Leadership and what it looks like
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Three creative space leaders share their thoughts about good leadership and what it means to them. Keep Reading
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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 Keep Reading
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. Keep Reading
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. Keep Reading
Jolt Dance's diary on residency in Seoul
Lachlan Oakes and Joel Forman are dance teachers with Ōtautahi-based inclusive dance company Jolt Dance. In November last year they travelled to South Korea for a residency with Korean inclusive dance company Light Sound Friends. Keep Reading
A creative solution to mental health
Creativity is part of being human. As children, we create freely. The cardboard box becomes a house, a boat, a secret hiding space. We create for the joy of it, and we give things a go with no expectations. Somewhere along the way, that changes, self-criticism sets in, and creativity becomes something reserved for artists. Toi Ora provides... Keep Reading
Long-term investment in creative spaces vital
In 2021, responding to the impact of COVID-19 on the arts sector, the Government through Manatū Taonga delivered $18 million Creative Spaces Initiative funding over three years. Its key aims were to secure employment, boost staff numbers and extend their reach into communities. Keep Reading
