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The Clark Collection/Creative New Zealand Scholarship Winner Announced

Craft/Object | 16 Apr . 2012 | Arts, Culture and Heritage Minister Christopher Finlayson has named Greg Donson as The Clark Collection/Creative New Zealand Scholar for 2012. Mr Finlayson… Read more >
Dowse announces 2012 Blumhardt Curatorial Intern

Craft/Object | 16 Apr . 2012 | Auckland's Ane Tonga is the fifth recipient of the Blumhardt Foundation's Curatorial Internship funded by Creative New Zealand. A legacy of New Zealand… Read more >
Do you know how well your online marketing is doing?

Creative New Zealand | 29 Mar . 2012 | "I know half my advertising isn't working, I just don't know which half." Lord Leverhulme Marketers in the cultural sector are hungry for… Read more >
Smart talk - Why Give? The Art of Philanthropy

All Artforms | 27 Mar . 2012 | Why Give? is an opportunity to hear directly from three Aucklanders who have shown generosity to our city that will last beyond their lifetimes. Leading current… Read more >
Creative New Zealand honours the people of Canterbury

Creative New Zealand | 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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >
Polynesian Diva reigns supreme at Creative New Zealand Arts Pasifika Awards night

Creative New Zealand | 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 >
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 >
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 >
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 New Zealand announces further Earthquake Assistance Grants

Creative New Zealand | 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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >
Creative New Zealand mourns the loss of former Chair of Arts Council - Christopher Doig

Creative New Zealand | 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 >
Creative New Zealand acknowledges the passing of a master potter

Creative New Zealand | 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 >
Festival of Pacific Arts 2012 application reminder

Creative New Zealand | 3 Oct . 2011 | Applications to represent Aotearoa/New Zealand at the 11th Festival of Pacific Arts close this month. 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 >
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 >
Earthquake Emergency Arts Grants passes $1.5 million mark

Creative New Zealand | 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 >
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 >
$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 >
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 >
Creative New Zealand Farewell Master Weaver Saana Murray

Creative New Zealand | 6 Sep . 2011 | Creative New Zealand respectfully farewells Ngāti Kurī leader and tohunga weaver Saana Murray, who passed away this weekend. Read more >
Creative New Zealand implements overhaul of funding programmes

Creative New Zealand | 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 >
Grants bring Fly My Pretties and that Scottish play to Christchurch

All Artforms | 15 Aug . 2011 | Creative New Zealand has approved more than $100,000 in the latest round of eight earthquake emergency assistance grants to help re-establish an active arts scene in… Read more >
Video's, images and resources from the 21st Century Arts Conference 2011

All Artforms | 26 Jul . 2011 | Video's of speakers from the conference such Rob Fyfe (Air NZ), Andy McKim (Theatre Passe Muraille). Also, photo's, resources and summary of all the sessions can be found. Read more >
Upcoming Exhibition @ Form Gallery HOME EDITION

Craft/Object | 19 Jul . 2011 | Form Gallery would like to invite you to attend our 1st exhibition since the events of February: re-de construction. It has been a very difficult number of months… Read more >
Last Call for Entries: 20th Annual Wallace Art Awards 2011

Multi Artform | 18 Jul . 2011 | The Wallace Arts Trust is calling for entries to the 20th Wallace Art Awards 2011, amounting to over $165,000. The Awards are the longest surviving and largest annual… Read more >
Earthquake emergency assistance provided for the arts

Creative New Zealand | 30 Jun . 2011 | Creative New Zealand has approved $185,765 in the latest monthly round of 14 earthquake emergency assistance grants to help re-establish an active arts scene for the… Read more >
Artists invited to go wild for DOC residency programme

All Artforms | 28 Jun . 2011 | Each year Wild Creations gives three New Zealand artists the chance to spend six weeks in natural or historical sites to experience the people, stories and challenges of… Read more >
Asia-Europe Foundation Call for Proposals - Creative Encounters: Cultural Partnerships between Asia and Europe

Multi Artform | 27 Jun . 2011 | Creative Encounters: Cultural partnerships between Asia and Europe is a new initiative by Arts Network Asia (ANA) and Asia-Europe Foundation (ASEF) that is open to New… Read more >
21st Century Arts Conference gets personal with the audience

Creative New Zealand | 20 Jun . 2011 | Engaging audiences in the co-creation of art will be one of themes explored at this year’s 21stCentury Arts Conference in Aucklandon 23 and 24 June. The… Read more >
Artists Alliance is Now Calling for Residency Proposals

