Happy New Year! It’s been great to see how you have continued to add news, events, jobs and opportunities to The Big Idea while the team have had a break.
The first Navigator Bulletin for 2010 is a summary of community contributions so far this year and some of our regular features, including Inside: Work - a spotlight on interesting jobs in the creative sector.
We look forward to hearing from you again this year and helping you find the tools, networks, opportunities and inspiration to grow your 'big ideas' into viable careers, projects and businesses.
Cathy Aronson
Editor
The Big Idea - Te Aria Nui
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Latest News
An interactive visual art programme designed to challenge and stimulate its audience will take centre stage at the eighth Splore festival, from February 19 - 21.
An innovative opportunity launched via facebook by American based Jewellery Company, Bajidoo, has seen Auckland Artist Sophia Elise gain international exposure for her artwork in a unique way.
The finalists for the inaugural New Zealander of the Year Awards have been announced. StarJam, a performance group for young people with disabilities, is a finalist for Community of the Year and arts patron Diana Lady Isaac is a finalist for Senior New Zealander of the Year.
Entries are now open for the S3 Pacific Music Awards to acknowledge the success of Pacific artists in New Zealand and promote excellence in Pacific music.
The 2010 World Buskers Festival has a jam-packed schedule of more than 500 performances at 10 indoor and outdoor venues around Christchurch.
Love Animal is a psychological Noir drama packed with love, sex, violence, addiction, and death. It questions how seemingly normal people can become twisted by love. At Bats Theatre in Wellington from January 19 to 30.
The New Zealand Film Commission's new Head of Sales and Marketing is James Thompson.
Artists Reweti Arapere, Terry Koloamatangi Klavenes, Nick McFarlane and Siliga David Setoga explore identity, culture and urban society in City Gallery Wellington’s new exhibition 'Urban Kainga'.
KINA gallery is thrilled to offer Taranaki art lovers the unique opportunity to purchase some special pieces by one of New Zealand’s leading artists – Tom Mutch.
A Chinese artist will visit New Zealand in February and March 2010 to paint the portraits of the descendants of early Chinese settlers to New Zealand.
But the project isn't just about Chinese New Zealanders - it's about us all.
A series of music salons featuring Canadian singer-songwriter Jane Siberry in Wellington, from 2 - 5 Feb '10.
Blogs
James Hadley says one of the delights of being a regular theatre-goer in London is the unexpected spaces that the pursuit leads you to, including a men's prison and a sack-cloth labyrinth within a warehouse.
Blog:Sets and The City
TBI TV
In this ScreenTalk interview Craig Parker talks about his acting career and his latest work, including the soon to be released TV series Spartacus.
Latest from GROW
What do a flight attendant, a gardener and a policy analyst have in common? They all ditched their day jobs to become photography students at Massey University. Now Lynda Garrod, Shaun Matthews and Kirsty Woods are the first artists to exhibit at Toi Poneke Gallery this year with Locale.
From:Tips and NewsIn Part 10 of The Creative Adventures of James Brown, James reflects on the 2009 Wallace Art Awards experience. He heads back to the studio, goes back to the drawing board and paints.
