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Local curators to gain Asian inspiration

Visual arts | 21 May . 2012 | Three New Zealand curators working to build art links with Asia have been chosen to tour the cutting-edge contemporary arts scenes in China, South Korea and… Read more >
2012 John Fries Memorial Prize for emerging visual artists: entries close soon

Visual arts | 15 May . 2012 | This $10,000 annual non-acquisitive award is open to Australian or New Zealand artists of all ages and disciplines, who are not enrolled as students and whose work is… Read more >
Pacific city inspires new exhibition at Auckland Art Gallery

Visual arts | 9 May . 2012 | The first major group exhibition of contemporary Pacific art developed by Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki will open on Saturday, 7 July. Home AKL is a dynamic… Read more >
Blair French announced as 7th SCAPE Curator

Visual arts | 23 Apr . 2012 | Executive Director of Sydney's Artspace Visual Arts Centre, Blair French has been appointed as curator of the 7th SCAPE Christchurch Biennial of Art in Public… Read more >
Tribute to William McAloon,1969-2012

Visual arts | 11 Apr . 2012 | Creative New Zealand mourns the recent passing of respected curator William McAloon. Director of Collections and Research for Te Papa, Claudia Orange has… Read more >
Elizabeth Caldwell to take up City Gallery directorship

Visual arts | 5 Apr . 2012 | To all followers of City Gallery Wellington we would like to announce that Elizabeth Caldwell, the current Director of the Dunedin Public Art Gallery, will take up the… Read more >
Call for Applications: 2012 curator tour to Korea, China and Japan

Visual arts | 3 Apr . 2012 | Emerging to mid-career curators wanting experience at the edge of the global contemporary art scene are encouraged to apply for this opportunity. Read more >
Eulogy for Jan Nigro 1920-2012

Visual arts | 30 Mar . 2012 | Creative New Zealand mourns the recent passing of celebrated New Zealand visual artist Jan Nigro. Auckland Art Gallery’s senior curator for New Zealand and… 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 >
Marilyn Waring and Susan Guthrie join Letting Space to talk about productivity

Visual arts | 13 Mar . 2012 | Why do we use markets to define human value? What are the alternative ways to value time, energy, creative contribution and original ideas? A free talk entitled Being… Read more >
Local Asburton artist Robin Arnst to exhibit at Gallery

Visual arts | 1 Mar . 2012 | Local Asburton artist Robin Arnst is preparing for her upcoming exhibition ‘Lift the Spirit’ which opens Saturday 17 March, with an artist talk commencing at… 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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >
Creative New Zealand farewells distinguished Auckland artist

Creative New Zealand | 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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >
$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 >
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 >
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 >
Four NZ Artists vying for Prestigious International Art Prize

Visual arts | 19 Aug . 2011 | Artworks by Virginia King, Andy Leleisi’uao, Vea Mafile’o and Greg Semu nominated for $45,000 grand prize. The second Asia Pacific Breweries (APB)… 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 >
SCAPE Christchurch Earthquake Recovery Auction

Visual arts | 29 Jul . 2011 | The Art & Industry Biennial Trust (producers of the SCAPE Christchurch Biennial of Art in Public Space) is holding an earthquake recovery auction on Saturday… 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 >
Artists Alliance Announces Inaugural Artist in Residence

Visual arts | 22 Jul . 2011 | Artists Alliance is pleased to announce Jessica Pearless as their inaugural artist-in-residence! This residency invites Jessica Pearless to work within a… Read more >
NZ Art Show 2011

Visual arts | 21 Jul . 2011 | The NZ Art Show’s mantra is affordable, collectable and accessible – showcasing over 3,000 original artworks by 475 NZ artists. All artwork is available for… Read more >
Govett-Brewster Art Gallery wins Big ‘A’ Creative New Zealand Arts for All Award

Visual arts | 21 Jul . 2011 | Sign language and touch tours are just some of the initiatives which helped New Plymouth’s Govett-Brewster Art Gallery win the inaugural Big ‘A’… 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 for the arts

