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Andrew Wood crunches the numbers and gets reactions from leading arts institutions - and funders - as to what the coalition Government's first budget means for the creative community.
14 members of Aotearoa's creative community have been given an extra reason to enjoy the long weekend - we highlight those commended for making a difference through the arts.
From large-scale art shows to industry-leading awards - there's plenty happening in the creative community and the Lowdown has some accolades worth noting.
The passing of the infectiously enthusiastic Aotearoa jazz legend has hit many hard - as his influence as a musician, a teacher and a mentor is remembered.
The Nukes on ukes - and how creating and teaching your craft at the same time can offer a satisfying career path.
One of Aotearoa’s most active visual artists shares insights on collaboration, using technology to your advantage and staying true to yourself.
Newly crowned Adam Portraiture Award winner reacts to emerging triumphant over a record-breaking field - and why her piece is so important to her.
The biggest honour of NZ Music Month has seen another fitting accolade handed to a game-changing performer and advocate. She explains the impact of a pioneering musical career.
A new face takes up a Chair position that hasn't been up for grabs in two decades, creative opportunities offered and accepted, a big platform debut and more concerns for the local production sector.
Trying to work out where to land when breaking into the creative sector? This list outlines some avenues that may open doors for emerging arts professionals.
Dina Jezdic speaks to the creator of a public artwork that honours a huge milestone in Aotearoa's history - and challenges the next ones to come.
Artists and creatives across Aotearoa can now access a range of free resources, learning modules and interviews, as well as a new digital community. Find out how to be involved.
The new-look funding model gets its first half-million dollar drop, record-breaking numbers for key arts event, musicians making a stand and creatives land a WOW of a gig.
Some big career boosts for hard-working creatives and new ambitions declared in this week's arts news bulletin.
Veteran classical music writer Elizabeth Kerr looks at the debate of whether Chamber Music NZ's evolution will come at the expense of its loyal fanbase.
The Big Idea speaks with Deputy Mayor and arts advocate Desley Simpson about how funding some of Auckland's key cultural institutions is changing.
The Golden Lion belongs to one of Aotearoa's most beloved creative quartets - reaction from the Venice Biennale and back home.
WATCH: It's one of NZ's most unsung success stories - but Aotearoa's children's music scene is the envy of many countries. See why it's so important our stories are shared in song to the next generation.
A look at Creative NZ’s just-released triennial survey, with some in-depth insight into how Aotearoa views the arts and how it's changed since COVID.
Veteran arts writer Andrew Wood has mulled over the Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage's call for ideas on a creative sector strategy - and has some suggestions.
A literary Lioness on top of her game has overcome a world-class field to win the coveted $65k fiction award with her first novel in 13 years.
WATCH: It's one of NZ's most unsung success stories - but Aotearoa's children's music scene is the envy of many countries. See why it's so important our stories are shared in song to the next generation.
WATCH: An extraordinary piece of ngā toi Māori isn't just inspiring awe and reflection from New Zealanders, it's proving a connecting kaupapa for indigenous people from across the globe.
WATCH: From tradesman to craftsman, a retired Pākehā joiner explains what led him out of his comfort zone and into studying toi whakairo rākau.
WATCH: Art is about expression, creativity and freedom yet when it comes to burlesque, performers still have to battle stigmas and stereotypes - even from within the creative community.
WATCH: Behind the emotion of Aotearoa's pioneering literary festival's heart-breaking decision and an insightful, insider's guide to the creative community's funding crisis.
WATCH: After getting his life back on track after a stint in prison, former gang member Richard Fa'avesi explains how his creative outlet paved the way.
WATCH: Rejection sucks - but this trio of creative women show that when someone closes the door on you, the best answer is sometimes to kick down the wall and build your own door for others to enter.
VIDEO: How family, passion and a desire to hold space for Pasifika people drove Kim Meredith to step into the challenge of becoming a gallery owner.
VIDEO: Representation matters - Four talented wāhine explain why being authentic matters as they embrace Te Ao Toi by their own rules.