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Research on arts access here and overseas

Initial findings from research undertaken in the European Union, as well as Switzerland and the UK, open a window on accessibility and the arts in 40 countries. Like New Zealand, the EU and all its member states have ratified the UN’s Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. This Convention recognises disabled people’s right...

It’s been a busy time

It's been a busy time If the Te Ora Auaha website and communications have gone quiet over the past few months, that is probably in part because alliance members and others involved in arts, health and wellbeing have been so busy working on the ground. As highlighted in our last newsletter, individual artists and organisations have been...

Artbeat and Lockdown - Visit Artbeat's Listing of 48 Galleries on Google Maps

The lockdown from March 2020 meant that for Artbeat, not only was the publication of its June issue solely on its website but also a recognition that its online map page needed to be more accessible, interactive as a comprehensive experience about locating all galleries in Ōtautahi Christchurch and Waitaha Canterbury with a...

What being an arts and inclusion advocate means for me

The choice to be an advocate and an agitator in an intentional way came about as I started to put audio description into action – after training in 2014. I’m still working on understanding what that means for and about me.

9 Social Media Hacks with Anton Pulefale

Figuring out how to use Social Media as a creative or company owner can be quite tricky, like knowing when to post, trends, and other complicated technological stuff. But don’t worry, I’m here to give you a few quick hacks to help present yourself or your business on Social Media… and possibly get more followers. In this blog, I’m...

The Pantograph Punch Artist in Residence Podcast - Jahra Wasasala

Self-isolation has been hard. Art can help everyone. Artist in Residence is an immersive podcast series made in collaboration with ten New Zealand artists across theatre, music, poetry and dance. Each artist has made you a 15-minute personalised performance to help with one thing you might be feeling in isolation and as we transition...

The Pantograph Punch Artist in Residence Podcast - Sarah Foster-Sproull

Self-isolation is hard. Art can help everyone. Artist in Residence is an immersive podcast series made in collaboration with ten New Zealand artists across theatre, music, poetry and dance. Each artist has made you a 15-minute personalised performance to help with one thing you might be feeling in isolation. Sarah Foster-Sproull is...

Participating in the arts “together apart”

The conversation with four leaders from the Creative Spaces Network explored issues they are experiencing during CoOVID-19. Most are now familiar delivering distance-learning programmes and experiences via platforms such as Zoom and Team Meetings, Facebook and YouTube.

Creative Spaces Week raises visibility

A key aim of the inaugural Creative Spaces Week 2020, running from 17 February through to 23 February, was to raise the visibility of the sector as a network of creative spaces across the country. The hashtag #CreativeSpacesWeek was well-used on social media to highlight the week.

When creative sparks fly in our communities

It’s been a busy month of meetings and events – from the launch of the Royal New Zealand Ballet’s Hansel and Gretel season and its audio described performances to the annual fundraising Pablos Art Auction, an Opportunity Arts exhibition in Parliament, an Arts Access Aotearoa board meeting and a meeting with Minister Carmel Sepuloni.

The Many Benefits Of Dance For Kids

Kids naturally love movement. They’re young, full of energy, and ready to see what this new body of theirs is capable of doing. One of the things they love to do most is dance, whether it’s through formal training or just busting out moves around the house. All kids know is that dancing is fun -- they don’t realize they are getting...