From:Tips and News
WORK | JOBS & OPPORTUNITIES
Enterprise News
Jobs & Opportunities - paid
- Improves the script of a flash websiteCategory:Freelance OpportunityLocation:New ZealandSubmitted:Thursday, 14 Jan 2010Applications Close:Thursday, 25 February 2010Organisation:Starlessdude
- Guitar Tutor Wanted to Join Great TeamCategory:Employment OpportunityLocation:Auckland Region | North ShoreSubmitted:Thursday, 14 Jan 2010Applications Close:Sunday, 24 January 2010Organisation:Yael's Guitar Lessons
- Have you been a buyer/planner for the last 1-2 years and are you looking for a new challenge?Category:Employment OpportunityLocation:Auckland Region | AucklandSubmitted:Thursday, 14 Jan 2010Applications Close:Thursday, 21 January 2010Organisation:TVNZ
- Spark Productions is looking for an energetic camera operator who can make events look good and edit footage under tight deadlines.Category:Freelance OpportunityLocation:Wellington RegionSubmitted:Wednesday, 13 Jan 2010Applications Close:Monday, 25 January 2010Organisation:Spark Productions Limited
- Three Salsa Dancer couples needed for lively on stage salsa performance during the musical show.Category:AuditionLocation:Auckland Region | AucklandSubmitted:Wednesday, 13 Jan 2010Applications Close:Sunday, 31 January 2010Organisation:Amour Fantastique Team
- Playing saxophone solo in brand new production Amour Fantastique The Musical, Auckland, by French composer, set in PARIS, 18-21FebCategory:AuditionLocation:Auckland Region | AucklandSubmitted:Tuesday, 12 Jan 2010Applications Close:Sunday, 31 January 2010Organisation:Amour Fantastique Team
- Great administrator required for a varied position working with a small team that is passionate about New Zealand music.Category:Employment OpportunityLocation:Wellington | Wellington RegionSubmitted:Tuesday, 12 Jan 2010Applications Close:Wednesday, 20 January 2010Organisation:SOUNZ, the Centre for NZ Music
- Classical Guitar Solo for new musical - Amour Fantastique 18-21 Feb Auckland by French composer, set in PARIS.Category:AuditionLocation:Auckland Region | AucklandSubmitted:Tuesday, 12 Jan 2010Applications Close:Sunday, 31 January 2010Organisation:Amour Fantastique Team
- freelance producer to collaborate with production company on various commercial and artistic film and video projectsCategory:Freelance OpportunityLocation:Wellington | Wellington RegionSubmitted:Tuesday, 12 Jan 2010Applications Close:Monday, 15 February 2010Organisation:cubicstudio
- Are you great at organising, love events management? The Live Day Coooridnator makes the Howick Hisotrical Village come to life on the third Sunday of every month.Category:Employment OpportunityLocation:Auckland Region | ManukauSubmitted:Tuesday, 12 Jan 2010Applications Close:Tuesday, 19 January 2010Organisation:Howick Historical Village
- Two roles are open: A 40-50 year old boxer and a 60-70 year old coach.Category:AuditionLocation:Auckland RegionSubmitted:Monday, 11 Jan 2010Applications Close:Sunday, 24 January 2010Organisation:Jaded Productions
- Applications open for 2010 Rewrite WorkshopCategory:Call for Proposals/EntriesLocation:Auckland RegionSubmitted:Monday, 11 Jan 2010Applications Close:Friday, 12 February 2010Organisation:NZ Film Commission
- A person to lead the planning for a new Wellington Dance Festival including delivery of a strategic plan and initial planning of the first festival.Category:Employment OpportunityLocation:New Zealand | Wellington RegionSubmitted:Monday, 11 Jan 2010Applications Close:Thursday, 11 February 2010Organisation:Wellington Dance Festival Advisory Panel
- The Body Festival is now seeking submissions – both as umbrella works and as presentations for its 2010 Festival.Category:Call for Proposals/EntriesLocation:Christchurch | CanterburySubmitted:Monday, 11 Jan 2010Applications Close:Sunday, 31 January 2010Organisation:The Body Festival