Multi Artform | 14 Jul . 2011 | Creative New Zealand has approved $60,025 in the latest monthly round of earthquake emergency assistance grants to support 10 visual and craft artists and a gallery… Read more >
New Zealand curators to build links with emerging Asia arts market

Creative New Zealand | 12 Jul . 2011 | Three New Zealand curators will learn about the contemporary arts scene in China and Korea after being selected to participate in a three week curatorial tour supported… Read more >
The Graduate Exhibition at the Blue Oyster

Visual arts | 11 Jul . 2011 | Three recent graduates from the Dunedin Art School are exhibiting together at the Blue Oyster in a show curated by University of Otago Art History graduate Emily Palmer.… 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 >
Edgy art in Bowen House exhibition space

Visual arts | 28 Jun . 2011 | Artists working at creative spaces from Dunedin through to Auckland will be represented in Make/Believe, an exhibition presented by Arts Access Aotearoa and opening in… 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 >
Motorbikes and art combine

Visual arts | 17 Jun . 2011 | Motorbikes are the feature of two upcoming shows on display at the Papakura Art Gallery, from 18 June. Viewers will get to experience high velocity sensations on a… 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 >
Tribute to Jim Vivieaere - 12 September 1947 – 3 June 2011

Creative New Zealand | 16 Jun . 2011 | On Sunday 12 June 2011, the Fale Pasifika at the University of Auckland became the temporary venue for a truly heart-rending and beautiful funeral service to honour the… Read more >
Te akaroa ite metua tane – We are sad to lose a great warrior

Creative New Zealand | 8 Jun . 2011 | Creative New Zealand mourns the loss of New Zealand curator and artist Jim Vivieaere (1947 – 2011) – a mentor, friend and role model to artists who found… Read more >
New Asian Imaginations: (Re)searching the Arts in Southeast Asia, 19-21 Sept, Singapore

Multi Artform | 7 Jun . 2011 | 19 - 21 September 2011, Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA), Singapore From visual arts to performing arts, from design to film-making, from theory to practice, from… Read more >
Michael Parekowhai exhibition opens at the 2011 Venice Biennale

Creative New Zealand | 2 Jun . 2011 | Michael Parekowhai's Venice Biennale exhibition On first Looking into Chapman's Homer had its official opening this evening in Venice (1 June local time). The… Read more >
Art All #103, Winter 2011 - OUT NOW!

Visual arts | 31 May . 2011 | Issue #103 of the Artists Alliance magazine Art All was released on May 30. Art All is the only magazine dedicated to the professional development of visual artists… Read more >
Behind Closed Doors - exhibition opening soon

Multi Artform | 31 May . 2011 | Adam Art Gallery presents, Behind Closed Doors: New Zealand Art from Private Collections in Wellington, a major exhibition that sets out to canvass selective ‘moments’ in a… Read more >
McCahon House Artist’s Residency – Call for Applications

Visual arts | 20 May . 2011 | The McCahon House Trust is calling for applications from professional artists for the McCahon House Artists’ Residency Programme 2012-2013. Three… 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 >
New Zealand curators sought for Korea and China tour

Visual arts | 16 May . 2011 | China and Korea are both at the cutting edge of the global contemporary art scene. As the Chinese economy booms, so do Chinese art and art sales – and in the… 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 >
Call for Applications - Internship with The Wallace Arts Trust

Visual arts | 4 May . 2011 | The Artists Alliance Internship Programme is pleased to announce a call for applications from recent graduates for a fixed term, paid internship with The Wallace Arts… 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 >
Call for Applications - Internship with RM

Visual arts | 26 Apr . 2011 | The Artists Alliance Internship Programme is pleased to announce a call for applications from recent graduates for a fixed term, paid internship with the artist-run… 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 >
Artes Mundi - Call For Nominations

Visual arts | 21 Apr . 2011 | Nominations of artists are now invited for Artes Mundi 5, the international exhibition and prize held in 2012 at the National Museum of Art in Cardiff. Nominations close… Read more >
Creative New Zealand media release

Creative New Zealand | 19 Apr . 2011 | Eight attendants – five pianists and three Italian speakers – have been appointed by Creative New Zealand to staff the Michael Parekowhai exhibition, On… 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 >
China, classrooms & pin-up boys at Blue Oyster