Multi Artform | 17 Jun . 2011 | In an introductory project, we are reconfiguring our office spaces to offer a 7-week residency (Sept 1 – Oct 23) for an artist to work within our Ponsonby Road based… Read more >
Baye Riddell awarded Creative New Zealand Craft/Object Fellowship

Creative New Zealand | 3 Jun . 2011 | Ceramic artist and tutor, composer and musician, Baye Riddell has been awarded the 2011 Creative New Zealand Craft/Object Fellowship. Worth $65,000, the fellowship… Read more >
‘ArtOpportunity’ Exhibition

Multi Artform | 17 May . 2011 | With many Christchurch artists currently displaced from their studios, Arts Canterbury is answering the call for an exhibition aptly named ‘ArtOpportunity’… Read more >
Arts Voice Christchurch

All Artforms | 5 May . 2011 | At a meeting facilitated by Creative New Zealand on Wednesday 27th April a 7 member committee was elected by attendees to represent the arts community of… Read more >
Minister calls for expressions of interest

All Artforms | 29 Apr . 2011 | Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee is calling for expressions of interest for membership of the community forum to be formed under the Canterbury… Read more >
Creative New Zealand increases earthquake fund by $1.25 million

Creative New Zealand | 25 Apr . 2011 | Creative New Zealand has increased the funds available to support artists and arts organisations affected by the Christchurch earthquake by $1.25 million. The… Read more >
Rita Angus Residency

All Artforms | 21 Apr . 2011 | Artists Ben Cauchi of Wanganui and Andre Hemer of Christchurch will share the highly prized Rita Angus Residency for 2011. A collaboration between Wellington… Read more >
Local forum for charities

All Artforms | 18 Apr . 2011 | Join us for a morning of insight and information to support you and your charity. The forum will be held in collaboration with the Charities Commission and New Zealand… Read more >
New office space found for leading Christchurch arts organisations

Creative New Zealand | 11 Apr . 2011 | Christchurch arts organisations left homeless after the February earthquake are being provided with office space through a partnership between Christchurch Polytechnic… Read more >
Creative New Zealand Newsletter - March 2011

Creative New Zealand | 22 Mar . 2011 | Creative New Zealand sends out a quarterly e-newsletter, which features our latest news and updates. Read more >
Update on Creative New Zealand response to Canterbury earthquake

Creative New Zealand | 21 Mar . 2011 | Creative New Zealand has provided grants in advance totaling $506,403 to four Christchurch-based arts organisations affected by the recent Canterbury earthquake and… Read more >
New access award available for arts organisations

All Artforms | 18 Mar . 2011 | New access award available for arts organisations With one in six New Zealanders experiencing disability, a new award has been established to recognise an… Read more >
Christchurch Earthquake: Updated summary of effects on arts in Christchurch and the region

Creative New Zealand | 25 Feb . 2011 | Friday 25 February 2011 Organisations which Creative New Zealand has been in contact with include the Christchurch Arts Festival Trust, The Court Theatre,… Read more >
Closing date extensions for applicants from Christchurch or for those directly affected by the earthquake

Creative New Zealand | 25 Feb . 2011 | Creative New Zealand understands that the Canterbury earthquake on Tuesday 22 February will affect some people’s ability to meet upcoming closing dates for… Read more >
Submitting your Arts Grants application – courier and postal disruption due to earthquake

Creative New Zealand | 24 Feb . 2011 | There is on going disruption to Courier and Postal services in the South Island as a result of Tuesday’s earthquake in Canterbury. We are aware that this could… Read more >
Creative New Zealand response to Canterbury earthquake

Creative New Zealand | 23 Feb . 2011 | Creative New Zealand expresses its deepest sympathies to the people of Canterbury following yesterday’s devastating earthquake. The immediate priority for all… Read more >
Music, Movies, Arts, Culture And Family Fun In Major Free Events Programme For Auckland Arts Festival 2011

All Artforms | 28 Jan . 2011 | Auckland Arts Festival today announced a comprehensive line-up of free events for arts lovers of all ages and interests as part of the 2011 Festival, which takes place… Read more >
Applications Called for Creative New Zealand 2011/2012 Craft/Object Fellowship

Creative New Zealand | 23 Dec . 2010 | Creative New Zealand is calling for applications from established and senior New Zealand Craft/Object practitioners, curators and writers for the Craft/Object… Read more >
REAL NZ Festival Lottery Fund boosts events for RWC 2011

All Artforms | 3 Dec . 2010 | New Zealand’s biggest-ever festival, which will run in conjunction with Rugby World Cup 2011, has grown even larger following the allocation of Lottery Grants… Read more >
Clay Artist’s Costume Jewellery Creation Wins Supreme Ceramic Award

