK - and bring other talent to our shores.
New Year's Honours List - Knight Of The Reel-m
A knighthood to one of the most decorated contributors to New Zealand's screen industry is the headline act of the 31 members of the creative community in the 2024 New Year's Honours List.
Surviving The Axe - An Insider's Guide
Victoria University of Wellington's theatre department went from facing cuts to winning awards for its successful advocacy in 2023 - Dr James Wenley offers insight into the positive steps organisations under pressure can take.
Tuupuna-Inspired Light – Lissy & Rudi Robinson-Cole's Unrelenting Vision
One of the success stories of Aotearoa's creative community in 2023 has been the completion of the touring Wharenui Harikoa - Jack Gray looks at the journey, impact and challenges the artists faced along the way.
VIDEO: Going, Going...Gone West?
WATCH: Behind the emotion of Aotearoa's pioneering literary festival's heart-breaking decision and an insightful, insider's guide to the creative community's funding crisis.