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Honouring Robyn Hunt KSO, ONZM
Warm congratulations to Robyn Hunt, who received the Companion of the King’s Service Order at Government House this week.
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Leadership and what it looks like
Three creative space leaders share their thoughts about good leadership and what it means to them.
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The value of long-term support for the arts
Long-term support helps build a more accessible, inclusive and equitable arts sector. Discover why sustained funding matters for artists, audiences and communities across Aotearoa.
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How far have we come in 20 years?
Twenty years ago in New York, the text of the first human rights treaty of a new century, the UN Convention on the Rights of Disabled People, was finalised. Robyn Hunt was there.
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Arts as a foundation for human rights
The framing of arts as a human right helps us apply arts accessibility in a practical way, blogs Katie Querin of Arts Access Aotearoa.
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Te Reo Māori resource
Looking to incorporate more te reo Māori into your everyday mahi? Explore these free resources.
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Demonstrating impact: a practical resource for creative spaces
How do you show the value of your work beyond attendance numbers or completed projects? For many creative spaces, demonstrating impact can feel challenging. We know the difference creativity makes in people's lives but putting that into words – and evidence – for funders, partners and stakeholders isn't always straightforward.
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Building stronger relationships for lasting change
The Shifting the Stream forum conversation quickly moved beyond funding to something much bigger, blogs Fiona Sharp
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Sharing knowledge is how we work
Richard Benge highlights the value of face-to-face participation in forums for sharing knowledge and fostering collective growth.
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How creative friction can shift the stream
Emily Preston of Ember Innovations advocates for shifting systems to better support the mental health and wellbeing impact of the arts.
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White Room artists tell their stories
The White Room artists presenting at the Shifting the Stream forum show the power of artists telling their own stories, blogs Simon Grey.
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Unexpected beauty of poster poems
In the depth of winter I appreciate signs that cause me to reflect on how we can be our best. A poem next to me at my bus stop, written by Poet Laureate Robert Sullivan, was put there thanks to the legacy of the late Jim Wilson of Phantom Billstickers.
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Waenga, a play that welcomes and listens
Neil Wallace reflects on "Waenga", a powerful theatre marae production that creates space for listening, connection and meaningful dialogue.
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Why should our area be described as an artist's paradise?
Have you ever wondered how many painters, potters, dancers, actors and musicians lurk in our leafy suburbs? Is there something in the water or environment that makes Onslow a mecca for the arts. I believe Onslow can be described as an artist’s paradise because it blends the three things creative...
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A fair go for the arts in Wellington
"I am asking you to look at structural equity. The total council savings target is $6 million. Taking $760,000 from the Creative Capital ($410,000) and Te Ngākau Civic Square ($350,000) budgets means the arts sector is absorbing more than 12% of the entire city's financial pain."
