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A massive programme of Pacific art events including heritage arts, poetry, music, theatre and visual arts is planned for the 2011 Pacific Arts Summit, a series of events based around Fresh Gallery Otara’s anniversary. Read More »

I have set up a webpage on Facebook for people to find NZ Alt-Country bands/Solo Artist's on. If you are mad crazy into this style of music, please send a friend request, and also let me know of bands you think I should list on the page.

Craft Aotearoa's blog champions craft practice across New Zealand. We bring you craft sector news and information, we profile craft makers websites and new work, we leverage the work of craft networks and organisations, we highlight upcoming craft events, we spark craft dialogue and debate, and we broker partnerships.

Thank you to everyone who came to the exhibition opening on the 2nd of November, it was Fantastic!
If you were not able to make it “Courtship” is still showing until the 20th of November 2011 at Northart Gallery, open daily 10am-4pm with Free Admission. Read More »

The REAL New Zealand Festival brings your Rugby World Cup 2011 experience alive with a nationwide celebration of New Zealand arts, food and wine, heritage, culture, entertainment, business and lifestyle.

With events all over the country, there’ll be plenty of reasons to take the long way round as you travel from match to match. Read More »

NZ Fine Prints' catalogue of prints is the key channel for buyers to source art prints in New Zealand. Research and education about prints and New Zealand art has always been a vital part of the organisation's focus, some of the key NZ reference works have been published by New Zealand Fine Prints including "Early Prints of New Zealand" by D.G. & E.M. Read More »

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Be inspired by Kitty as a Picture's gorgeous finds in the wonderful world of children's design. Kitty as a Picture showcases both New Zealand and international illustrators, children's fashion designers, and surface pattern designers. Read More »

A collection of film reviews by freelance film critic Hugh Lilly.

Go behind the scenes and find out the latest news and updates from the staff of the Auckland Art Gallery.

A blog for reviews and commentary on art, culture, & society. Wellington based, but New Zealand-wide. 

Projectspace is a blog with contributions from the different arts, performance and cultural groups located on the historic site of Corban Estate in Henderson, Waitakere, New Zealand

Kate Rogan, a New Zealand based architect, discusses everyday design from architecture to objects, including printed and exhibited work, and interiors.

An annual collaborative exhibition

Where Writers and Artists are paired in a 2 month blind

date to create a unique and innovative work of art.

The Fourth Pillar of Sustainability: culture’s essential role in public planning

By Jon Hawkes for the Victorian Cultural Development Network Read More »

A blog FOR and ABOUT New Zealand Printmakers!

shakily navigating life

I'm a painter writer and illustrator working in Wellington, New Zealand. People have asked if they can see some of my work on line, so here we are. There are pages that list my exhibitions, the books I've had published, some reviews, and occasional life drawings. On the home page I'll put up images of my recent work. Let me know what you think.

My blog with photos, videos, music and stories, with a dash of inspiration.

My name is Marion Courtillé, I am a french designer/maker living and working
in Napier, N.Z.

I am seeking stockists for my work which consists of contemporary objects,
jewellery and furniture. Read More »

Get into the spirit of The Mixing Room: stories from young refugees in New Zealand. Try your hand at new languages, with refugees who have come across half the world to find a new home in New Zealand.Join this workshop to learn how to greet your friends in Assyrian and Acholi languages with Sarjon from the Assyrian community, and Abdalla from Sudan

Save the World Project

First Thursdays is a community-conscious collaboration of artisans and art lovers whose ultimate goal is to showcase new and exciting talent in the fields of visual arts, music and performance.

About Lively

‘Lively’ is for everyone involved in New Zealand’s cultural sector, whether the reason is work or play. Topics will include new initiatives in the sector, marketing, technology, cultural research and updates on the NZLive.com project.

Guest bloggers are welcome. Email us if you’d like to contribute. Read More »