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Do I Need To Use The © Symbol?
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Do I Need To Use The © Symbol?

If you're confused over how you ensure ownership of your work - or if you're able to tap into others - this is a must-read. One of Aotearoa's leading lights in the realm of copyright lays it bare.

2022 Arts Icons Revealed
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2022 Arts Icons Revealed

A trio of talented creatives have been elevated to the rarified air of Arts Icon status. Meet the latest additions to a unique collection of Aotearoa artistic minds.

Hurricane Lizards And Plastic Squid
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Hurricane Lizards And Plastic Squid

Finding the alchemy of unlikely combinations is the driving force behind Louise McRae's latest exhibition - while forming a very likely combination with an experienced NZ curator.

Lowdown: Kingmaker To Groundbreaker
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Lowdown: Kingmaker To Groundbreaker

Get the latest creative news including addressing some startling stats from the Aotearoa Music Awards, some major impending announcements and how the UK's facing a similar arts funding backlash to NZ.

How To Write A Novel In 30 Days (By Someone Who Has Never Done It Before)
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How To Write A Novel In 30 Days (By Someone Who Has Never Done It Before)

Building back into her creativity after burning out, writer Courtney Rose Brown is throwing herself in the deep end. She explains why, and details her journey in National Novel Writing Month.

How To Stop Boss Mode Quashing Your Creative Rush
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How To Stop Boss Mode Quashing Your Creative Rush

Making the move from creative to management - no matter what your practice - can be harder than you think. Verity Johnson looks into what to do when the fun is replaced by forms.

Controversial Creative NZ Funding Rejection Made Public
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Controversial Creative NZ Funding Rejection Made Public

After snippets went viral around the globe that sparked a huge response, CNZ explains why it has now made Shakespeare Globe Centre NZ's full unsuccessful funding response public.

City Gallery Wellington Saga - What Has Changed?
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City Gallery Wellington Saga - What Has Changed?

It's been a year and a half since the organisation's controversial restructure had the creative community up in arms - Andrew Wood checks in see what it has achieved, with a puzzling discovery.

Sweat Equity - Artists Take On Issue Confronting Aotearoa Creativity
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Sweat Equity - Artists Take On Issue Confronting Aotearoa Creativity

“Remuneration does not exist in contemporary visual arts in the same way it does in other sectors" - The creative minds behind the SCAPE 2022 Season explain why this year's theme is so important.

Turning Unhappy Customers Into Allies
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Turning Unhappy Customers Into Allies

Top tips from across the Tasman on how negative feedback can be used to your advantage.

Arts Voices: How Studying Through The Pandemic Influenced Creativity
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Arts Voices: How Studying Through The Pandemic Influenced Creativity

As they prepare to head into their new creative career paths, we speak to a group of students about how the biggest disruption in generations impacted their mahi for an upcoming exhibition.

EXCLUSIVE: First Cultural Regeneration Fund Recipients Revealed
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EXCLUSIVE: First Cultural Regeneration Fund Recipients Revealed

Get the Lowdown on who has been given first crack at the $28 million MCH fund and what happens from here for everyone else - as well as NZ filmmakers getting international recognition.