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.
Rejection vs Reward - The Film Festival Reality
"Why on earth did I decide to enter into a world that is so subjective?" - ex-pat Kiwi filmmaker gives an insight into while making your short is one thing, the real work is getting it on screens.
Off-Stage Champions Honoured In Out Of The Limelight Awards
The crucial cogs in the performing arts world often go unrecognised - the second edition of the Out of the Limelight Awards gives a quartet of worthy off-stage contributors some time in the sun.
Lowdown: Big Opening In Creative Sector
The hunt is about to begin for one of the top roles in the arts industry, performers for Aotearoa's biggest spectacle announced and news that impacts the creative community.
What Is The Value of Studying Theatre at University?
As the dire situation facing Victoria University of Wellington's heralded Theatre department closes in on D-Day, a veteran arts educator provides 100 testimonies that underline its importance goes far beyond the stage.
"This Will Change The Next 30 Years Of My Life"
You don't need to sell your soul to turn your art practice into a career. An enlightening first-hand experience of the programme that builds a culture of opening doors for fellow creatives instead of slamming them shut.
Lowdown: Changes & Challenges To Funding Status Quo
Find out how the removal of CNZ's much-maligned arts grants cap is affecting the current round, plus a survey looking to break free of funding dependency, a new honour for a leading creative and all your arts news.
$4.3 Million Annual Arts Grants Recipients Revealed
The extra financial boost has seen the most supported round of Creative NZ's annual grants yet - we have the full list and hear from those who got the green light.
Overcoming Anxiety And Insecurity: Fiona McDonald
The voice of Strawpeople and Headless Chickens gives a heartfelt insight into her early career mental struggles, as she passes on the advice she wishes she could have given her younger self.
How Do Artists Work With Global Brands?
Commercial brands are forever looking for creatives to add cachet to their wares. Get tips and advice on what it's like to strike deals with these global giants.