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NZ composer continues to excel in London thanks to the Edwin Carr Scholarship

Music | 22 Feb . 2012 | New Zealand composer Ewan Clark (that is him under the 'H' of Showcase in the picture) continues to make his mark while studying at the Royal College of Music… Read more >
Countdown to Festival opening

Pan-artform festivals | 22 Feb . 2012 | Prepare for 24 days of extraordinary arts experiences when the 2012 New Zealand International Arts Festival opens this Friday, 24 February. Around 900 artists from… Read more >
Hawaiian opportunity for Pacific writers

Literature | 22 Feb . 2012 | Writers who have Pacific heritage are invited to apply for the 2012 Fulbright-Creative New Zealand Pacific Writer’s Residency in Hawai'i. Read more >
Words in Motion

Multi Artform | 22 Feb . 2012 | On Sunday, March 4th three vocally energised poets will take to the stage to entertain, promote, educate and inspire creativity in people and encourage them to look… Read more >
Creative New Zealand honours the people of Canterbury

Creative NZ | 22 Feb . 2012 | Creative New Zealand pays deep respect to the people of Canterbury on the anniversary of the earthquake that devastated its people, places and spirit. Read more >
Talente: One Year On

Craft/Object | 21 Feb . 2012 | Whatever happened to...? Talente: One Year On - an exciting installation to be held in the Objectspace Window Gallery, Auckland. Read more >
The Duchess of Cornwall shares her love of Hairy MacLary

Literature | 17 Feb . 2012 | The Duchess Of Cornwall Shares Her Love Of New Zealand Author Lynley Dodd's 'Hairy Maclary From Donaldson's Dairy' The Duchess of… Read more >
Photographer awarded the 2012 Creative New Zealand Berlin Visual Artists Residency at the Künstlerhaus Bethanien in Berlin.

Visual arts | 17 Feb . 2012 | Auckland-born photographer Ben Cauchi has been awarded the 2012 Creative New Zealand Berlin Visual Artists Residency at the Künstlerhaus Bethanien in… Read more >
Glastonbury Festival & Womad talent scouts seek NZ musicians

Multi Artform | 16 Feb . 2012 | Sounds Aotearoa 2012 is proud to announce a power-packed line-up of festival bookers and presenters this year that will be in attendance at its 2 day “think tank /… Read more >
Call for entries for the Zonta Youth Art Awards 2012

Visual arts | 15 Feb . 2012 | Entry forms for the popular Zonta Youth Art Awards are now available at the Ashburton Art Gallery. This year marks the 14th annual exhibition of artworks from the youth… Read more >
Te Waka Toi Scholarships available to emerging Māori artists

Multi Artform | 14 Feb . 2012 | Māori who are studying the arts, or an arts related field, are encouraged to apply for this year’s Ngā Karahipi a Te Waka Toi, Te Waka Toi Scholarships. Read more >
Last Dance - Deirdre Tarrant farewells Footnote Dance

Dance | 13 Feb . 2012 | The founder/director of Footnote Dance, Deirdre Tarrant, will present her final seasons for the company this year. Tarrant told her Board of this decision in 2011… Read more >
Funding for groups to grow and retain Māori arts

Multi Artform | 9 Feb . 2012 | Groups who want to see the arts thriving on their marae, are invited to apply for Toi Ake funding from Creative New Zealand. Read more >
Getting back to "pure music-making"

Music | 9 Feb . 2012 | David Downes intends to “reset his creative compass” and get back to “pure music-making” during his tenure as the next Creative New… Read more >
New Zealand craft and object art featuring in European showcase

Craft/Object | 8 Feb . 2012 | Talented young New Zealand jewellers and a textile artist are saying ‘auf wiedersehen’ to Aotearoa as they prepare to showcase their work at Talentè in Germany next month. Read more >
‘Culture for Sale; a Post-colonial Völkerschau’ - a lecture by Shigeyuki Kihara

Multi Artform | 8 Feb . 2012 | Duration: 45 minute talk and 15 minute Q & A In August 2011 performance artist Shigeyuki Kihara travelled to Germany with the support of the Visitor's… Read more >
Prominent Samoan artist responds to Christchurch's survivor spirit

Multi Artform | 1 Feb . 2012 | In post-earthquake Christchurch, the creative re-growth and re-build of a community have concerned Fatu Feu’u. Read more >
Call for applications for 2012 Iowa International Writing Program

Literature | 1 Feb . 2012 | Creative New Zealand is calling for applications from New Zealand fiction and non-fiction writers, poets and playwrights to take part in the renowned University of Iowa… Read more >
Door of international opportunity opens to Māori visual artists