- Promotion and development of our business: marketing, sales, admin and organisation.Category:Employment OpportunityLocation:Auckland RegionSubmitted:Sunday, 10 Jan 2010Applications Close:Monday, 25 January 2010Organisation:Bramly Art & Creative School
- Designer(s) Required: To complete the formatting of three teacher resource booksCategory:Employment OpportunityLocation:Wellington | Wellington RegionSubmitted:Sunday, 10 Jan 2010Applications Close:Friday, 29 January 2010Organisation:The Academy of Dramatic Arts
- Freelance Camera Operator for documentary travel series in AsiaCategory:Freelance OpportunityLocation:AsiaSubmitted:Sunday, 10 Jan 2010Applications Close:Sunday, 31 January 2010Organisation:The Inn
- Head of School, Art and DesignCategory:Employment OpportunityLocation:New Zealand | Auckland Region | Hawke's Bay | Auckland | Wellington | Napier | Manawatu Region | Palmerston North | Wellington RegionSubmitted:Sunday, 10 Jan 2010Applications Close:Wednesday, 20 January 2010Organisation:EIT Hawke's Bay
- If you have a background presenting public programmes and/or product development in a museum or related leisure/learning environment, this job is for you.Category:Employment OpportunityLocation:Wellington | Wellington RegionSubmitted:Sunday, 10 Jan 2010Applications Close:Sunday, 17 January 2010Organisation:Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
- Your role is to deliver high quality education programmes to education audiences and in particular for A Day in Pompeii, and Matariki.Category:Employment OpportunityLocation:Wellington | Wellington RegionSubmitted:Sunday, 10 Jan 2010Applications Close:Wednesday, 20 January 2010Organisation:Te Papa
- We need a dynamic performer who can sing, move and tell stories and has a genuine love of performing for and with childrenCategory:Employment OpportunityLocation:Auckland Region | AucklandSubmitted:Saturday, 09 Jan 2010Applications Close:Sunday, 10 January 2010Organisation:Starfish Magic
- An exciting opportunity to work in a leading museum within the Visitor Services Team & interact with children; this role will work in a team environment and deliver themed children's birthday parties.Category:Employment OpportunityLocation:Wellington RegionSubmitted:Saturday, 09 Jan 2010Applications Close:Saturday, 16 January 2010Organisation:Museum of Wellington City & Sea - Wellington Museums Trust
- City Arts - An exciting and challenging opportunity has arisen to support the continuing development of the arts in WellingtonCategory:Employment OpportunityLocation:Wellington | Wellington RegionSubmitted:Saturday, 09 Jan 2010Applications Close:Friday, 22 January 2010Organisation:Wellington City Council
- Full-time Junior-Intermediate Web Designer role for an established web design / development company in Auckland City Centre. Great opportunity for a recent graduate with some experience.Category:Employment OpportunityLocation:Auckland Region | AucklandSubmitted:Saturday, 09 Jan 2010Applications Close:Wednesday, 31 March 2010Organisation:Gravitate Limited
- You will be the primary contact and manage support for our members, working up to 30 hours a week alongside the Executive Director and occasional project staff in our small Wellington office.Category:Employment OpportunityLocation:Wellington | Wellington RegionSubmitted:Saturday, 09 Jan 2010Applications Close:Friday, 15 January 2010Organisation:Museums Aotearoa
Jobs & Opportunities - unpaid
- Seeking 3 actors for a play to be staged in June 2010 at The PumpHouse Theatre, Takapuna, Auckland.Category:AuditionLocation:Auckland Region | North ShoreSubmitted:Thursday, 14 Jan 2010Applications Close:Friday, 12 February 2010Organisation:The PumpHouse Theatre
- Competition Entries SoughtCategory:CompetitionLocation:Auckland RegionSubmitted:Wednesday, 13 Jan 2010Applications Close:Sunday, 31 January 2010Organisation:Glen Eden Village
