$60 million Creative Innovation Programme Revealed
Do you have a bold idea that could be a game-changer? Find out how you can be involved in the first step of the Cultural Sector Innovation Fund.
Make Your Own Map of the World
How a skinny kid from Hastings became in high demand internationally as a top fashion and lifestyle photographer - including taking our PM to the pages of American Vogue.
How to Keep Creative While Working From Home
Struggling to juggle a personal life and a day job around your creative outlets? Some straight-up solutions to an all too familiar problem.
Trouble with the Bubble
The impending travel bubble with Australia has plenty of reasons to get excited. But will there be a downside for NZ artists? The Lowdown looks into the biggest art news of the week.
New Way to Connect with International Artists
Border restrictions have throttled our exposure to touring musicians and DJs - but they're still making the way to Aotearoa through creative partnerships.
Voice of the Voiceless
The just-announced Michael King Writer's Fellowship recipient is taking a novel approach to reviving Māori history not told in mainstream textbooks.
Making Public Art Soar Again
A rare look behind the scenes at the team effort it takes to bring a beloved artwork from an NZ icon back into public life.
The Dark Side of NFTs
You spoke, we've listened. After a huge response to our original NFT article, we've addressed your concerns to highlight the other side of the coin.
How do we Navigate Change?
Disaster is the mother of revolution - we speak to experimental artist Teresa Peters about revelling in rupture to combine digital and real-life platforms.
How America's Cup Could Open Doors for Arts
The Auld Mug offers new opportunities for artists, as the Lowdown investigates how the creative community can ride the America's Cup wave in the latest arts news bulletin.
Why Creatives Need to Know About NFTs
Don’t get bitcoin or cryptocurrency and why it’s important to the arts? We explain NFTs and how they could change everything.
'You're Not a Failure'
Jade Kake's worked hard to overcome external and self-doubt to thrive in her creative field. Her advice to her younger self is relatable and relevant.