Lowdown: Arts Policy Updates As Election Draws Near
Do you know where arts stands as you get ready to cast your vote? The latest details and arts leader analysis along with creative community happenings around the country.
Clark And Black: Lessons From Laureates
The magic of photography has cast an enduring spell for these two greats of the genre - Chris Forster sat down with them to reflect on their careers and found there's no slowing them down.
Major Art Residency Falling Under The Radar
Shannon Novak's Make Visible project puts the spotlight on LGBTQI+ communities in Taranaki - but what's being done to make it more visible? Andrew Wood investigates.
Creative NZ Sets New Minimum Hourly Rate For Artists
New guidelines have been released for the minimum hourly rate guidance for creatives applying for contestable grants.
2023 Arts Laureates Revealed
Renowned photographers, sculptors and dancers shared the stage with a groundbreaking singer on a rousing night to celebrate Aotearoa’s artistic depth of talent and longevity.
Fighting Back: Students Get Creative In Face Of Arts Education Cuts
Deadlines loom that threaten to cut creative education options in Aotearoa's universities off at the knees - the creative community has been called on for a last stand.
Lowdown: Penchant for Venice
More NZ artists, but no dedicated NZ pavilion at the world's leading arts exhibition - former Venice Biennale artists sound off plus all the creative opportunities, awards and recognitions you need to know about.
We Need To Talk About Money In The Arts
"Exposure doesn’t taste very good on toast" - having open conversations about what we earn and how we manage money is the only way to a richer arts ecology.
Spotlight On Aotearoa's Poets Shines Bright
Poets from across Aotearoa - from award-winning to emerging - share their mahi to celebrate National Poetry Day.
Resale Royalty Bill Update - Positive Steps For Visual Artists
The Government has confirmed the latest details - after the Resale Right for Visual Artists Bill passed its third reading in Parliament.
Opinion: Exploitation Of Artists Not Over
The official stripping of James Wallace's knighthood was a necessary step - But Andrew Wood writes, don’t for a moment think this is the only example of exploitation and predation in NZ’s creative system.
Lowdown: NZ's Latest Hall Of Fame Inductee
A host of honours, jobs and opportunities have been bestowed on the creative community - including a special nod to NZ musical royalty. Get all the latest arts news from around Aotearoa.