What Is The Value of Studying Theatre at University?
As the dire situation facing Victoria University of Wellington's heralded Theatre department closes in on D-Day, a veteran arts educator provides 100 testimonies that underline its importance goes far beyond the stage.
"This Will Change The Next 30 Years Of My Life"
You don't need to sell your soul to turn your art practice into a career. An enlightening first-hand experience of the programme that builds a culture of opening doors for fellow creatives instead of slamming them shut.
Lowdown: Changes & Challenges To Funding Status Quo
Find out how the removal of CNZ's much-maligned arts grants cap is affecting the current round, plus a survey looking to break free of funding dependency, a new honour for a leading creative and all your arts news.
$4.3 Million Annual Arts Grants Recipients Revealed
The extra financial boost has seen the most supported round of Creative NZ's annual grants yet - we have the full list and hear from those who got the green light.
Overcoming Anxiety And Insecurity: Fiona McDonald
The voice of Strawpeople and Headless Chickens gives a heartfelt insight into her early career mental struggles, as she passes on the advice she wishes she could have given her younger self.
How Do Artists Work With Global Brands?
Commercial brands are forever looking for creatives to add cachet to their wares. Get tips and advice on what it's like to strike deals with these global giants.
Lowdown: Pay Equity Needs Addressing
A thorny issue goes from anecdotal to concrete evidence in this week's arts news bulletin, along with crucial recognition of some outstanding achievements across a multitude of creative practices
Big Bucks for Blank Wall
Mother-of-two and artist Connah Podmore explains what her win at the prestigious $25,000 Parkin Drawing Prize means to her career.
"Keep Being Weird, Follow Your Instincts" - Jo Randerson's Latest Success
Written word, on stage or screen or in the director's chair - the Amazing Jo Randerson continues to find new ways to flourish. She talks to The Big Idea after her freshest triumph.
Is Fear Around AI Doing More Harm Than Good?
A leading arts writer explains her concerns about the creative community's anxiety pitching artists against AI - when collaboration and exploration are what's needed.
"Nuanced Provocation" Wins $20K National Contemporary Art Award
Tawhai Rickard edged out over 420 entries to win the prestigious award - find out what the prize means to him and what made his "visual ode to biculturalism" stand out.
Fascination Advantage: A Personality Test You Can Actually Use?
Frivolous or fascinating? Tahlia Norrish comes across a personality assessment tool she reckons could actually be helpful in your creative career.