Maureen Lander - Inspiring Generations
A career of excellence, intelligence and impact - Chris Forster talks to the newly crowned Arts Laureate and those she's inspired to see why she's so excited about the future.
A Creative Guide to Building Online Portfolios
Digital portfolios can seem daunting, especially if you've never made a website before. Here's how to do it in five easy steps.
Meet The 2022 Arts Laureates
Seven new Laureates have been welcomed into the elite club for creatives. The Big Idea was at the awards to get their reaction.
Career Boosts, Craft Blows - Bittersweet Week for Creatives
History beckons and big rewards are on offer for some of our leading creative lights - but the indefinite suspension of an important fund has others on edge in this week's Lowdown.
Why Fringe Matters - And Why You Should Support It
As Auckland Fringe gets set to launch, veteran Fringer Penny Ashton has a call to arms for the creative community.
Chris Tse's "Life-Changing Opportunity" As NZ's Latest Poet Laureate
A big announcement on National Poetry Day - find out the reaction to the "glam-rock poetry superstar's" appointment and the difference he plans to make.
Worth The Wait
Get the Lowdown on the big news and (long-awaited) events hitting the creative community this week.
NZ Film Commission 'Conflict of Interest' Report Released
The Independent Report into the New Zealand Film Commission saga has just been announced - get the full details here.
Storytelling Without Words
How we consume news and take in information has never been so visually driven. We take a look at some of the best images from the 2022 Voyager Media Awards.
How To Be Part Of TBI's Professional Services Directory 2022/23
Got a product or service that could be of use to Aotearoa's creative community? Find out how you can feature on a directory made for artists and creatives.
How To Survive Creative Networking Opportunities
Networking is essential for arts practitioners - here are some no-nonsense tips to help you do it (without screaming into the canapés).
Artist Resale Royalty Scheme Details Announced
We get Government and expert reaction to one of the biggest issues in Aotearoa’s creative community finally receiving some clarity.