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 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.

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.

Some big career boosts for hard-working creatives and new ambitions declared in this week's arts news bulletin.

A swag of awards are on the horizon, a hall of famer sets the record straight on clickbait plus the interview that's spread like wildfire through the creative community.

One of the highest-profile figures in the creative sector departs with little fanfare, an Arts Laureate puts her money where her heart is and pleas to make community voices heard.

Warning - only good news in this week's arts news bulletin - this is not a drill! A cavalcade of creative achievements to acknowledge, as New Zealanders get the spotlight for their hard mahi.

Tough decisions in challenging times, new creative partnerships formed, rare good news for GLAM sector, new appointments - all the news you need to know from Aotearoa's creative community.

A new award adds to an incredible legacy, arts organisation cuts a deal with council and plenty of doors being opened for creatives - will you jump through them?

Reaction from the creative community after Gretchen La Roche's surprise departure and what it means for CNZ, arts events with a cause and opportunities to excel.

A jam-packed arts news bulletin - celebrating some major milestones in creative careers, newly bestowed (and some long-awaited) honours and some permanently closing doors.

Well-established arts institutions have major - and heartbreaking - decisions to make plus plenty of creative wāhine toa to celebrate on the eve of International Women's Day.