Kaua e whakamā (Don’t be shy)
Amber Curreen’s work has always started with te reo and her dedication has contributed to its flourishing.
Making friends and breaking boundaries
We take a closer look at one of the just-announced winners of this year’s Te Putanga Toi Arts Access Awards 2019.
The Lowdown #62: He mea nui ngā toi
Nau mai haere mai - Mark Amery has this week's Lowdown, with links to great art news, festival info and content. He mea nui ngā toi - art is important.
When worlds collide
Dominic Hoey catches up with writer Mei-Lin Hansen (The Mooncake and the Kumara), to discuss trials, tribulations, perils and progress.
Nobody ever taught me Māori
Annette Morehu explains how she plans to reverse the stinging feeling of being judged and the shame of not speaking te reo.
Attention: Sarjeant’s Major boost
Mercedes Ackerman talks with Glen Hayward about the revitalisation of a Whanganui art icon.
Follow the revolution!
Jessica Thompson Carr (AKA Māori Mermaid) talks to a new generation of Māori artists about what they see for the future of Ngā Toi Māori. [In partnership with The Arts Foundation]
I want to talk to you
Sophie Hambleton turns over her career coals
Driven by passion and ethics
Harold Coutts sits down with Elisha Watson to talk ethical sourcing and her creative way of working.
Art as a special glue
Mālō e lelei! Mark Amery has The Lowdown #61, with exciting news and a trove of great arts stories.
Craft, pride and a heart for the arts
Here is a Kiwi arts lover who’s leading the way in his sector and helping save the planet while he does it.
Arts and the New World Order
Three NZ artists talk about tackling the big problems of our age and incorporating sustainability into their practices - in partnership with Arts Foundation for Arts Month.