Multi Artform | 1 Feb . 2012 | Māori carvers, printmakers, painters and fibre artists are invited to apply for the 2012 Toi Sqwigwialtxw artist’s residency in Washington State, North… Read more >
New Zealand String Quartet’s 25th Anniversary: An All-Beethoven Celebration

Music | 1 Feb . 2012 | The New Zealand String Quartet is celebrating its 25th anniversary with an old friend: Beethoven. “BEETHOVEN! The Complete String Quartets”is a… Read more >
"Music and Me": A story of music as redemption

Multi Artform | 1 Feb . 2012 | A gripping new Auckland play explores how music can soothe the troubled minds of people living in a forgotten world. Read more >
Grants to improve access to arts events and venues

All Artforms | 1 Feb . 2012 | Arts organisations and venues will become more accessible this year, thanks to 11 grants provided by Creative New Zealand for projects ranging from sign language… Read more >
Free International Touring workshop opportunity

Multi Artform | 31 Jan . 2012 | Creative New Zealand, in association with PANNZ, is calling for registrations from managers, agents and self-managed artists to attend a free International Touring workshop Read more >
A local politician, a music reviewer and an author walk into a bar…

Literature | 31 Jan . 2012 | Sound like the beginning of a good story? Come along to True Stories Told Live on Monday 13 February and hear some fantastic stories, told by local politician… Read more >
Writers and Readers Week Programme Announced

Multi Artform | 26 Jan . 2012 | A dynamic and diverse group of the finest international and national writers will converge on Wellington in March for the New Zealand International Arts Festival’s… Read more >
Young artists to challenge seductive Pacific stereotypes

Multi Artform | 24 Jan . 2012 | A new exhibition, 'The Anatomy of Paradise' will challenge romantic stereotypes of Pacific nations being tropical, carefree, utopias filled with meek, bronzed, island maidens. Read more >
New Zealand produced show given a four star review at Sydney Festival

Theatre | 24 Jan . 2012 | New Zealand produced and directed Live Live Cinema: Carnival of Souls has receiving rave reviews following its premier at the Sydney Festival last week. Gareth… Read more >
ISEA2013 - expressions of interest now open

Multi Artform | 24 Jan . 2012 | The 19th International Symposium on Electronic Art is being held in Sydney in June 2013. The first call for Expressions of Interest from artists and… Read more >
PledgeMe re-launch

All Artforms | 20 Jan . 2012 | New Zealand’s first creative crowdfunding platform PledgeMe will re-launch this month with a brand spanking new website and celebratory party. The online… Read more >
Te Papa commissions performance art from Shigeyuki Kihara

Multi Artform | 18 Jan . 2012 | New Zealand's leading performance artist Shigeyuki Kihara has been commissioned by Te Papa Tongarewa Museum of New Zealand to stage her iconic solo dance performance… Read more >
Call for Applications from the European Broadcasting Union

Music | 17 Jan . 2012 | The International Forum of Young Performers (IFYP) is a European competition for young musicians organised by the European Broadcasting Union on behalf of the… Read more >
Premiere Vanguard New Zealand Works

Pan-artform festivals | 17 Jan . 2012 | Pioneering debuts from esteemed kiwi artists Josh Rutter, Alexa Wilson, A Slightly Isolated Dog Ltd and Talking House converge upon Aotea Centre this February, when the… Read more >
Curated arts programme at Splore 2012

Pan-artform festivals | 17 Jan . 2012 | Splore 2012 will present another diverse programme of visual arts. Curated by Mark Osborne this year's festival is sure to engage the audience in fresh and fun ways.… Read more >
A New Zealand opera for all New Zealanders

Music | 17 Jan . 2012 | “Hōhepa’s long journey is a tale most of us are ignorant of. But, curiously, preparing for Hōhepa and bringing it to life is making me feel much more… Read more >
Creative New Zealand announces further Earthquake Assistance Grants

All Artforms | 16 Jan . 2012 | In November and December 2011, Creative New Zealand approved a further $146,745 in grants from its Earthquake Emergency Response Fund to help re-establish an active arts… Read more >
JEMposium starts February 10th - register now

Craft/Object | 13 Jan . 2012 | JEMposium brings together contemporary jewellers, collectors, curators, critics, and jewellery enthusiasts from New Zealand and abroad to discuss and celebrate the art… Read more >
Muriwai Beach prepares to celebrate Waitangi Day

