smART talk 02 | Crack Web Marketing: What web marketing challenges are you grappling with? What's working for you? Share your stories, questions and challenges with specialist guest Vicki Allpress-Hill and other forum members.
Some of the active discussions so far include persuading your organisation to embrace social media, selling tickets via social media and recommendations for email service providers.
The online forum is open until December 3, so join in now, and if you want to catch-up on some of the questions and discussion, read and sign-up for the email digests.
The MsBehaviour Files: In her final file for The Big Idea, Helen Baxter highlights her top twenty Web tools and how digital culture has grown since The MsBehaviour Files started at the beginning of the ‘Web 2.0’ wave.
“There has been a seismic shift in creative tools and ways of doing business.”
A special thanks to MsBehaviour for riding the wave with The Big Idea community!
Sets and The City: James Hadley talks about Shaky Isles Theatre, a New Zealand theatre company based in London, and its main production this year Skin Tight.
Hadley says the distinctive New Zealand tone and physical directness of the work surely prompted a few homesick pangs from Kiwis in the audience.
ScreenTalk: New Zealand inherited 15-year-old Jaquie Brown from England. Following a stint at Auckland’s 95bFM in her late teens, she soon became ensconced in the intriguing world of television. In this video interview, Brown talks to NZ On Screen about her journey including The Jaquie Brown Diaries.
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Latest News
Retrospective sensual art and holographic photo works feature in the pre-Christmas New Zealand Limited Ink Art exhibition at Sol Square in Christchurch next week.
Red Leap Theatre are preparing for their production of Shaun Tan’s The Arrival, to depart Kiwi shores. To celebrate, the company invite the public inside their rehearsal rooms.
From a writer’s residence powered only by sun and water to the massive new regional hospital project, excellence in design was celebrated at the Wellington Architecture Awards.
The ‘Crossing Wires’ installation provides a window into the seldom seen world of the science laboratory blended with performance exhibition art.
A concerned child of film and television, Dunedin artist and filmmaker Max Bellamy is determined to do his bit for a healthier screen culture.
Wellingtonians love mysteries and they love dressing up, so actress Kerina Deas is not surprised that The Affair of the Diamond Necklace is coming back.
The latest issue of JAAM literary magazine, JAAM 27: Wanderings, has been released.
Columns
In her final file for The Big Idea, Helen Baxter highlights her top twenty Web tools and how digital culture has grown since The MsBehaviour Files started at the beginning of the ‘Web 2.0’ wave. “There has been a seismic shift in creative tools and ways of doing business.”
Column:The MsBehaviour Files
Blogs
James Hadley talks about Shaky Isles Theatre, a New Zealand theatre company based in London, and its main production this year ‘Skin Tight’.
Blog:Sets and The City
TBI TV
New Zealand inherited 15-year-old Jaquie Brown from England. Following a stint at Auckland’s 95bFM in her late teens, she soon became ensconced in the intriguing world of New Zealand television. Brown talks to James Coleman about her journey, including The Jaquie Brown Diaries.
Latest from GROW
The end-of-year shows from Wintec's School of Media Arts are a great opportunity to spot exciting new talent and celebrate the hard work of the students.
From:Tips and News‘Fiennale’ is the graduation exhibition of WelTec’s Bachelor of Visual Arts students. The pieces by these emerging artists reveal a pastiche of styles as diverse as the makers of the works.
From:Tips and NewsIn Part 6 of The Creative Adventures of James Brown, he talks us through some of the challenges he faced when working on the large scale painting that he enters into the 2009 Wallace Art Awards.
From:Tips and NewsAuckland Theatre Company’s third annual Summer School is now open for applications.
From:Tips and NewsLifeway College says many of their graduating 3D animation students are already getting job offers.
From:Tips and News
WORK | JOBS & OPPORTUNITIES
Enterprise News
In this instalment of How Freelancers Can Succeed, production sound mixer Ande Schurr discusses three ways to successfully promote yourself.