Visual arts | 11 Apr . 2011 | China, classrooms and pin-up boys are the subjects of three new exhibitions opening at the Blue Oyster Art Project Space, in Dunedin, next week. The exhibitions, Indigo… 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 >
Call for Applications - Internship with Artists Alliance

Visual arts | 5 Apr . 2011 | The Artists Alliance Internship Programme is pleased to announce a call for applications from recent graduates for a fixed term, paid internship with Artists… Read more >
Parts of SCAPE Past and Present Still Standing

Visual arts | 1 Apr . 2011 | Although the project the SCAPE team envisioned (and re-envisioned) for the 6th installment of this Christchurch Biennial of Art in Public Space was twice interrupted by… Read more >
Books wanted for Blue Oyster reading room

Multi Artform | 30 Mar . 2011 | Dunedin's Blue Oyster Project Art Space is looking for contributions of art books and magazines for a new reading room. Director Jamie Hanton says the reading… 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 >
Taiwan and NZ artists’ residencies spearhead cross-cultural exchange

Visual arts | 17 Mar . 2011 | Auckland artist Rohan Wealleans who will travel to Taipei next month is only the second New Zealander to be selected for an Asia:NZ arts residency opportunity in… Read more >
Annual Pasifika issue of Art All magazine out now!

Visual arts | 10 Mar . 2011 | Annual Pasifika issue of Art All magazine out now! Issue #102 of the Artists Alliance magazine Art All was released on February 28. Art All is the only magazine… Read more >
Strange and ephemeral at Blue Oyster

Visual arts | 4 Mar . 2011 | Strange creatures, suitcases of trees, and pockets filled with expanding foam will fill the Blue Oyster Project Art Space, in Dunedin, from March 8. The three new… Read more >
The Dowse announces 2011 Creative New Zealand Blumhardt Curatorial Intern

Visual arts | 3 Mar . 2011 | Wellington’s Lily Hacking is the fourth recipient of the Blumhardt Foundation’s Curatorial Internship funded by Creative New Zealand. A legacy of New Zealand… 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 >
The 6th SCAPE Christchurch Biennial will not go ahead as planned

Visual arts | 24 Feb . 2011 | Due to the extraordinary circumstances of the recent earthquake in Christchurch, SCAPE will not be going ahead as planned 4 March – 17 April. The SCAPE Team of… 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 >
Festival of Colour tickets now on sale

Visual arts | 22 Feb . 2011 | Festival of Colour tickets went on sale this week with demand expected to be high for the six days of inspiring performances from local, national and international acts… Read more >
ARTSPACE appoints new director

Visual arts | 17 Feb . 2011 | Artspace is pleased to announce the appointment of incoming directorCaterina Riva. She joins us after three years as the co-director and curator of FormContent, an… Read more >
DANSE: An Installation of Lightworks by Niki Hastings McFall

Visual arts | 10 Feb . 2011 | Opening preview: Tuesday 1 March Exhibition dates: 2 – 19 March 2011 Venue: Artstation, 1 Ponsonby Road, Auckland Picture this: A darkened… Read more >
ARTIST TALK: André Hemer, 12 Feb

Visual arts | 9 Feb . 2011 | Saturday 12 February 2011, 3pm The Physics Room FREE Following the opening of André Hemer’s solo exhibition hyper/linksa specific type of two dimensional barcode that… Read more >
ARTSPACE - Jim Allen: Contact

Multi Artform | 8 Feb . 2011 | 5 March - 21 April In a seductive and visceral experience we see live dancers interact with technology; physical space merge with bodily interaction, paint… Read more >
Rita Angus Residency

Visual arts | 8 Feb . 2011 | This residency (either one 26-week term for one artist or two 13-week terms for two artists) supports an artist to produce a new body of work that reflects upon the… Read more >
Auckland Regional Parks Artist in Residence 2011

Multi Artform | 31 Jan . 2011 | Aims of Auckland Regional Parks Artist in Residence programme The aims of this residency are to: provide places for artists to live; in settings and surroundings… 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 >
ARTSPACE—preview of the first half of 2011

