Auckland arts sector faces crisis with Council draft plan
The Draft Auckland Plan erases almost all references to arts, culture and creativity raising alarm bells for the sector, says Elise Sterback, General Manager The Basement Theatre.
Moving on up
Guest writer James Cain’s play 'Movers' has been shortlisted for the Playmarket Adam NZ Play Award. He reflects on how working in a small business with a big heart influenced his art.
So close yet so far: Auckland Arts Festival week two
Renee Liang responds to week two of the Auckland Arts Festival, including shows Erth’s Prehistoric Aquarium and À Ố Làng Phố, then goes in search of the party.
Toi Art ‘a game changer’ for New Zealand arts
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern officially opened Te Papa’s $8.4 million Toi Art gallery last week, with a great reception.
In flight through changing times
Renee Liang reflects on the first week of the Auckland Arts Festival and the shows she experienced: Giselle, Tea, 1984, OrphEus:A dance opera.
Culture moves in two directions for Kiwis and Italians in arts exchange
Māori art and culture finds an unlikely home in Southern Italy where Arte Italia Tautoko Māori Association exchange their knowledge and craft with local schools and artists.
Instagram for artists - How to use Instagram to build your audience
Instagram is a great tool for building a network and showing people what you can do. Here are some tips to get started and get the most out of Instagram.
Capturing the ripple effect
Check out how these two winners of the AUT Creative Technologies Awards explored the ripple effect, where little changes make a big difference.
Love and war is the greatest dichotomy: Ria Hall and her debut album
Ria Hall’s debut album is a deeply reflective piece of art, on love, war, and she tell us about the inspiration behind her work.
My Auckland Arts Festival Picks | Renee Liang
Auckland Arts Festival is just around the corner and from the huge variety of shows and events, playwright Renee Liang writes what she's most excited about
The baby doll head of success
A creative career requires new ideas and a lot of hard work, and sometimes it includes an award winning baby doll head
Making Room
Mark Amery writes on the space for major solo survey exhibitions and the case of Gavin Hipkins’ The Domain