- Looking for an entusiastic team of people to collaborate together to make an awesome music video, show reel, full of colour and flavour to present to the american market.Category:Looking for Cast and CrewLocation:Auckland RegionSubmitted:Wednesday, 13 Jan 2010Applications Close:Monday, 1 February 2010Organisation:SIAN. E
- A creative camera op needed for a short film - pref. with own equipmentCategory:Looking for Cast and CrewLocation:Auckland Region | AucklandSubmitted:Wednesday, 13 Jan 2010Applications Close:Saturday, 23 January 2010Organisation:Lumi Productions
- Auditions for singers for NZ's premier national chamber choir, Voices NZ Chamber Choir, will be held in Auckland, Wgtn and Chch during the first half of 2010.Category:AuditionLocation:New ZealandSubmitted:Wednesday, 13 Jan 2010Applications Close:Friday, 5 February 2010Organisation:Voices NZ Chamber Choir
- Production Stills Photographer for Short Play festivalCategory:Volunteer or UnpaidLocation:Auckland Region | AucklandSubmitted:Wednesday, 13 Jan 2010Applications Close:Monday, 25 January 2010Organisation:Short+Sweet Auckland 2010
- A passion for period fashion? In this position you will be managing, creating, sourcing and researching a Victorian Wardrobe for use by staff and volunteers at the village.Category:Volunteer or UnpaidLocation:New Zealand | Auckland RegionSubmitted:Tuesday, 12 Jan 2010Applications Close:Saturday, 30 January 2010Organisation:Howick Historical Village
- Performers/Actors/Singers/Bands WANTEDCategory:Looking for Cast and CrewLocation:Wellington | Wellington RegionSubmitted:Monday, 11 Jan 2010Applications Close:Monday, 11 October 2010Organisation:C Sharp Musicals
- Collaborator/Dramaturg to work on a new musical!Category:Freelance OpportunityLocation:Wellington | Wellington RegionSubmitted:Monday, 11 Jan 2010Applications Close:Monday, 11 October 2010Organisation:C Sharp Musicals
- Eco-friendly Artists and Craftpeople - have a stall at EcoDay [28 Feb]Category:Call for Proposals/EntriesLocation:Auckland Region | WaitakereSubmitted:Monday, 11 Jan 2010Applications Close:Thursday, 4 February 2010Organisation:EcoMatters Environment Trust
- Stage Manager wanted for small cast play at the BasementCategory:Volunteer or UnpaidLocation:Auckland Region | AucklandSubmitted:Monday, 11 Jan 2010Applications Close:Sunday, 17 January 2010Organisation:Redmond Barry Theatre Company
- Fashion StylistCategory:Volunteer or UnpaidLocation:Auckland Region | AucklandSubmitted:Monday, 11 Jan 2010Applications Close:Sunday, 17 January 2010Organisation:Redmond Barry Theatre Company
- Assistant to Editor - Picture EditorCategory:Volunteer or UnpaidLocation:New Zealand | Wellington RegionSubmitted:Sunday, 10 Jan 2010Applications Close:Wednesday, 10 February 2010Organisation:Wedding Magazine
- Call for nominations open for Outstanding Contribution to the NZ’s Documentary Industry AwardCategory:AwardLocation:New ZealandSubmitted:Sunday, 10 Jan 2010Applications Close:Friday, 29 January 2010Organisation:The Documentary NZ Trust
- Internship for Stage Challenge - to support the production team in two main areas; live events and media/PR.Category:InternshipLocation:Auckland RegionSubmitted:Sunday, 10 Jan 2010Applications Close:Friday, 5 February 2010Organisation:Stage Challenge
- Greyhounds needed for short filmCategory:Volunteer or UnpaidLocation:Wellington | Wellington RegionSubmitted:Saturday, 09 Jan 2010Applications Close:Sunday, 20 January 1010Organisation:Juliet Bergh
- The New Zealand Fringe Festival is looking for superstar volunteers to help us run the 2010 Fringe in areas such as administration, promotional work, event assistance, Fringe Headquarters , and more.Category:Volunteer or UnpaidLocation:Wellington | Wellington RegionSubmitted:Saturday, 09 Jan 2010Applications Close:Friday, 12 March 2010Organisation:NZ Fringe Festival