Multi Artform | 27 Jan . 2011 | 2011 is an exciting time at ARTSPACE with a new Director to be announced in February and a dynamic line up for the next six months ahead… Jim… Read more >
Documentary Edge Forum – DOC Lab 2011

Multi Artform | 26 Jan . 2011 | CoLab AUT, Auckland 19-21 Feb 2011 Documentary Edge will run the 2nd DOC Lab, an incubator for cross-media documentary projects, from 19-21 Feb 2011 at Auckland… Read more >
Two new exhibitions at The Physics Room

Visual arts | 25 Jan . 2011 | hyper/links André Hemer 26 January–27 February 2011 Opening preview: Tuesday 25 January 2011, 5.30pm Underlying my practice is an investigation… Read more >
Applications sought for Auckland Regional Park’s Artist in Residence

Multi Artform | 20 Jan . 2011 | The residency is open to creators: visual artists, writers, film-makers, composers, choreographers… This residency provides a selected artist with a home in a… Read more >
Operatic opulence – from Trelise Cooper costumes to authentic period orchestra

Multi Artform | 10 Jan . 2011 | Prada, Armani, Lacroix, Gaultier, Versace, Dior, Chanel – many of the world’s leading designers have put their creativity to work on costumes for opera, ballet and… Read more >
Taipei 2011 residency open for Kiwi artists

Visual arts | 23 Dec . 2010 | New Zealand contemporary arts professionals have until 21 January 2011 to apply for a three-month residency opportunity at Taipei Artist Village (TAV) in Taiwan. Located… Read more >
Creative New Zealand announces content of 2011 Venice Biennale exhibition

Creative New Zealand | 13 Dec . 2010 | On first looking into Chapman’s Homer, a sculptural installation by Michael Parekowhai, will be exhibited at the 54th Venice Biennale in the Palazzo Loredan… Read more >
Applications now open for the Rita Angus Residency

Visual arts | 10 Dec . 2010 | Calling New Zealand artists, applications are invited for Wellington’s 2011 Rita Angus Residency. The Residency aims to support an artist to produce a new body of work that… Read more >
Te Manu Ka Tau 2011

Multi Artform | 9 Dec . 2010 | In March 2011, Creative New Zealand in partnership with Auckland Arts Festival, Sounds Aotearoa and WOMAD New Zealand will continue the highly successful international… Read more >
JENESYS Programme 2010/2011

Visual arts | 6 Dec . 2010 | Invitation Programme for Creators (Curators) Curator residency opportunity in Japan open for applications A residency opportunity of up to two and a half months for young… 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 >
World's Best Heading To Spectacular Auckland Arts Festival

Multi Artform | 19 Nov . 2010 | New Zealanders are invited to leave the everyday behind and explore new artistic worlds in the fifth Auckland Arts Festival, which takes place 2-20 March,… Read more >
Empty promises on Featherston St

Visual arts | 18 Nov . 2010 | Using a mountain of empty plastic packaging, artist Eve Armstrong has created a sculptural work in a two-storeyed vacant shop in Wellington, creating a visual pause in the… Read more >
Curatorial Internship - a partnership of Creative New Zealand with The Blumhardt Foundation and TheNewDowse

Creative New Zealand | 15 Nov . 2010 | The curatorial internship has been developed in order to nurture curatorial interest and expertise in the areas of applied arts and design. Applications are now invited… Read more >
Two new exhibitions at the Physics Room

Multi Artform | 9 Nov . 2010 | Scheduled Entertainment Geoffrey Heath 17 November–19 December 2010 Opening preview: Tuesday 16 November 2010, 5.30pm Artist talk: Wednesday 17 November 2010,… Read more >
SCAPE Christchurch Biennial announces new dates

Visual arts | 20 Oct . 2010 | SCAPE 2010 has been rescheduled. The 6th SCAPE Christchurch Biennial of Art in Public Space will now be held in Christchurch from 4 March to 17 April 2011. SCAPE 2010… Read more >
Creative New Zealand statement on funding of Tao Wells exhibition 'The Beneficiary's office'