Multi Artform | 12 Jan . 2012 | West Auckland's Muriwai Beach will see its first Waitangi Day festival this year, with some big names in support. Read more >
Applications invited for part-time creative writing lecturer position at Waikato University

Literature | 10 Jan . 2012 | The English Programme at Waikato University is inviting applications for a continuing part-time position as Lecturer in Creative Writing. You will have a PhD or… Read more >
NZ Screenwriters off to Killer Films NYC

Theatre | 10 Jan . 2012 | Script to Screen is delighted to announce Dianna Fuemana has been awarded the 2012 US Screenwriting Internship Scholarship. Furthermore, Catherine Bisley has been… Read more >
Tukutuku designs wanted for United Nations Building, New York

Multi Artform | 9 Jan . 2012 | The Minister of Māori Affairs, Hon Dr Pita Sharples, is calling for designs for tukutuku panels to enhance the New Zealand Wall in the United Nations Headquarters General… Read more >
New Sydney residency for Canterbury artists

Visual arts | 21 Dec . 2011 | A new residency for Canterbury-based professional visual artists to spend twelve weeks at the renowned Artspace Visual Arts Centre in Sydney was launched today in… Read more >
New Artistic Director announced for the New Zealand International Arts Festival

Multi Artform | 15 Dec . 2011 | New Zealand-born Shelagh Magadza will be the new Artistic Director of the New Zealand International Arts Festival for 2014 and beyond. Ms Magadza was Artistic… Read more >
Refreshing prose poetry collection wins Adam prize

Literature | 15 Dec . 2011 | A collection of prose poetry which explores love, science and the imagination, has won the prestigious Adam Foundation Prize in Creative Writing for 2011. Read more >
Deputy Commissioner and Curator announced for 2013 Venice Biennale

Visual arts | 14 Dec . 2011 | Massey University’s Head of Fine Arts, Heather Galbraith will be deputy commissioner for New Zealand’s presentation at the 2013 Venice Biennale, and… Read more >
Call for craft/object curators to attend Talente 2012 in March

Craft/Object | 13 Dec . 2011 | Creative New Zealand is calling for applications from curators working in the New Zealand craft/object sector to attend Talente in Munich, Germany in March 2012. The… Read more >
New Zealand books receive $1 million boost for 2012 Frankfurt Book Fair

Literature | 13 Dec . 2011 | A $1 million boost is going towards New Zealand's Guest of Honour role at the 2012 Frankfurt Book Fair. Read more >
Quirky and gifted artist remembered by Creative New Zealand

Multi Artform | 12 Dec . 2011 | Creative New Zealand remembers Don Driver who passed away last week as a visual artist who frequently challenged and stimulated New Zealand audiences. Read more >
Young Writers and Readers / Schools Day

Literature | 7 Dec . 2011 | A great opportunity for Secondary School students to learn from inspiring New Zealand, Australian and American writers as part of the Young Readers and Writers… Read more >
The Court Theatre opening vital step in recovery

Theatre | 6 Dec . 2011 | The public opening of the new Court Theatre on Saturday 10 December is a vital step towards restoring the cultural life of the people of Christchurch, says Creative New… Read more >
Chapman Tripp Theatre Awards 2011

Theatre | 6 Dec . 2011 | Theatre excellence in Wellington was celebrated in the 20th annual Chapman Tripp Theatre Award’s 2011 ceremony, which was held at the Opera House on Sunday 4th… Read more >
Auckland Writer Takes Lillian Ida Smith Award 2012

Literature | 5 Dec . 2011 | The New Zealand Society of Authors is pleased to announce that the recipient of the Lillian Ida Smith Award is Auckland writer John MacKinven. The award attracted 59… Read more >
Winning the wild experience

All Artforms | 1 Dec . 2011 | DOC and Creative New Zealand have announced the three artists who will take up a Wild Creations residency in 2012. They are: Dave Armstrong from Wellington, and Lynn… Read more >
Last Year’s Supreme Book Award Winner is This Year’s Top Judge

Literature | 1 Dec . 2011 | Last year Chris Bourke took home the country’s top literary honour – the New Zealand Post Book of the Year Award – for his work Blue Smoke: the Lost… Read more >
Whangarei festival sees student art bask in positive light

Multi Artform | 30 Nov . 2011 | Whangarei's Art Beat festival was the perfect place to showcase work from students of NorthTec's Certificate in whakairo. Read more >
NZ Arts Awards recipients announced

