Keeping up with Kiwi creatives around the globe
The online art platform that’s a must if you want to keep up with the exciting activity of our Kiwi artists working abroad. [Sponsored by Contemporary HUM]
New ideas: Challenging New Zealand's design
An icon of New Zealand design, Peter Haythornthwaite shares his wishlist for the future, and recommendations for aspiring and established practitioners.
Who Got the Gig? Karl Chitham
The new director of The Dowse shares his favourite aspects of the job with Emanuella de Ruiter.
Advice To My 22 Year Old Self: Sarah Foster-Sproull
Knowing your worth as a creative is your most crucial tool for success: Sarah encourages us to trust our gut and follow our imagination.
Lowdown #33: Crisis or rare opportunity for big change?
Mark Amery is back introducing some exciting changes, why 2019 is the year of NZ women in film and some significant national art news.
Same same but different
Backstage jitters and screaming to the bathroom is part of performance challenge for Ruby Porter
It's vital that you combat the Sunday Scaries!
Time, we never seem to have enough of it. Lana Petrović and Kelly Gilbride share a nifty weapon for combating severe cases of Mondayitis.
Arts Smarts: Why you need a career strategy
Yes, even creatives need a career strategy! We talk to Tim Walker, master strategist, arts leader and mentor on The Big Idea mentoring program.
Don’t Give Up Your Day Job: Sylvia Massy
Garden hoses, Christmas lights and smashed upright pianos. What do these have in common? You can hear them on a Sylvia Massy-produced album.
Advice to my 22 year old self: David O’Donnell
As seasoned actor, director and Associate Professor in Theatre, David O’Donnell knows a thing or two to share with those as young and driven as Hamlet.
A new look for The Big Idea I Te Ariā Nui
Welcome to New Zealand’s home for creatives. We are proud as punch to launch our new look for The Big Idea website and brand.
A Day in the Life: Raymond McKay
Raymond McKay is the creative director of advertising and design agency RUN. Let's look over his shoulder to see how his day as a creative pans out.