Announcing the Prime Minister’s Awards
Andrea Rush has the line-up, and talks in-depth with one of the winners.
Pitching for cut-through
Love it or hate it, the elevator pitch for your ideas is a key part of being a successful creative. Here’s how to get it right.
In praise of wild ideas
Gina Dellabarca, MNZM shares some hard-earned insights and encouragement.
Highlights from the APRA Silver Scrolls
The APRA Silver Scrolls celebrated talented artists of the moment and of our history, and included a call for more inclusivity and bravery.
Head North
Annie Pokel drives north and discovers a true gem: hidden, but well connected far beyond its region.
Completely compelling
When Anna Marbrook met the outspoken boundary crosser Ema Siope she knew her journey was one that would inspire others.
Rock Out Dudes!
A new survey highlights under-representation of women in the arts, and more funding woes in this week’s Lowdown #65.
Mentor Power
Dominic Hoey explores an arts mentoring project to discover how it's changing young lives.
Freelancers: how to escape the money-for-time exchange
Find out how you can grow your income and flex your creativity with passive income.
Five pou for building creativity
Artist Kelcy Taratoa explains the philosophies that underpin his work.
Lack of community in the arts sector takes its toll
Kate Powell speaks to George Johnston - an artist working in mental health - about his tips and tools for staying well.
Tilting the tortured artist trope
Kate Powell speaks to Jennifer Ward-Lealand about why mental health is important for the creative process and how to better support artists.