Jobs & Opportunities - paid
- paid acting opportunities in low budget horror filmCategory:Looking for Cast and CrewLocation:Auckland Region | AucklandSubmitted:Thursday, 19 Nov 2009Applications Close:Tuesday, 15 December 2009Organisation:ILA Film Productions Ltd
- Freelance Self-Shooting DirectorCategory:Employment OpportunityLocation:Auckland Region | AucklandSubmitted:Thursday, 19 Nov 2009Applications Close:Monday, 14 December 2009Organisation:Starfish Pictures
- Person needed for help with the smooth running of a concert and workshop with singer songwriter in JanuaryCategory:Employment OpportunityLocation:Northland | WhangareiSubmitted:Wednesday, 18 Nov 2009Applications Close:Friday, 27 November 2009Organisation:Lamppost
- Actress for production at BATS. 10 show season from mid to late january.Category:AuditionLocation:Wellington | Wellington RegionSubmitted:Wednesday, 18 Nov 2009Applications Close:Monday, 23 November 2009Organisation:bluebag
- Seeking music submissions for leading music production house. Artists paid when music is used.Category:Call for Proposals/EntriesLocation:New ZealandSubmitted:Wednesday, 18 Nov 2009Applications Close:Thursday, 31 December 2009Organisation:Woodcut Productions
- Film & TV TUTORS for NCBT - Full / Part-time (Regular) for: Production, Audio, Post-production / EditCategory:Employment OpportunityLocation:Auckland Region | AucklandSubmitted:Wednesday, 18 Nov 2009Applications Close:Monday, 30 November 2009Organisation:NCBT
- Two Important and Confident Actors RequiredCategory:Employment OpportunityLocation:Wellington | Wellington RegionSubmitted:Tuesday, 17 Nov 2009Applications Close:Friday, 20 November 2009Organisation:Eclipse Pictures
- Production Manager for a national tour of a multimedia performanceCategory:Employment OpportunityLocation:Auckland Region | Auckland | Wellington | Nelson | Christchurch | Dunedin | Wellington Region | Nelson & Bays Region | Canterbury | OtagoSubmitted:Tuesday, 17 Nov 2009Applications Close:Thursday, 31 December 2009Organisation:the clinic performance company
- MediaWorks Southland is looking for a multi talented Production Wiz to join their vibrant team.Category:Employment OpportunityLocation:Invercargil | SouthlandSubmitted:Tuesday, 17 Nov 2009Applications Close:Wednesday, 25 November 2009Organisation:Mediaworks | Radio Southland
- See NZ and perform with one of New Zealand's longestr running TIE companys.Category:AuditionLocation:New ZealandSubmitted:Tuesday, 17 Nov 2009Applications Close:Tuesday, 15 December 2009Organisation:He Waka Eke Noa Charitable Trust - Ugly Shakespeare Company
- Te Tari Awhina, The Learning Development Centre offers you a chance to make a difference to matauranga Maori and the success of Maori studentsCategory:Employment OpportunityLocation:Auckland Region | AucklandSubmitted:Tuesday, 17 Nov 2009Applications Close:Friday, 4 December 2009Organisation:AUT University
- Stage / Film / TV Lighting Technician - Hire DepartmentCategory:Employment OpportunityLocation:Auckland Region | AucklandSubmitted:Tuesday, 17 Nov 2009Applications Close:Monday, 7 December 2009Organisation:Kenderdine Electrical Ltd / Professional Lighting Services Ltd
- As Auckland City Council's Public Art Manager, you will provide expertise leadership, curatorial vision and strategic direction for public art in Auckland City.Category:Employment OpportunityLocation:Auckland RegionSubmitted:Tuesday, 17 Nov 2009Applications Close:Thursday, 26 November 2009Organisation:Auckland City Council
- We are looking for a Senior Lecturer or Associate Professor to provide an effective academic and leadership contribution to the Department in Directing for ScreenCategory:Employment OpportunityLocation:Auckland RegionSubmitted:Tuesday, 17 Nov 2009Applications Close:Tuesday, 1 December 2009Organisation:Unitec | Department of Performing and Screen Arts
- Male Actors wanted for Goldilocks and the Three Queers,Category:Looking for Cast and CrewLocation:Wellington RegionSubmitted:Monday, 16 Nov 2009Applications Close:Sunday, 10 January 2010Organisation:Short Term Visitor Parking Theatre Company