Creative New Zealand | 18 Oct . 2010 | Creative New Zealand today has clarified the amount of funding provided to the Letting Space exhibition The Beneficiary’s Office by Tao Well. Creative New Zealand invested… Read more >
The Physics Room is seeking a new Director

Visual arts | 14 Oct . 2010 | The Physics Room is an internationally recognised contemporary art platform, dedicated to developing contemporary art in Aotearoa New Zealand. We are currently seeking a… Read more >
Maori Art Scoops Four Top Awards At The World Art Market In Canada

Multi Artform | 4 Oct . 2010 | Maori art has dominated the awards ceremony at the inaugural World Indigenous Art Market (WAM!) hosted by the Museum of Anthropology in Canada. Those attending the award… Read more >
See coverage of New Zealand artists in Singapore

Multi Artform | 28 Sep . 2010 | Watch Asia DownUnder's coverage of New Zealand artists at the Singapore Arts Festival, 26-29 May 2010. Creative New Zealand supported ten artists to participate in… 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 >
Two New Exhibitions at the Physics Room

Multi Artform | 23 Sep . 2010 | HUMANS Simon Lawrence 25 September–7 November 2010 Opening preview: Friday 24 September 2010, 5.30pm Hard Problem, hermeneutic prophecy joint and glowing hive-mind grotto,… Read more >
Emerging Jewellers Boot Camp

Visual arts | 20 Sep . 2010 | Ashley Gorge, Canterbury 12 – 14th February 2011 Are you a recent graduate of a jewellery course in Aotearoa? Do you aspire to improve your practice and make ambitious… Read more >
Mayor Urges Public To Vote - For Sculptures!

Visual arts | 16 Sep . 2010 | Mayor Michael Laws is urging the people of Wanganui to get out and vote next week - for their favourite sculpture as part of the inaugural Sculpture Wanganui event. Four… 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 >
Extension to NZ 2011 Festival Lottery Fund deadline for Canterbury

Multi Artform | 13 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 Lottery… Read more >
NZ curators to explore Korean, Chinese art scenes

Creative New Zealand | 10 Aug . 2010 | Three contemporary art curators are to embark on a tour of leading art galleries and museums in North Asia to build their professional networks and explore future… Read more >
Call for entries for film, video and multimedia works for Rencontres Internationales Paris-Berlin-Madrid

Multi Artform | 21 Jul . 2010 | 'Rencontres Internationales' invites entries forfilm, video and multimedia works for its next season, taking place in Paris at the Centre Pompidou between Nov 25… 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 >
Taiwan ceramics biennale has opened curated by New Zealander Moyra Elliot

Visual arts | 12 Jul . 2010 | A biennial exhibition featuring 43 artists from 17 countries opened the 2010 International Ceramics Festival in Taipei County's Yingge Township in July. The Taipei County… Read more >
Call for applications to 2010 Curator Tour to Korea and China, 17 October – 5 November

Creative New Zealand | 6 Jul . 2010 | Creative New Zealand in association with Asia New Zealand Foundation will support up to three curators to visit Korea and China from around October 17-November 5, 2010… Read more >
Tempo Dance Festival

Multi Artform | 29 Jun . 2010 | In its seventh year, Tempo Dance Festival presents a dynamic month of dance in 2010. From mid September to late October in venues across Auckland, Tempo offers a stunning… Read more >
Knowing You, Knowing Me: New artists show at Artspace 2010

Visual arts | 23 Jun . 2010 | ARTSPACE is pleased to announce Knowing You, Knowing Me the new artists exhibition for 2010. The ARTSPACE New Artists Show is a highlight of the exhibition calendar. This… Read more >
Art in Oceania Historical Perspectives, Contemporary Issues: A Symposium Saturday 29 May

Multi Artform | 19 May . 2010 | Presented by City Gallery Wellington and the School of Art History, Classics and Religious Studies, Victoria University of Wellington, with support from the Royal Society… Read more >
Large exhibition marks Kiwi involvement in Battle of Cassino