Craft/Object | 8 Oct . 2010 | Masterton ceramicist, Kirsty Gardiner rarely wears the flamboyant jewellery left to her by her mother, but its use in her work, Secrets Ajar has just earned her New… Read more >
Call for applications for Te Wānanga Whakairo Rākau - National Carving School

Multi Artform | 30 Sep . 2010 | New Zealand Māori Arts and Crafts Institute are now seeking applications for the 38th intake for Te Wānanga Whakairo Rākau (the National Carving School). Applicants must… Read more >
Objectspace International Visitor Lecture Series 2010

Multi Artform | 23 Sep . 2010 | Amanda Game, who is being brought to New Zealand by Objectspace through Creative New Zealand’s International Visitor Programme - Te Manu Ka Tau, has three decades… Read more >
Extension to NZ 2011 Festival Lottery Fund deadline for Canterbury

All Artforms | 15 Sep . 2010 | The Minister of Internal Affairs Nathan Guy has announced an extension to the deadline for applications from quake-affected areas to the New Zealand 2011 Festival… Read more >
New funding programmes for multi-year arts investment

Creative New Zealand | 20 Jul . 2010 | Creative New Zealand will introduce two new and complementary multi-year funding programmes from January 2012 to provide more clarity, stability and flexibility in… Read more >
Young New Zealand talent at Talente

Craft/Object | 1 Jun . 2010 | Kelp Moa Bowl, 2009, Mike Crawford Read more >
Next steps for the RFO review

All Artforms | 2 Mar . 2010 | A snapshot fromCreative New Zealand's21st Century Arts Conference Read more >
Scott Flanagan selected for Korean Residency

Craft/Object | 22 Feb . 2010 | Christchurch-based artist Scott Flanagan is the recipient of the Arts Centre/Asia New Zealand Foundation Arts Residency Exchange for 2010. This 3-month residency… Read more >
RE-FIBRA: Contemporary Textile Art - A Dialogue Between New Zealand and Sweden

Craft/Object | 27 Jan . 2010 | The Blue Oyster is pleased to present RE-FIBRA: Contemporary Textile Art - A Dialogue Between New Zealand and Sweden opening on Tuesday 23 February at 5:30pm and running… Read more >
Entries requested for Royal Easter Show Art Awards

Multi Artform | 18 Jan . 2010 | Calling all artists! You have until 26 February to get your entries in for the Royal Easter Show Art Awards. Open to artists of all ages, amateur and professional,… Read more >
From New Zealand to Taiwan

Craft/Object | 3 Dec . 2009 | Moyra Elliott Read more >
Lisa Walker wins the Françoise van den Bosch Award 2010

Craft/Object | 26 Nov . 2009 | On the recommendation of this year’s jury, the Françoise van den Bosch Foundation announces that Lisa Walker wins the Françoise van den Bosch Award… Read more >
Call for applications for Taipei Artist’s Residency

Multi Artform | 24 Sep . 2009 | A residency opportunity of up to three months in Taipei for a New Zealand contemporary arts professional is being offered by the Asia New Zealand Foundation and Taipei… Read more >
Areta Wilkinson Waka Huia

Multi Artform | 19 Aug . 2009 | Areta Wilkinson being interviewed on Te Karere. Read more >
Moyra Elliott awarded Creative New Zealand Craft/Object Art Fellowship

Creative New Zealand | 2 Jun . 2009 | Moyra Elliott awarded Creative New Zealand Craft/Object Art Fellowship Ceramic lecturer, curator, ex-maker and writer Moyra Elliott has… Read more >
Studios up for grabs at Toi Poneke Arts Centre

Craft/Object | 12 Mar . 2009 | This May, a number of studios will become available to rent at Toi Poneke Arts Centre on Abel Smith Street, Wellington. Read more >
Call for applications – The Creative New Zealand Craft/Object Art Fellowship

Creative New Zealand | 30 Jan . 2009 | Creative New Zealand is calling for applications from established New Zealand Craft/Object Art practitioners, curators and writers for the Creative New Zealand Craft/Object… Read more >
Two Wellington artists to exhibit at Objectspace

Craft/Object | 13 Nov . 2008 | Two Wellington artists - Wendy Randall of Vincents Art Workshop and Athina Moisa of Pablos Art Studio - are exhibiting their work in Auckland for the first time at a new… Read more >
The Blumhardt Foundation / Creative New Zealand Curatorial Internship – Decorative Arts & Design

Creative New Zealand | 31 Oct . 2008 | The Blumhardt Foundation, Creative New Zealand and TheNewDowse are calling for applications for the 2008 Blumhardt Foundation / Creative NZ Curatorial Intern. Read more >