Creativity Belongs Here — Arts Action Now!
Creativity Belongs Here is a campaign to make sure creativity is part of the conversation this local election!
Check out these handy free resources on our website - tips on how to ask your local candidates about their stance on the arts, downloadable assets to get the word out, and much more 🔗
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White, bold text on a blue background that says "CREATIVITY BELONGS HERE". In the middle of the image is a photo of a colourful city-space with people sitting and enjoying. Around the image are various circular stickers with slogans such as "Vote like the vibe depend on it" and "Vote for a council that supports arts, culture and creativity"
📣 LOCAL ELECTIONS ARE OPEN AND WE NEED YOU TO VOTE WITH THE ARTS IN MIND 📣
When councillors back the arts, they’re backing community connection, local jobs, and a more liveable place for everyone.
Creativity belongs in each and every one of our cities!
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YouTube video by Geneva AM
Geneva AM - Toitū Te Tiriti ft. Ngā Whetu Ensemble
Geneva Alexander-Masters with the Ngā Whetu Ensemble performing Toitū Te Tiriti
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The Big Idea | Valuing creativity, accelerating success
And make sure to check out The Lowdown series for more information on all the biggest news, happenings and events in the Aotearoa creative community: thebigidea.nz/stories/the-...
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Lowdown: Arts Appointments & "Special" Recognition
Senior positions at creative organisations across NZ have been revealed, arts projects representing underserved communities given much-deserved spotlight and more news from across the sector.
ICYMI the latest Lowdown article from The Big Idea reports on senior positions at creative organisations across NZ, the arts projects representing underserved communities that are given much-deserved spotlight and more news from across the sector!
Read more here: thebigidea.nz/stories/lowd...
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‘We’re in a renaissance of Pasifika theatre, heralded in part by Rodger’s championing of other playwrights and poets himself, and Black Faggot is absolutely part of that legacy that deserves to be seen, even re-examined, to quantify that renaissance.’ Great review for the revival of Black Faggot
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Highlighting some great arts opportunities going at the moment!
⭐ Studio One Toi Tū - Exhibition Call Out
⭐ The Physics Rooms - Publication Open Call
⭐ Auckland Arts Festival - Marketing & Digital Manager
⭐ Asian New Zealand Foundation - Internships
⭐ Creative New Zealand - Te Waka Toi Awards
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Tahuna Te Ahi: Turia Schmit Peke
Turia Schmit Peke reflects on her creative journey in our new series 'Tahuna Te Ahi (Setting the World Alight)' produced in partnership with Te Manawa.
Te Manawa and The Big Idea are partnering on an awesome new artist series Tahuna Te Ahi that showcases ringatoi Māori - both emerging and experienced - across Aotearoa, celebrating the vibrancy and diversity of Toi Māori.
Click here to read the latest article: thebigidea.nz/stories/tahu...
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Future search
Sharing this awesome opportunity for facilitators doing impact work for social, environmental and cultural outcomes!
www.centreforsocialimpact.org.nz/knowledge-ba...
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