Lowdown on Defying Convention
The biggest week of the year for writers, history made, records smashed and cultural buildings in sharp focus. Mark Amery with a bumper arts news bulletin.
The Struggle is Real
Running an art gallery that focuses on uplifting the community has been Megan Dickinson's passion - but it comes with its challenges.
Cold Email Etiquette: How to Ask for Work
Sending that scary email could change your life. An experienced mentor shows you how, with practical templates to get you started.
Silence is not Golden
The arts sector knows how to rally for a cause - get the Lowdown on what has creatives up in arms and who are earning their moments in the spotlight in your arts news bulletin.
But is it Art?
From the sweet to the street, two exhibitions are turning heads and changing perceptions at the Dowse.
How to Make Digital and Hybrid Work
Have you been waiting for things to ‘go back to normal’ for your creative practice? Here are the steps needed to embrace the change.
'Self-Destructive', 'Outrageous', 'Absurd'
Nothing is held back in this passionate open letter, challenging the proposed restructuring of one of the country's cultural crown jewels.
EXCLUSIVE: Underfunded Regions Focus for New Arts Initiative
Get the exclusive details on how communities with barriers of access to arts and cultural activities are set to get their slice of the $374 million funding pie.
Meet NZ's latest Oscar Winner
It slipped under the radar for most, but there was another NZ success story at this year's Academy Awards. The Big Idea talks to David Lee about his road to Hollywood.
Standing Up to Tall Poppy Syndrome
New Zealand's creative scene is the envy of the world - so why is there still some negativity - or ignorance - towards our artistic success stories? Get the Lowdown.
Bringing Real Issues to New Audiences
Nina Nawalowalo is used to being part of groundbreaking creativity - she’s entering new territory with a confronting topic.
No Creativity without Creators
If we want to celebrate creativity, we need to value the rights of creators. One of Aotearoa's leading authorities on intellectual property states her case - is the government listening?