All Artforms | 30 Nov . 2011 | Ten prestigious awards totalling $360,000 were presented tonight to New Zealand artists at the inaugural Macquarie Private Wealth New Zealand Arts Awards at the Viaduct… Read more >
Christchurch author, curator and television presenter awarded 2012 Katherine Mansfield Menton Fellowship

Literature | 30 Nov . 2011 | Christchurch author and curator Justin Paton has been awarded the 2012 Katherine Mansfield Menton Fellowship. Currently Senior Curator at Christchurch Art Gallery,… Read more >
Dr Takirirangi Smith, tohunga whakairo (master carver), to receive Honorary Doctorate

Multi Artform | 29 Nov . 2011 | Victoria University will confer an honorary degree on Dr Takirirangi Clarence Smith, a master carver in Maori carving. He will receive an Honorary Doctorate in… Read more >
Storytellers invoke Christmas spirit for fundraiser

Literature | 28 Nov . 2011 | A stellar line-up including a dame, a leading actor and an award-winning writer will tell their Christmas tales at the Book Council’s True Stories Told Live… Read more >
Michael Parekowhai's is awarded Premier of Queensland's Sculpture Commission

Visual arts | 28 Nov . 2011 | The Premier of Queensland’s Sculpture Commission marks the fifth anniversary of the opening of the Gallery of Modern Art in December 2011 and 20 years of the Asia… Read more >
Auckland Museum research grants - applications close this week

Literature | 28 Nov . 2011 | The New Zealand Society of Authors in association with the Auckland Museum are delighted to be offering three new financial grants to provide assistance to writers… Read more >
BATS Theatre – Building Future Secured

Theatre | 25 Nov . 2011 | Peter Jackson and Fran Walsh are the new owners of the BATS Theatre building at 1 Kent Terrace in the Courtenay Place precinct. They have purchased the building… Read more >
Polynesian Diva reigns supreme at Creative New Zealand Arts Pasifika Awards night

Creative NZ | 24 Nov . 2011 | Entertainer Annie Crummer has been honoured with the premiere senior arts award at the Creative New Zealand Arts Pasifika Awards in Wellington this evening. Read more >
Vector Wellington Orchestra appoints new General Manager

Music | 23 Nov . 2011 | Vector Wellington Orchestra has announced the appointment of its new General Manager, Adán E. Tijerina. He will take over from Diana Marsh, who has headed the… Read more >
Dunedin Public Art Gallery wins design awards

Visual arts | 23 Nov . 2011 | The Dunedin Public Art Gallery won first place in two categories at the MAPDA 2011 (Museums Australia Multimedia & Publication Design Awards). The winners were… Read more >
Writers from Wellington, Lower Hutt and Christchurch coming to Devonport for Michael King writers residencies

Literature | 23 Nov . 2011 | A talented group of writers will take up residencies at the Michael King Writers’ Centre in Devonport next year. The centre received applications from nearly… Read more >
Three arts organisations Optimise their online engagement

Multi Artform | 23 Nov . 2011 | Three arts organisations will be part of a unique programme that provides guidance and expertise in online marketing. Auckland Theatre Company, Auckland Arts… Read more >
New website for NZ's digital artists

Media arts | 22 Nov . 2011 | The Aotearoa Digital Arts (ADA) Network, a national research network for digital and media arts launches its new website: Read more >
Wellington writer wins NZSA Asian Short Story Award

Literature | 22 Nov . 2011 | A delightful story by Wellington based Singaporean/Chinese writer Rosabel Tan took first prize at the inaugural NZSA Asian Short Story Award ceremony in Auckland on… Read more >
NZSA's Mentor Programme is calling for applications

Literature | 21 Nov . 2011 | The NZSA's Mentor and Youth Mentor Programmes are both now open for applications. Read more >
2011 Chapman Tripp Award nominees announced

Theatre | 17 Nov . 2011 | Wellington’s hard-working theatre critics have narrowed down the year's best and brightest theatre shows, performances, writers, composers, designers and… Read more >
Fundraiser for The Court Theatre, Christchurch

Multi Artform | 17 Nov . 2011 | The Court Theatre is holding a fundraising event at The Pah Homestead in Auckland. Part of the event will be a silent auction of more than 50 New Zealand… Read more >
Wellington Maori art gallery to follow online trend

Multi Artform | 14 Nov . 2011 | Iwi Art gallery is closing its Tory Street doors and opening up to the online world. Read more >
Event for world’s best in modern and traditional tattoo art

Multi Artform | 14 Nov . 2011 | This annual event has been credited with stimulating the revival of traditional tattoo techniques. For many it's the first time they've seen authentic Ta Moko and Tatau. Read more >
Capital E National Theatre for Children announces 2012 programme

