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  • In memory of Professor Helen Farley

    Arts in Corrections honours the late Professor Helen Farley, whose leadership in prison education and support for arts programmes helped foster learning, creativity and transformation in correctional settings across Australasia.

  • Whakapapa, a foundation for rehabilitation

    Whakapapa is a foundational aspect of rehabilitation in prisons, connecting people to their identity, ancestors and wellbeing. Arts in Corrections uses creative practice to support this journey with care and respect.

  • Course equips artists to do the work well

    A growing wave of interest in Arts in Corrections is spreading across the motu, with more artists stepping forward to contribute and more prisons opening their doors to creative programmes.

  • Foundations for the future

    Chair Victoria Crockford reflects on a year of growth and impact at Arts Access Aotearoa, with highlights from 2024 and plans for the future.

  • Social enterprise balances income and impact

    A passionate advocate for social enterprise, I've worked in that space for more than ten years both in Aotearoa New Zealand and in Australia, including at Crescendo where I'm its CEO.

  • Maisie Chilton: “Painting is who I am”

    "I’ve always dreaded my show openings," blogs Maisie Chilton. "But they must be done because creating personal connections is everything in the art world. Unfortunately, it’s almost always who you know that counts."

  • Why community arts matter

    There’s a great need to help build cohesive and strong communities. Recently, I’ve been asking myself how the arts can help make our often challenging experience on earth a little better.

  • Bad coffee and big wins at Arts for Health

    At our Hamilton-based creative space, Arts for Health, we've discovered a simple truth. The most valuable currency isn't funding or equipment: it's authentic human connection.

  • Reporting outcomes in Arts in Corrections

    You’ve just finished running a brilliant arts programme. The participants were engaged, their confidence grew and their creative work was extraordinary. Now's the part many Arts in Corrections educators dread: reporting.

  • Return on social investment in the arts

    Explore how creative spaces across New Zealand are transforming lives, saving government costs, and providing valuable social and health outcomes. Learn about the powerful impact of arts-based programmes on vulnerable youth, supported by multi-year funding from Manatū Taonga.

  • Kākano nurtures seed so it will grow

    You wouldn't believe some of the things I've seen and heard in my job as the director of Kākano, essentially an art school in West Auckland for rangatahi who don't fit anywhere else. Things that would break your heart.

  • Refreshed Hōkai Rangi Strategy sets a powerful course

    Ara Poutama Aotearoa’s refreshed Hōkai Rangi Strategy sets a powerful course for reducing reoffending, improving public safety and addressing the significant over-representation of Māori in our corrections system.

  • The arts, bringing people together

    The arts play a crucial role in strengthening communities across Aotearoa, fostering connection, wellbeing and cultural expression. This article explores the social, health and economic benefits of community arts organisations, highlighting research that underscores their impact. As funding challenges persist, investing in the arts remains...

  • Sing Sing: how the arts can change lives 

    Sing Sing is a powerful, authentic film that reveals the realities of prison life and the extraordinary impact the arts can have on rehabilitation. That's the verdict of Neil Wallace, Arts in Corrections Advisor, Arts Access Aotearoa.

  • Reflecting on 2024 with the Arts Access Aotearoa advisors

    Discover the highlights of 2024 as Arts Access Aotearoa advisors reflect on a transformative year. From monthly meetups to global showcases, these milestones celebrate inclusion, accessibility, and the power of the arts across Aotearoa.

 
 
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