- The Documentary New Zealand Trust is conducting a competition for the creation of an original TVC for DOCNZ 2010.Category:CompetitionLocation:New ZealandSubmitted:Friday, 13 Nov 2009Applications Close:Friday, 18 December 2009Organisation:The Documentary NZ Trust
- DOCNZ Pitching Forum is an excellent opportunity to seek funding for your next documentary film from local and international commissioners/funders.Category:Call for Proposals/EntriesLocation:New Zealand | Africa | Asia | Central America | Europe | North America | Pacific Region | South AmericaSubmitted:Friday, 13 Nov 2009Applications Close:Friday, 4 December 2009Organisation:The Documentary NZ Trust
- freelance 3D artist for short contract workCategory:Freelance OpportunityLocation:Wellington | Wellington RegionSubmitted:Friday, 13 Nov 2009Applications Close:Friday, 1 January 2010Organisation:HoverLion
- We're looking for a Customer Relationship Manager who shares our passion and commitment to NZ's heritage and has a strong affinity with our digitisation clientsCategory:Employment OpportunityLocation:New ZealandSubmitted:Thursday, 12 Nov 2009Applications Close:Tuesday, 17 November 2009Organisation:NZMS
Jobs & Opportunities - unpaid
- The Composer in Residence will compose works for full symphony orchestra to be performed and recorded in the AYO 2010 season.Category:Call for Proposals/EntriesLocation:Auckland RegionSubmitted:Thursday, 19 Nov 2009Applications Close:Monday, 14 December 2009Organisation:Auckland Youth Orchestra
- Production Assistant wanted for volunteer video work.Category:Volunteer or UnpaidLocation:New ZealandSubmitted:Wednesday, 18 Nov 2009Applications Close:Thursday, 10 December 2009Organisation:Sustainable Coastlines & Auckwood Productions
- Editors needed for environmental pieces for Tongan school kids, promotional trailers and short docos. All experience levels wanted. Must have own editing equipment.Category:Volunteer or UnpaidLocation:New ZealandSubmitted:Wednesday, 18 Nov 2009Applications Close:Saturday, 5 December 2009Organisation:Sustainable Coastlines & Auckwood Productions
- Make Up Assistants and Hair Assistants Required for TV Pilot ShootCategory:Volunteer or UnpaidLocation:Wellington | Wellington RegionSubmitted:Tuesday, 17 Nov 2009Applications Close:Friday, 20 November 2009Organisation:Eclipse Pictures
- installation art, drawing, paintingCategory:Call for Proposals/EntriesLocation:Auckland RegionSubmitted:Tuesday, 17 Nov 2009Applications Close:Wednesday, 13 January 2010Organisation:Papakura Art Gallery
- Exceptional ACTOR/SINGERS sought for scorchingly hot modern rock operaCategory:Looking for Cast and CrewLocation:Auckland Region | AucklandSubmitted:Monday, 16 Nov 2009Applications Close:Monday, 7 December 2009Organisation:Auckland Music Theatre
- Seeking Maori / Polynesian male aged 20 - 60 for 'Ladies Night', performing at the Rose Theatre, Belmont in March 2010.Category:Volunteer or UnpaidLocation:Auckland Region | North ShoreSubmitted:Monday, 16 Nov 2009Applications Close:Sunday, 31 January 2010Organisation:Cutting Edge Drama
- Toi Ora Live Art Trust is looking for people who are passionate about the arts to join the Board of Trusties.Category:Volunteer or UnpaidLocation:Auckland RegionSubmitted:Monday, 16 Nov 2009Applications Close:Sunday, 1 February 2009Organisation:Toi Ora Live Art Trust
- Searching for a make-up artist for a one day unpaid day. Has to be available all day on the 22nd. Will reimburse all expenses.Category:Freelance OpportunityLocation:Wellington | Wellington RegionSubmitted:Monday, 16 Nov 2009Applications Close:Friday, 20 November 2009Organisation:Band - Family Cactus, Director - Alan Morrison
- Talented Sculptures are invited to participate in an outdoor event to be held in Whangarei 2010Category:Call for Proposals/EntriesLocation:Northland | WhangareiSubmitted:Monday, 16 Nov 2009Applications Close:Wednesday, 16 December 2009Organisation:Arts Promotion Trust- Sculpture Symposium 2010