Theatre | 11 Nov . 2011 | Capital E National Theatre for Children proudly announces its 2012 programme of new work for young audiences. From the pen of admired New Zealand author, Jenny… Read more >
Fringe Festival 2012 is on its way

Multi Artform | 11 Nov . 2011 | Registrations are now closed, so here’s your first taste of NZ Fringe Festival 2012. Read more >
Film Festival Dates a Little Later in 2012

Media arts | 10 Nov . 2011 | The New Zealand International Film Festival today announced key dates which will see the event screening a little later next year. The Festival is confirmed to… Read more >
Chance to attend a Major Gift Fundraising Masterclass - Wellington

All Artforms | 9 Nov . 2011 | The Ministry for Culture and Heritage would like to offer you the opportunity to attend an all-day masterclass on major gift fundraising, presented by major… Read more >
Leading young adult fiction writer heads to Victoria

Creative NZ | 7 Nov . 2011 | One of New Zealand’s best writers for young adults will be the 2012 Writer in Residence at Victoria University of Wellington. Read more >
Dance and politics a unique mix

Dance | 3 Nov . 2011 | The late Rona Bailey was a Wellingtonian who studied with pioneers of modern dance in New York and founded the New Dance Group, with Philip and Olive Smithells, in… Read more >
14th New Zealand Performing Arts Market announced for 5 & 6 March 2012, Wellington

Multi Artform | 3 Nov . 2011 | This exciting event is to be held in the heart of Wellington’s prestigious waterfront at the purpose-built Te Raukura – Te Wharewaka o Poneke, from 5 & 6… Read more >
The 2012 New Zealand International Arts Festival is launched

Pan-artform festivals | 2 Nov . 2011 | The 2012 New Zealand International Arts Festival brings 24 extraordinary days of arts events to Wellington. With more than 300 incredible performances to savour, the… Read more >
New Zealand composer scores a commission from internationally acclaimed violinist - Hilary Hahn

Music | 1 Nov . 2011 | Internationally acclaimed violinist Hilary Hahn has commissioned Gillian Whitehead, along with 25 international composers, to write a short piece for violin and piano as… Read more >
11.11.11 - Upstage Festival only days away

Multi Artform | 1 Nov . 2011 | 34 artists are collaborating around the world to produce the 12 different shows that make up the 11:11:11 UpStage Festival (11 November 2011). Among the performers are… Read more >
Earthskin Creative Art Residency Scholarships - Muriwai

Multi Artform | 1 Nov . 2011 | Calling all established Creative Artists for 2012 who seek a Residency opportunity for peace and practice, to draw inspiration from within the natural surroundings… Read more >
Creative NZ Randell Cottage Writers Residency – business as usual on the eve of its tenth birthday

Literature | 31 Oct . 2011 | Historic Randell Cottage in Thorndon, which hosts a French-NZ writers’ residency turning ten next year, is in the midst of its summer changeover with writers… Read more >
Creative New Zealand announces further Earthquake Assistance Grants

Creative NZ | 28 Oct . 2011 | Creative New Zealand has approved a further $54,159 in grants from its Earthquake Emergency Response Fund in September, to help re-establish an active arts scene in Christchurch. Read more >
Creative New Zealand farewells distinguished Auckland artist

Creative NZ | 27 Oct . 2011 | Sir Peter Graham Siddell, KNZM, QSO (1935-2011) was a noted and much loved New Zealand painter. With a career that spanned more than 40 years, Sir Peter was one of this… Read more >
The World's Festival In New Zealand - Womad New Zealand 2012

Music | 27 Oct . 2011 | One of the inspirations behind the very first WOMAD festival will head to WOMAD New Zealand 2012, along with a line-up of musicians, bands and performers from all… Read more >
The A Capella Singers perform in Invercargill

Music | 25 Oct . 2011 | The A Capella Singers are putting on a concert in Invercargill at the end of the year. The concert will comprise mainly items from a book entitled Let There Be Joy… Read more >
Dunedin’s Cabinet of Curiosities - Group Show

Multi Artform | 25 Oct . 2011 | The Blue Oyster’s Reading Room has been transformed by several Dunedin artists into a Cabinet of Curiosities. This experimental space shows sculpture, jewellery, painting… Read more >
Creative New Zealand bids mournful farewell to treasured tribal expert.

