Arts Blog

Three creative space leaders share their thoughts about good leadership and what it means to them. Keep Reading

The Shifting the Stream forum conversation quickly moved beyond funding to something much bigger, blogs Fiona Sharp Keep Reading

Emily Preston of Ember Innovations advocates for shifting systems to better support the mental health and wellbeing impact of the arts. Keep Reading

Creative spaces are very good at recognising impact. You see it when people walk through the door for the first time and gradually find their feet. You feel it in the shift in energy in the room, the new connections forming, the confidence that grows through making, sharing and belonging. You hear it in the stories people tell about what... Keep Reading

There’s significant evidence here in Aotearoa and internationally showing the difference that participating in arts and culture makes to health and wellbeing. This applies across individual, community and societal levels and includes prevention, health promotion, treatment and management. Keep Reading

Creativity heals and empowers. It brings joy, connection and a sense of achievement. Over the four years I’ve been working at Magenta Creative Space in Nelson, I’ve watched people arrive broken and become whole. Keep Reading

I remember clearly the first day I arrived at Magenta Creative Space: the warm and welcoming smiles, the non-judgemental casual vibe of the place, and the endless possibilities to create, with all kinds of art supplies provided. Keep Reading

At our Hamilton-based creative space, Arts for Health, we've discovered a simple truth. The most valuable currency isn't funding or equipment: it's authentic human connection. Keep Reading

You wouldn't believe some of the things I've seen and heard in my job as the director of Kākano, essentially an art school in West Auckland for rangatahi who don't fit anywhere else. Things that would break your heart. Keep Reading

Recognising the economic and social contribution of the arts, the government has drafted Amplify, a creative and cultural investment strategy for Aotearoa New Zealand. It wants our feedback by Sunday 15 December. Keep Reading

In a world where the pressures of modern life often overshadow our need for creative expression and self-discovery, organisations like Toi Ora Live Art Trust provide beacons of hope. Keep Reading