Visual arts | 10 May . 2010 | Emotions of about 40 NZ artists appear on canvas at the biggest Kiwi art exhibition in Italy as one of the most moving NZ art events overseas opens at Cassino in Italy on… Read more >
Gallery brings together old and new installations in 'Plays On'

Visual arts | 4 May . 2010 | Play On 8 May — 25 July 2010 They say that to replay the past is to come to terms with it. This is just what the artists and the exhibition that opens this Saturday at the… Read more >
ARTSPACE 2010 Curatorial Intern Programme

Visual arts | 3 May . 2010 | Call for applications The ARTSPACE internship offers someone with a dedication to curating the opportunity to learn in a mentored relationship with the ARTSPACE Director… Read more >
2011 Venice Biennale NZ artist featuring with 30 New Zealand artists at the Unnerved exhibtion in Brisbane

Creative New Zealand | 29 Apr . 2010 | Unnerved: The New Zealand Project The richness and diversity of contemporary New Zealand art and film will be celebrated in a major exhibition and cinema program at… Read more >
Print and paper makers from the Solomon Islands

Multi Artform | 9 Mar . 2010 | Public Workshops at Pataka Museum, Porirua 24 March to 7 April 2010 Four internationally acclaimed print and paper makers from the Solomon Islands are to demonstrate their… Read more >
For Kultur - Sara Hughes

Visual arts | 8 Mar . 2010 | For Kultur, Sara Hughes, 13 March – 27 June 2010 Leading New Zealand contemporary artist Sara Hughes has created a dramatic new installation at Hawke’s Bay Museum… Read more >
Next steps for the RFO review

All Artforms | 2 Mar . 2010 | A snapshot fromCreative New Zealand's21st Century Arts Conference Read more >
New Zealand at the Venice Biennale 2009 Artworks On Display At Te Papa, 26 February - 15 August 2010

Visual arts | 25 Feb . 2010 | MEDIA RELEASE Te Papa Te Papa, in association with Creative New Zealand, presents New Zealand’s 2009 participation at the prestigious Venice Biennale. Judy Millar’s… Read more >
Michael Parekowhai invited to 2011 Venice Biennale

Creative New Zealand | 23 Feb . 2010 | One of New Zealand’s most dynamic contemporary artists Michael Parekowhai has been invited to represent New Zealand at the 2011 Venice Biennale. Michael Parekowhai was… Read more >
New Zealand at the Venice Biennale 2011

Creative New Zealand | 10 Feb . 2010 | Creative New Zealand has started planning for the 2011 Venice Biennale which is the cornerstone of its international visual arts strategy. In December 2007 Creative New… Read more >
Govett-Brewster Art Gallery turns 40 this year

Visual arts | 2 Feb . 2010 | 2010 marks the Govett-Brewster Art Gallery’s fortieth year of sustained and dynamic contribution to the cultural life of Aotearoa New Zealand. To celebrate the milestone, a… Read more >
Experience Solid Light

Visual arts | 2 Feb . 2010 | New York-based artist Anthony McCall is to transform the striking architectural spaces of Victoria University's Adam Art Gallery in an upcoming exhibition of 'solid light'… Read more >
Alicia Frankovich awarded Creative New Zealand Berlin Visual Artists Residency 2010/11

Creative New Zealand | 2 Feb . 2010 | New Zealand-born performance and installation artist Alicia Frankovich will receive the 2010/11 Creative New Zealand Berlin Visual Artists Residency at the… Read more >
Art Asia Pacific magazine feature on New Zealand

Visual arts | 26 Jan . 2010 | Arts Asia Pacific magazine have published their country feature on New Zealand: View the story here Read more >
CHINESE MULTI-MEDIA ARTIST FEATURES IN VISUAL ARTS PROGRAMME FOR WOMAD NZ 2010

Multi Artform | 26 Jan . 2010 | Chinese multi-media artist Mu Yu Ming is coming to WOMAD New Zealand 2010 as a highlight of the event’s visual arts programme. Mu Yu Ming hails from New Plymouth’s sister… Read more >
Facts and figures around New Zealand's participation in the 2009 Venice Biennale