Creative NZ | 21 Oct . 2011 | Creative New Zealand acknowledges with deep respect, the passing of kuia Emma Rogers (Te Whakatōhea, Te Whānau-a-Apanui , Ngāi Tahu) who died yesterday morning. Read more >
Treasured weaving techniques detailed in beautiful new book

Multi Artform | 21 Oct . 2011 | This richly illustrated book opens the doors of the largest collection of kākahu (Māori cloaks) in the world, and will be launched this weekend. Read more >
Call for nominations: Cook Islands and Tokelau representatives for Pacific Arts Committee

Creative NZ | 19 Oct . 2011 | Creative New Zealand is calling for nominations for new representatives from the Cook Islands and Tokelau communities, for its Pacific Arts Committee. Read more >
New Zealand Opera says kia ora to Melbourne

Theatre | 18 Oct . 2011 | Capital E National Theatre for Children is heading down-under with the critically acclaimed children’s opera Kia Ora Khalid. First performed at The Opera House… Read more >
Anne Sofie von Otter in VWO all-French programme

Music | 18 Oct . 2011 | World renowned mezzo-soprano Anne Sofie von Otter will sing with Vector Wellington Orchestra on Friday, November 18. Her appearance with the orchestra has been… Read more >
Artbox Auction 27 October - Fundraising for Christchurch Artists

All Artforms | 17 Oct . 2011 | Your support is requested for the ArtBox Auction, featuring work by more than 50 leading New Zealand artists to be held at Webb's Auction House, Auckland, 27 October at… Read more >
Jobs at The Physics Room, Christchurch

Visual arts | 17 Oct . 2011 | The Physics Room is pleased to announce two exciting opportunities to join The Physics Room's team: Programmes Manager: 30hrs/wk Operations Manager:… Read more >
Artists Selected for 2012 McCahon Residencies

Visual arts | 14 Oct . 2011 | The McCahon House Trust is pleased to announce three new artists for the sixth McCahon Artists' Residency programme at its French Bay residence and studio. Kathy… Read more >
Renown drama educator farewelled

Theatre | 14 Oct . 2011 | Creative New Zealand acknowledges the passing of an internationally acclaimed educator who revolutionised the teaching and learning of drama world-wide. Adjunct… Read more >
Creative New Zealand mourns the loss of former Chair of Arts Council - Christopher Doig

Creative NZ | 13 Oct . 2011 | Creative New Zealand the Arts Council of New Zealand mourns the loss of international opera singer, sports administrator and Southern Opera founder Christopher… Read more >
Frankie Stevens Honoured by Contemporary Māori Art World

Multi Artform | 6 Oct . 2011 | Award-winning entertainer Frankie Stevens was honoured at last night's gala opening of the Maori Art Market in Porirua, Wellington. Read more >
Call for applications to preserve Pacific heritage arts

Creative NZ | 6 Oct . 2011 | Creative New Zealand is calling for applications from artists who wish to maintain the health of Pacific heritage arts in New Zealand. Read more >
Creative New Zealand acknowledges the passing of a master potter

Creative NZ | 5 Oct . 2011 | Creative New Zealand joins the arts community in mourning the loss of one of New Zealand’s most prestigious potters, Len Castle. Mr Castle died last week after… Read more >
Master of light invited to represent New Zealand at the 2013 Venice Biennale

Visual arts | 5 Oct . 2011 | Celebrated New Zealand sculptor, photographer and installation artist Bill Culbert has been invited by Creative New Zealand to present his work at the 55th Venice… Read more >
Maori Angels To Descend Upcoming Art Market

Māori arts | 3 Oct . 2011 | Press Release by Maori Art Market Visitors and locals alike will be able to take home their very own symbol of Aotearoa mythology with the Maori Angel clay… Read more >
Festival of Pacific Arts 2012 application reminder

Creative NZ | 3 Oct . 2011 | Applications to represent Aotearoa/New Zealand at the 11th Festival of Pacific Arts close this month. Read more >
Introducing the NZ Music App

Music | 28 Sep . 2011 | As any music lover will tell you in today's cluttered world it can be hard work to keep up with the latest events, new acts on the scene and shows being held in and… Read more >
Künstlerhaus Bethanien residency Berlin - call for applications

Multi Artform | 28 Sep . 2011 | Creative New Zealand is once again offering a residency at the Künstlerhaus Bethanien in Berlin, Germany in 2012/13. The residency is for a period of up to twelve months… Read more >
Free Wgtn public admission to see top level weaving in Miromoda Exhibition

Multi Artform | 28 Sep . 2011 | Due to huge interest in an exhibition of Maori kakahu, or cloaks, from artists including the renown weaving family Hetet-Te Kanawa; free access to the exhibition has been… Read more >
Young Auckland artist awarded New York Residency

