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  • Kiingi Tuheitia Portraiture Award 2023

    Kiingi Tuheitia Portraiture Award 2023 Entries Closing Soon

    The Kiingi Tuheitia Portraiture Award is a competition that encourages emerging Māori artists to create portraits of their tūpuna (ancestors) in any medium.
    Overseas, National
    03/23/2023
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    Experienced Theatre and Events Production Manager to work in our team and alongside our clients
    Auckland
    03/25/2023
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    Expressions of Interest - Public Art Advisory Panel

    Auckland Council Te Kaunihera o Tāmaki Makaurau is seeking expressions of interest to fill two vacancies on the Public Art Advisory Panel.
    Auckland
    02/17/2023
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Auckland Pride / Management & Admin

Executive Director

We’re seeking a talented and passionate leader to build on significant growth and success, and lead our organisation into its next era.
Region: 
Auckland
Closes: 
6 Feb 2023
World of WearableArt / Design

2023 World of WearableArt Awards Competition

Entries are now open for the world's leading art competition
Region: 
National
Closes: 
2 Mar 2023
Public Libraries of New Zealand / Literature & Publishing

Executive Director

Play a critical role in promoting equitable access to public library services for all New Zealanders. Part time role, based anywhere in NZ!
Region: 
Online
Closes: 
7 Feb 2023
Read NZ Te Pou Muramura Inc. / Marketing & Media

Communication and Engagement Manager

This is a rare opportunity to be part of an organisation single-minded in our mission to reach readers across Aotearoa New Zealand. Reading’s proven ability to improve social, cultural and economic ou
Region: 
Wellington
Closes: 
5 Feb 2023
Calla Bleu / Management & Admin

Laser Engraving Studio Assistant

Customer Service is the name of the game for this part time role in St Johns, Auckland
Region: 
Auckland
Closes: 
3 Feb 2023
Te Uru Waitakere Contemporary Gallery Incorporated / Management & Admin

Director l Kaitohu

Te Uru is seeking a new Director who is a proven dynamic leader in the arts sector.
Region: 
Auckland
Closes: 
10 Feb 2023
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New Zealand Film Festival Trust / Marketing & Media

Head of Marketing and Communications (Maternity Leave Cover)

An exciting role as part of the NZIFF 2023 team responsible for delivery of the Marketing and Communications strategy for this year's festival.
Region: 
Auckland, Wellington
Closes: 
7 Feb 2023
Banished Music / Management & Admin

Events & Marketing Coordinator

Exciting & varied role at Aotearoa's favourite big little independent music agency
Region: 
Auckland
Closes: 
31 Jan 2023
Black Door Gallery / Visual Arts

Gallery Assistant - Two/Three Days

Contemporary New Zealand Art Gallery Assistant
Region: 
Auckland
Closes: 
31 Jan 2023
Auckland Theatre Company / Management & Admin

Theatre Front of House & Bar Manager

The FOH & Bar Manager works to create a unified outstanding customer experience at the ASB Waterfront Theatre.
Region: 
Auckland
Closes: 
3 Feb 2023
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Gravitate / Design

Client Relationship Manager - Digital

Make great things happen with wonderful clients. They love us, and they'll love you too!
Region: 
Auckland
Closes: 
10 Feb 2023
Tautai Contemporary Pacific Arts Trust / Community & Access Arts

Host Organisations EOI Now Open

Seeking Expressions of Interest from Host Organisations for our Tautai Oceania Internship Programme 2023.
Region: 
National
Closes: 
1 Mar 2023
Tautai Contemporary Pacific Arts Trust / Community & Access Arts

Tautai Oceania Internships Applications Now Open

Tautai is delighted to invite applications for the Tautai Oceania Internship Programme 2023.
Region: 
National
Closes: 
1 Mar 2023
Auckland Studio Potters / Community & Access Arts

Artist in Residence Auckland Studio Potters 2023

Apply now for a Ceramics Residency at Auckland Studio Potters 2023
Region: 
Auckland
Closes: 
15 Mar 2023
Arts Council Nelson / Culture & Heritage

Changing Threads Contemporary Textile Fibre Art Awards

Artists stretching the boundaries of Fibre and Textiles. Arts Council Nelson are thrilled to announce the call for entries for Changing Threads 2023. Open to all artists currently living in NZ.
Region: 
National
Closes: 
6 Apr 2023
Arts Council Nelson / Community & Access Arts

Call for Entries

A showcase for artists who find their artwork just doesn’t seem to fit in with most mainstream galleries, that is a little edgy, naive or perhaps even ‘un-refined’
Region: 
National
Closes: 
10 Mar 2023
Arts Council Nelson / Community & Access Arts

Call For Proposals

The Refinery ArtSpace welcomes proposals from individuals and groups from all creative fields locally and nationally
Region: 
National
Closes: 
28 Feb 2023
Art in Parks
Auckland Council Regional Parks / Music

Artist in Residence 2023

Create, compose, make or shape park-inspired art
Region: 
Auckland
Closes: 
17 Feb 2023
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Lysaght Watt Gallery / Community & Access Arts

Call for Entries - Art Awards 2023

Attention all creatives - Lysaght Watt Trust Art Awards 2023 - Call for Entries
Region: 
Taranaki
Closes: 
31 Mar 2023
Otago Art Society / Visual Arts

Call for Entries - 2023 Cleveland National Art Awards

Entries are now open with a prize pool of over $15,000. Includes Painting, Printmaking, Photography, Digital, 3-D, and more.
Region: 
National
Closes: 
10 Mar 2023
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