Creative New Zealand | 22 Jan . 2010 | The 53rd International Art Exhibition – La Biennale di Venezia ran from 7 June - 22November 2009. More than 114,000 visitors viewed Judy Millar’s installation,… 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 >
Artists to go bush on a Wild Creations residency

Creative New Zealand | 15 Dec . 2009 | Creative New Zealand and the Department of Conservation have announced the three New Zealand artists who will take up a Wild Creations residency in 2010. Artist Chris… Read more >
National Business Review recognises a truckload of NZ art with Supreme Award

Multi Artform | 20 Nov . 2009 | Fiona Campbell, New Zealand’s youngest major arts philanthropist and director of the Real Art Roadshow, has won the Supreme Award at the 12th National Business Review’s… Read more >
10th annual Arts Foundation Laureates announced

Multi Artform | 18 Nov . 2009 | The five annual Arts Foundation Laureates were announced last night in a ceremony in Auckland. Each of the five Laureates, Anne Noble, Chris Knox, Lyonel Grant, Witi… Read more >
Biennale Artist Awarded New York residency

Creative New Zealand | 10 Nov . 2009 | Judy Millar, one of the New Zealand artists currently exhibiting at the 2009 Venice Biennale, has been awarded the Creative New Zealand Visual Arts Residency in New… Read more >
New Zealand International Arts Festival Announces Programme

Multi Artform | 3 Nov . 2009 | The New Zealand International Arts Festival has launched its programme for 2010. From internationally acclaimed conductor, Vladimir Ashkenazy to legendary sitar player,… Read more >
Tribute to Dame Doreen Blumhardt

Visual arts | 20 Oct . 2009 | Dame Doreen Blumhardt, pioneer of art education and founder of the Blumhardt Foundation which she set up to foster art in New Zealand, sadly passed away over the weekend,… Read more >
Call for applications for Creative New Zealand Visual Arts Residency Künstlerhaus Bethanien, Berlin, Germany

Creative New Zealand | 12 Oct . 2009 | Creative New Zealand is once again offering a residency at the Künstlerhaus Bethanien in Berlin, Germany in 2010/11. The residency is for a period of up to… Read more >
New appointments to the Arts Council

Creative New Zealand | 7 Oct . 2009 | Academic and historian Judith Binney and artist and curator Helen Kedgley have been appointed to the board of the Arts Council of New Zealand Toi Aotearoa, Minister for… Read more >
Recreational Bureaucracy

Visual arts | 28 Sep . 2009 | Recreational Bureaucracy calls attention to the invisible and shifting line that separates ‘public’ from ‘private’ by collecting data from… 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 >
Call for applications open - artist residency in China

Creative New Zealand | 10 Sep . 2009 | A residency opportunity of two months in Beijing for an arts professional is being offered by the Asia New Zealand Foundation with support from Creative New… Read more >
NZ glass art student wins prestigious award

Visual arts | 10 Sep . 2009 | Lisa Walsh has been announced the winner of the Ranamok Prize 2009. Lisa is in her second year of her Diploma in Glass Design and Production at Wanganui Glass School,… Read more >
China in four seasons: Guo Fengyi

Visual arts | 2 Sep . 2009 | China in four seasons: Guo Fengyi, opening at the Govett-Brewster Art Gallery, New Plymouth, New Zealand, features the extraordinary drawn works of one of China’s most… Read more >
Areta Wilkinson Waka Huia

Multi Artform | 19 Aug . 2009 | Areta Wilkinson being interviewed on Te Karere. Read more >
Prize takes Darcy Lange exhibition to Europe as video pioneer’s reputation grows

Multi Artform | 13 Aug . 2009 | Pioneering New Zealand video artist Darcy Lange gains a new European audience next week – thanks to a prize-winning bid by the Govett-Brewster Art Gallery. Curator Mercedes… Read more >
NZ Premiere of Handmade Nation

Multi Artform | 10 Aug . 2009 | The documentary that has taken the USA and Australian arts and craft scene by storm is finally coming to NZ with two screenings in Wellington. Handmade Nation will screen… Read more >
Call for applications to Creative New Zealand Visual Arts Residency, New York

