The President and Council of the Academy of Fine Arts are pleased to announce that Art Shows Across Aotearoa have partnered with the Academy for 2025 and beyond. Keep Reading

Are you an aspiring young dancer who wants to earn a degree from leading industry professionals? It's not too late to apply to dance with Unitec Dance in 2025! Online and in-person auditions are still available. Keep Reading

When you give to Arts Access Aotearoa, you’re doing so much more than making a donation. You’re opening doors to the arts, says Richard Benge, Executive Director Kaiwhakahaere Matua, Arts Access Aotearoa. Keep Reading

Work by Artists in the Making and Te Mana Tangata featured in the Creative Spaces Exhibition 2024, celebrating three years of creativity and social connectivity at Hauraki House Coromandel in November. Keep Reading

Te Horo potter Mirek Smíšek is held in such high regard by his native Czech people that his historic kilns warranted a visit by the Czech president. Petr Pavel and his wife, Eva Pavlová, visited the Kilns at Te Horo on December 4. It was a much less formal affair than the meeting earlier in the day with Governor-General Dame Cindy Kiro in... Keep Reading

New Zealand's DAT Fest returns with a two-week programme led by disabled artists, showcasing diverse voices in performance art. Keep Reading

The Wellington City Council opened consultations in October on extensive proposals for redevelopment of the Civic Square precinct - Te Ngākau. Keep Reading

Musician Max Stowers and visual artist Falefatu Carreras Enari are the recipients of the Pacific Toa Award, presented at Creative New Zealand’s Arts Pasifika Awards 2024 ceremony in Parliament last night.  Keep Reading

Making information accessible is the focus of Kathryn Parrish, Manager of the Make it Easy translation service delivered through People First NZ. Keep Reading

Dedicated to exploring effective strategies for securing funding within the creative spaces sector, this segment includes insightful talks and workshops designed to enhance your understanding and skills in grant writing and engaging with potential funders and business partners. Keep Reading

Mount Victoria Historical Society is seeking supporters of local history and cinema, to help share the story of the Embassy Theatre  in its centenary year. The Embassy Theatre reaches its 100-year milestone this year and the Society is leading a project to create an explanatory panel ready in time for the celebrations... Keep Reading

We are excited to inform you about the launch of the new Mental Health and Addiction Community Sector Innovation Fund, which is now open through Te Whatu Ora. This fund presents a significant opportunity for creative spaces involved in the mental health sector to secure substantial central government funding. For more details, visit the... Keep Reading

Local Community Newspapers: A Valuable Resource for Creative Spaces Local community newspapers serve as an excellent platform for sharing stories from creative spaces. Whether it's a feature story, an opinion piece, or a letter to the editor, publications like The Nelson Mail, The Post, the North Shore Times, and Hawke’s Bay Today provide... Keep Reading

Explore inclusivity in creative spaces with our expert speakers and workshops. Discover how to create neuro-inclusive and equitable environments that foster belonging and innovation. Learn about the healing power of arts practice in supporting trauma and integrating creative approaches into your organisational culture. Join us to gain valuable... Keep Reading

An exhibition showcasing work created by wāhine in the Awe Māreikura programme at Christchurch Women’s Prison will run from 20 July to 18 August at Te Matatiki Toi Ora – The Arts Centre in Christchurch. Keep Reading