- Opportunity for someone interested in short film production of the Letting Go series being produced for Gorilla-TV. We are keen to team up with short filmmakers in the area who want to help out.Category:Volunteer or UnpaidLocation:Nelson | Nelson & Bays RegionSubmitted:Saturday, 14 Nov 2009Applications Close:Tuesday, 24 November 2009Organisation:Doug Brooks
- DOCNZ Lab - opportunities of cross-platform content creation and delivery to audiences.Category:Call for Proposals/EntriesLocation:New Zealand | Canada | USA | Australia | Asia | Europe | North America | Pacific RegionSubmitted:Friday, 13 Nov 2009Applications Close:Thursday, 24 December 2009Organisation:The Documentary NZ Trust
- Applications from artist/producers to pitch work at the 2010 PANNZ Arts Market CLOSE ON NOVEMBER 20. Apply now on www.pannz.org.nzCategory:Call for Proposals/EntriesLocation:New ZealandSubmitted:Thursday, 12 Nov 2009Applications Close:Friday, 20 November 2009Organisation:Performing Arts Network of New Zealand (PANNZ)
Events
- Type:MultidisciplinaryDate:21 Jan 2010 - 31 Jan 2010Location:Wanganui | Wanganui Region
- Type:MusicDate:26 Nov 2009Location:Auckland Region | Auckland
- Type:ExhibitionDate:6 Nov 2009 - 27 Nov 2009Location:Wellington | Wellington Region
- Type:MultidisciplinaryDate:3 Dec 2009Location:Lower Hutt | Wellington Region
- Type:FestivalDate:4 Feb 2010 - 7 Feb 2010Location:New Zealand | Wellington Region
- Type:Live eventDate:27 Nov 2009 - 28 Nov 2009Location:Wellington | Wellington Region
- Type:Live eventDate:28 Nov 2009Location:Auckland Region | Auckland
- Type:ArtDate:21 Nov 2009 - 25 Nov 2009Location:Auckland Region | Auckland
- Type:Live eventDate:17 Dec 2009 - 24 Dec 2009Location:Wellington | Wellington Region
- Type:Public ProgramDate:21 Dec 2009 - 23 Dec 2009Location:Wellington | Wellington Region
- Type:Public ProgramDate:23 Jan 2010Location:Wellington | Wellington Region
- Type:ScreeningDate:19 Nov 2009Location:Christchurch | Canterbury
- Type:ExhibitionDate:20 Nov 2009 - 13 Dec 2009Location:Northland | New Zealand
- Type:ArtDate:17 Nov 2009 - 17 Jan 2010Location:Northland
- Type:ShowDate:26 Nov 2009Location:Auckland Region | Auckland
- Type:Workshop/SeminarDate:28 Nov 2009Location:Auckland Region | Auckland
- Type:MusicDate:24 Jun 2010Location:Auckland Region | Auckland | Waitakere | Manukau | North Shore
- Type:MusicDate:17 Jun 2010Location:Auckland Region | Auckland | Waitakere | Manukau | North Shore
- Type:MusicDate:13 May 2010Location:Auckland Region | Auckland | Waitakere | Manukau | North Shore
- Type:MusicDate:22 Apr 2010Location:Auckland Region | Auckland | Waitakere | Manukau | North Shore
- Type:MusicDate:25 Mar 2010Location:Auckland Region | Auckland | Waitakere | Manukau | North Shore
- Type:MusicDate:11 Mar 2010Location:Auckland Region | Auckland | Waitakere | Manukau | North Shore
- Type:MusicDate:4 Mar 2010Location:Auckland Region | Auckland | Waitakere | Manukau | North Shore
- Type:MusicDate:25 Feb 2010Location:Auckland Region | Auckland | Waitakere | Manukau | North Shore
SHOW | THE GALLERY
Pictures & Paintings
- This an illustration I drew and I must say it was so enjoyable in a peaceful way looking down on it all from up there... enjoy - Ben
- Classical Greek and Roman in inspiration with its Doric fluted columns, but baroque in its wealth of curving and embossed details
Object Art
Videos
- Movement-based video by robbinschilds & A.L. Steiner that uses original choreographed language as a vehicle to explore natural & human-made landscapes
- Siliga David Setoga | Otara T shirt and graphic designer as seen on Tagata Pasifika
- The Ill-Assorted Couple, creating a cast from an original
- a couple of films to set the scene for this years 'Handle the Jandal' music video showcase
Writing
- Columnist as Luna Radio´s Presenter
Illustrations & Cartoons
- A3 Artprint "Lilith" (297mm x 420mm, 11.7" x 16.5") Printed on an HP Indigo 5000 Press on 200gsm satin matt stock.
- A3 Artprint "Angel & Devil" (297mm x 420mm, 11.7" x 16.5") Printed on an HP Indigo 5000 Press on 200gsm satin matt stock.


