Creative New Zealand | 5 Aug . 2009 | Creative New Zealand is offering a residency at the International Studio & Curatorial Program (ISCP) in New York, USA in 2010. The residency is for a period of four… Read more >
ethKnowcentrix - Museums Inside the Artist running 10 Sep - 10 Oct 2009

Multi Artform | 20 Jul . 2009 | Shigeyuki Kihara - George Nuku - Rosanna Raymond - Lisa Reihana The first exhibition of its kind in London, ethKnowcentrix - Museums Inside the Artist features mixed media… Read more >
Tribute to Dr Seddon Bennington

Creative New Zealand | 16 Jul . 2009 | It is with great sadness that Creative New Zealand acknowledges the passing of Te Papa Chief Executive, Dr Seddon Bennington. His contribution and enthusiasm for the New… Read more >
NEW ZEALAND ARTISTS CONNECT CREATIVELY IN A WORLDWIDE CELEBRATION OF INDIGENOUS ART

Creative New Zealand | 13 Jul . 2009 | For ten days in August, eight New Zealanders will be participating as part of the Canadian Planet IndigenUs Festival - the world’s largest and most prestigious multi art… Read more >
Call for applications for Asia:NZ/Platform China Artist’s Residency

Visual arts | 1 Jul . 2009 | A residency opportunity of two months in Beijing for a young (35 and under) arts professional is being offered by the Asia New Zealand Foundation. Beijing is a city in… Read more >
Don't Pacify Me: Artists Demarcate their Pacific Existence

Visual arts | 19 Jun . 2009 | The ‘Don’t Pacify Me’ exhibition opens on 25 June and runs until 10 July. Cutting-edge works with a strong sense of identity will be the focus of the upcoming exhibition… Read more >
Residency Opportunity at the National Art Studio, Korea

Visual arts | 19 Jun . 2009 | The National Art Studio, run by the National Museum of Contemporary Art, Korea, is now accepting applications for their Asia Pacific Artists Fellowship Residency Program… Read more >
Updated coverage on New Zealand's Venice Biennale representation

Creative New Zealand | 4 Jun . 2009 | The streets of Venice rang with the unlikely sounds of a kapa haka performance announcing New Zealand's presence at the world's oldest contemporary art event… 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 >
Call for entries to the Asian Festival of 1st Films 2009

Multi Artform | 28 May . 2009 | The Asian Festival of First Films is the world's premiere Film and Documentary Festival for first time filmmakers of Asia - Pacific origin. Read more >
Janet Lilo in Japan

Multi Artform | 26 May . 2009 | Auckland video artist Janet Lilo is the latest New Zealander chosen to be a resident artist in Sapporo, Japan, under the JENESYS residency programme. In her first video… Read more >
The New Honesty: a critique of the Retreat

Visual arts | 26 May . 2009 | Read more >
Arteries of Aotearoa: A call for young New Zealand artists

Visual arts | 13 May . 2009 | Intersect, a nationwide network of Young Leaders in Sustainability, is calling for young New Zealand artists (aged 18-25) to create artwork that explores ideas around water… Read more >
Opening events for New Zealand's participation in the Venice Biennale

Creative New Zealand | 12 May . 2009 | Read more >
Thrill me every day

Visual arts | 4 May . 2009 | Celia Dunlop collection of New Zealand 250 works by 121 artists at The New Dowse Read more >
Travel into an often eerie, sometimes comic, yet strangely familiar world

Visual arts | 4 May . 2009 | Flying Solo is an exhibition drawn from private collections within the Wellington region, featuring 18 large-scale John Walsh paintings alongside a number of his smaller works. Read more >
Photo Competition: Pacific Island Heritage in Focus

Visual arts | 1 May . 2009 | Amateur photographers are invited to submit up to three photos in the Pacific Island Heritage in Focus international photo contest. Entries will be formally displayed and… Read more >
VENICE BIENNALE WORKS TO COME HOME TO NEW ZEALAND

Creative New Zealand | 27 Apr . 2009 | NZ entries in the 2009 Venice Biennale are coming back to New Zealand next year to be exhibited at Te Papa. Read more >