Visual arts | 27 Sep . 2011 | One of New Zealand's new generation of installation artists Kate Newby has been awarded the 2012 residency at the International Studio & Curatorial Program… Read more >
Award-winning writers lay down pens for fundraiser

Literature | 27 Sep . 2011 | True Stories Told Live Seven award-winning writers will lay down their pens and step away from their laptops to tell stories the old-fashioned way to raise funds… Read more >
Outstanding Native American Artist Coming To Our Shores

Multi Artform | 26 Sep . 2011 | One of the Pacific Northwest's most prominent indigenous artists, Joe Feddersen, has been chosen as a visiting artist in residence in Aotearoa for 2011. Read more >
Kiwiana comedy a nostalgic good time

Theatre | 26 Sep . 2011 | The swinging sixties in all their glory bring back the golden age of dance halls to Hamilton with Fullhouse Production’s season of Flagons and Foxtrots, written by… Read more >
Request for exhibition proposals from Christchurch based artists

All Artforms | 21 Sep . 2011 | Expressions of interest for solo and group exhibitions by artists based in Christchurch are requested for the period January — December 2012 in Chambers@241 art gallery Read more >
Circa Theatre reaches blind audience with Roger Hall hit

Theatre | 21 Sep . 2011 | Circa Theatre in Wellington is reaching a new audience with its first audio-described performance of Roger Hall’s hit comedy Four Flat Whites in Italy on 5 October… Read more >
September Newsletter

Creative NZ | 20 Sep . 2011 | Our quarterly newsletter will fill you in about our new funding programmes, Festival of Pacific Arts 2012, literary winners, Te Waka Toi Awards, what your lotto dollar does… Read more >
Earthquake Emergency Arts Grants passes $1.5 million mark

Creative NZ | 19 Sep . 2011 | Creative New Zealand has approved more than $1.5 million in grants from its Earthquake Emergency Response Fund. The support for Christchurch arts has allowed… Read more >
Consumer appliances inspire Auckland artist

Visual arts | 16 Sep . 2011 | Inspired by everyday utilitarian objects, Matt Henry's new exhibition User Friendly will open at Te Tuhi Centre for the Arts on 24 September. Matt Henry is based in… Read more >
Biggest Ever Contemporary Maori Arts Gathering And Exhibition

Multi Artform | 15 Sep . 2011 | The biggest ever showing of contemporary Maori art from more than 200 Maori painters, clay and glass workers, carvers, jewellers, ta moko, musicians, story-tellers and… Read more >
APRA Silver Scroll Awards 2011 - the winners are...

Music | 14 Sep . 2011 | Now running for its 46th year, the APRA Silver Scroll Award was presented last night at a star studded event at the Auckland Town Hall. And...the winner of the 2011… Read more >
$3 billion in lottery funding for the community reached

All Artforms | 14 Sep . 2011 | Minister of Internal Affairs Nathan Guy has congratulated New Zealand Lotteries on reaching the milestone of $3 billion raised for community funds, celebrated at a… Read more >
Sittable sculpture wanted! Take A Seat design competition opens again

Multi Artform | 14 Sep . 2011 | Hokitika is ready and waiting for the next seat in the series, and invites you to design a sittable sculpture for our literary site. This year it’s a… Read more >
JEMposium - four day international contemporary jewellery symposium

Multi Artform | 13 Sep . 2011 | In February 2012 Jemposium will bring together contemporary jewelers, collectors, curators, critics, and jewellery enthusiasts, from New Zealand and beyond. Read more >
Artist in Residence programmes in Asia - call for applications

All Artforms | 12 Sep . 2011 | The Asia New Zealand Foundation is calling for applications for its six artist-in-residence programmes for 2012. Read more >
Victoria’s creative talent takes international stage

Literature | 12 Sep . 2011 | Work by Victoria University students and alumni will feature prominently among New Zealand writing at an event that every year attracts three times the visitors expected… Read more >
Pacific writer to pen a tale of two Samoas

Multi Artform | 8 Sep . 2011 | First time novelist Marisa Maepu will weave the story of twins separated at birth into a tumultuous era of Samoan history, as recipient of the 2011 Fulbright-Creative New… Read more >
REAL New Zealand Festival - More Than 1000 Events Around The Country For Rugby World Cup 2011

All Artforms | 8 Sep . 2011 | With just days to go to the first match of Rugby World Cup 2011, the REAL New Zealand Festival has hit the magic number - more than 1000 events and experiences… Read more >
The Michael King Writers’ Centre is calling for applications from New Zealand writers for four supported residencies in 2012

