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Art educators connect, share and learn at symposium
Connection and networking, professional learning, shared practice and renewed energy for art and museum education across Aotearoa were among the outcomes of the recent Art Educators Symposium 2026, co-hosted by the Educators at Te Whare o Rehua Sarjeant Gallery in Whanganui and Te Manawa Museum and Gallery in Palmerston North....
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What the Grant Thornton report means for creative spaces
The not for profit sector report presents a consistent picture, demand is growing, costs are rising and funding is not keeping pace.
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Honouring Robyn Hunt KSO, ONZM
Warm congratulations to Robyn Hunt, who received the Companion of the King’s Service Order at Government House this week.
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Leadership and what it looks like
Three creative space leaders share their thoughts about good leadership and what it means to them.
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The value of long-term support for the arts
Long-term support helps build a more accessible, inclusive and equitable arts sector. Discover why sustained funding matters for artists, audiences and communities across Aotearoa.
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How far have we come in 20 years?
Twenty years ago in New York, the text of the first human rights treaty of a new century, the UN Convention on the Rights of Disabled People, was finalised. Robyn Hunt was there.
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Arts as a foundation for human rights
The framing of arts as a human right helps us apply arts accessibility in a practical way, blogs Katie Querin of Arts Access Aotearoa.
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Te Reo Māori resource
Looking to incorporate more te reo Māori into your everyday mahi? Explore these free resources.
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Demonstrating impact: a practical resource for creative spaces
How do you show the value of your work beyond attendance numbers or completed projects? For many creative spaces, demonstrating impact can feel challenging. We know the difference creativity makes in people's lives but putting that into words – and evidence – for funders, partners and stakeholders isn't always straightforward.
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Building stronger relationships for lasting change
The Shifting the Stream forum conversation quickly moved beyond funding to something much bigger, blogs Fiona Sharp
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Sharing knowledge is how we work
Richard Benge highlights the value of face-to-face participation in forums for sharing knowledge and fostering collective growth.
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How creative friction can shift the stream
Emily Preston of Ember Innovations advocates for shifting systems to better support the mental health and wellbeing impact of the arts.
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White Room artists tell their stories
The White Room artists presenting at the Shifting the Stream forum show the power of artists telling their own stories, blogs Simon Grey.
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Unexpected beauty of poster poems
In the depth of winter I appreciate signs that cause me to reflect on how we can be our best. A poem next to me at my bus stop, written by Poet Laureate Robert Sullivan, was put there thanks to the legacy of the late Jim Wilson of Phantom Billstickers.
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Waenga, a play that welcomes and listens
Neil Wallace reflects on "Waenga", a powerful theatre marae production that creates space for listening, connection and meaningful dialogue.
