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    The University of Otago offers five prestigious fellowships in the arts which enable talented New Zealanders to explore their creativity.
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Tim Bray Theatre Company / Performing Arts

Musician for "Badjelly the Witch"

Professional musician needed for children's theatre show
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Closes: 
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Start planning for Creatives in Schools Round 4

Working together professional artists and teachers will provide engaging learning experiences for students
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Q Theatre / Music

Fringe at Q 2022 - Apply Now

Submissions are now open to present Fringe shows at Q using Q’s Vault space!
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Enjoy is looking for an energetic and engaged Managing Director to join our team.
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Ban the Bottle
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Are you excited by how great creative can motivate people to fight climate change and protect the planet?
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21 May 2022
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Donor and Development Coordinator

The New Zealand Portrait Gallery Te Pūkenga Whakaata is hiring a part time Donor and Development Coordinator (20-25 hrs per week).
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Closes: 
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Toi Ōtautahi - The Virtual Arts Office for Christchurch / Music

Call for Entries - Covers of Iconic Kiwi Song - 'Victoria' turns 40!

The Dance Exponents iconic song 'Victoria' turns 40 this year - and we want YOU to celebrate with a song!
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Producing closed captions for television.
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Expressions of Interest: Mātātuhi Foundation 2022 Literary Funding Grants

Mātātuhi Foundation's 2022 literary grant funding round is NOW OPEN. Apply online before 31 MAY 2022.
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Kia Mau Festival Production Skills Course

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26 May 2022
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30 May 2022
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22 May 2022
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Artist Opportunity - Moving Image Commission

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25 May 2022
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27 May 2022
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