Literature | 8 Sep . 2011 | The residency programme aims to support New Zealand writers and to promote the development of high-quality New Zealand writing by providing opportunities for authors to… Read more >
BBANZ announces the 2011 National Secondary Schools Brass Band

Music | 7 Sep . 2011 | A very strong field of candidates was auditioned for the 2011 National Secondary Schools Brass Band. The course will be held in the Nelson area from October 20 - 26,… Read more >
Applications invited for Katherine Mansfield Menton Fellowship 2012

Multi Artform | 7 Sep . 2011 | The fellowship offers a residency of at least six month in Menton, France and NZ$75,000. The support of the city of Menton enables a New Zealand author to work at the Villa… Read more >
Creative New Zealand Farewell Master Weaver Saana Murray

Creative NZ | 6 Sep . 2011 | Creative New Zealand respectfully farewells Ngāti Kurī leader and tohunga weaver Saana Murray, who passed away this weekend. Read more >
Pacific Arts Committee call for nominations – Fiji representative

Pacific arts | 6 Sep . 2011 | Creative New Zealand is calling for nominations for a new representative from the Fiji community for its Pacific Arts Committee. Creative New Zealand is the national… Read more >
Arts Scholarships 2011

Multi Artform | 6 Sep . 2011 | IUGTE and ArtUniverse have announced several scholarships for the December event 2011 - International Physical Theatre Laboratory and the International Conference… Read more >
University of Waikato seeking Sir Edmund Hillary Scholarship applications

Multi Artform | 5 Sep . 2011 | Talented creative and performing arts students are invited to apply for a Sir Edmund Hillary Scholarship at the University of Waikato. The university launched the… Read more >
University of Waikato/Creative New Zealand Writer in Residence 2012

Literature | 5 Sep . 2011 | Each year the University of Waikato invites applications for the position of Writer in Residence, tenable for twelve months normally from February. The emolument is… Read more >
Distinguished champions of Māori arts celebrated

Creative NZ | 3 Sep . 2011 | From knighted professors to community heroes, those who have shown excellence, leadership and made an outstanding contribution to Māori arts, have been honoured in… Read more >
Fortune Theatre responds to its Creative New Zealand funding outcome

Multi Artform | 2 Sep . 2011 | Creative New Zealand’s decision on funding outcomes for the country’s arts organisations has been released today. Dunedin’s Fortune Theatre has… Read more >
Downstage Statement on Creative New Zealand Funding Outcome

Multi Artform | 2 Sep . 2011 | Downstage Theatre Trust is pleased to have been offered on-going funding by Creative New Zealand (CNZ) as part of CNZ's Arts Development Investment (Toi Uru… Read more >
Creative New Zealand implements overhaul of funding programmes

Creative NZ | 1 Sep . 2011 | Creative New Zealand has committed funding through two new complementary programmes as it implements a major overhaul of its multi-year funding for the arts. The… Read more >
Something for every age in two new books from Auckland Art Gallery

Multi Artform | 1 Sep . 2011 | Two wonderful new art books will be published as part of the celebrations for the re-opening of Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki this coming weekend.… Read more >
2011 NZ Venice Biennale exhibition to show in Paris

Visual arts | 30 Aug . 2011 | Creative New Zealand and Christchurch Art Gallery director Jenny Harper are pleased to announce that Michael Parekowhai will show his 2011 Venice Biennale exhibition On… Read more >
CHARTDISC Volume 5 - The HARD & HEAVY Edition

Music | 30 Aug . 2011 | A free CD sampler released nationwide by CHART to promote the Christchurch hard rock and metal music scenes. CHART - Christchurchmusic.org.nz in association with… Read more >
$500,000 for The Court - Great news for Christchurch audiences

Creative NZ | 29 Aug . 2011 | Fundraising to relocate Christchurch’s Court Theatre to a former grain store in Addington has been boosted with a $500,000 earthquake emergency assistance grant… Read more >
Verbatim accounts of impact of violent crime

Theatre | 25 Aug . 2011 | Five years researching, devising and performing in the play Verbatim had a “massive impact” on her life, says Miranda Harcourt, a leading New Zealand theatre… Read more >
Release of Canterbury Earthquake Fundraiser compilation CD

Music | 24 Aug . 2011 | The loss and images of Canterbury’s recent devastating series of earthquakes, affected all of New Zealand and prompted music industry independents Aly Cook and… Read more >