Leadership and what it looks like
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Three creative space leaders 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
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
Empowering leadership through creativity
At Art for All, creativity is more than an outlet—it’s a pathway to growth, inclusion, and leadership. One inspiring example is Lea, a participant who, through the support of Volunteer New Zealand and funding from the Ministry of Culture and Heritage (MCH), has transitioned into a tutor volunteer role. One of the goals of the Ministry of... Keep Reading
Make your voice heard in strategy submission
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
“Transformative” wānanga for creative spaces
Tēnā koutou. Ko Diana Ruri tōku ingoa. Nō Kawerau ahau. Kei Ngāruawāhia e noho ana. My name is Diana, I grew up in Kawerau and I live in Ngāruawāhia now with my partner Spencer and our three young sons: Anthony, Charlie and Eru. 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
Painting a picture of hope
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
