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We told you there'd be presents...thanks to everyone who has shared what The Big Idea means to them.

Our lucky winners this week are:

• Paul Smith | Nick Bollinger selects...Paul says, "The Dunedin Fringe Festival has used The Big Idea to encourage artists to get involved in the Festival. We also use the site to recruit staff and let people know what we're up to. The Big Idea is an awesome way to connect with creative people in New Zealand."

• Lainey Loye | The visual arts 'On The Move' prize including a copy of Te Papa Diary 2012 [published by Te Papa Press] and the Real Art Roadshow | The Book [Craig Potton Publishing].
  She says, "On a regular basis I look on the big idea for jobs and opportunities locally where I get to work with clients for one off jobs, competitions and freelance work. If I get stuck for inspiration I can read what is going on in the visual world or pick something out of the generator to get my ideas flowing."

And the gifts keep coming...

For 10 years The Big Idea has been helping people show their work, celebrate their successes, share their events and find jobs.

As we build up to our birthday in December we’d like to hear what The Big Idea means to you, how it has helped you, what you always look for and what has inspired you.

And there are presents. Just enter the promotion on our facebook page. Each week we will run a random draw for people who have added a comment.

This week: Any comments added [on topic] before 5pm on Wed 19 October could win the following...

• You could have an office away from home - come and hotdesk at The BizDojo [casual desk to use 5 days a month for three months in either Auckland or Wellington]

• The How to Guides from Te Awa press...
  • How to listen to pop music | Nick Bollinger
  • How to drink a glass of wine | John Saker
  • How to look at a painting | Justin Paton
  • How to watch a bird | Steve Braunias

• The visual arts 'On The Move' prize which includes:
  • A copy of Te Papa Diary 2012 [published by Te Papa Press]
  • A copy of Real Art Roadshow | The Book [published by Craig Potton Publishing]