- 3-5 days per week for 8-10 weeks unpaid contract. Get heaps of experience, make contacts and friends, and be part of New Zealand's grooviest arts festival!Category:InternshipLocation:Wellington | Wellington RegionSubmitted:Saturday, 09 Jan 2010Applications Close:Friday, 15 January 2010Organisation:New Zealand Fringe Festival
- 3-5 days per week for 8-10 weeks unpaid contract. Get heaps of experience, make contacts and friends, and be part of New Zealand's grooviest arts festival!Category:InternshipLocation:Wellington | Wellington RegionSubmitted:Saturday, 09 Jan 2010Applications Close:Friday, 15 January 2010Organisation:New Zealand Fringe Festival
- Short Film ActressCategory:AuditionLocation:Wellington | Wellington RegionSubmitted:Saturday, 09 Jan 2010Applications Close:Saturday, 30 January 2010Organisation:Alex Tuapola - NZ Film School
- Short Film ActorCategory:AuditionLocation:Wellington | Wellington RegionSubmitted:Saturday, 09 Jan 2010Applications Close:Saturday, 30 January 2010Organisation:Alex Tuapola- NZ Film School
- Pulp Magazine is on the lookout for an editorial intern for their autumn issue…Category:Volunteer or UnpaidLocation:Auckland Region | AucklandSubmitted:Saturday, 09 Jan 2010Applications Close:Wednesday, 13 January 2010Organisation:Pulp Magazine
- Pre-Production Assistant required for feature filmCategory:Volunteer or UnpaidLocation:Auckland Region | WaitakereSubmitted:Saturday, 09 Jan 2010Applications Close:Friday, 22 January 2010Organisation:Earthwire Productions
- Maori models of all ages needed for New Zealand photography projectCategory:Volunteer or UnpaidLocation:New ZealandSubmitted:Friday, 08 Jan 2010Applications Close:Thursday, 18 March 2010Organisation:Anna Vatheuer
- Web design intern for virtual museum needed create exciting online exhibitionsCategory:InternshipLocation:New Zealand | USA | New York | North AmericaSubmitted:Friday, 08 Jan 2010Applications Close:Wednesday, 20 January 2010Organisation:Girl Museum Inc.
- Female required to play JOAN, a 45+ y/o Maori co-lead in a new 10-minute play written by Venus Stephens and directed by Jack Woon, accepted as a Wildcard Entry for Short+Sweet Auckland 2010.Category:AuditionLocation:Auckland Region | AucklandSubmitted:Friday, 08 Jan 2010Applications Close:Thursday, 14 January 2010Organisation:The Oryza Foundation for Asian Performing Arts
- WEDDING MAGAAZINE - Article Writers, Makeup Artists, Models, Graphic DesignersCategory:Call for Proposals/EntriesLocation:Wellington | Wellington RegionSubmitted:Friday, 08 Jan 2010Applications Close:Thursday, 4 February 2010Organisation:Flower of Life designs
- Colour grader wanted for Post graduate Short FilmCategory:Volunteer or UnpaidLocation:Auckland Region | AucklandSubmitted:Friday, 08 Jan 2010Applications Close:Sunday, 31 January 2010Organisation:M McCartney
- The Raft is a NZ drama, set in a West Coast bach, by Carl Nixon. There are four roles: Mark (late 30s), his wife Tonia (mid-late 30s) and his parents Jack (early 60s) and Shirley (late 50s)Category:AuditionLocation:Auckland Region | AucklandSubmitted:Friday, 08 Jan 2010Applications Close:Saturday, 20 February 2010Organisation:Howick Little Theatre
- Experienced Actors wanted for feature film starting Easter (April) 2010.Category:Volunteer or UnpaidLocation:Auckland Region | AucklandSubmitted:Friday, 08 Jan 2010Applications Close:Friday, 29 January 2010Organisation:Earthwire Productions
- Artists receive The Travellers Box and make a new piece of work / performance incorporating the box object.Category:Call for Proposals/EntriesLocation:Northland | New Zealand | SouthlandSubmitted:Thursday, 07 Jan 2010Applications Close:Tuesday, 20 July 2010Organisation:The Travellers Box Project
Events
- Type:ArtDate:5 Feb 2010 - 27 Feb 2010Location:New Zealand
- Type:Workshop/SeminarDate:16 Jan 2010 - 31 Jan 2010Location:Wellington Region
- Type:ArtDate:2 Feb 2010 - 7 Feb 2010Location:Wellington | Wellington Region
- Type:Seminar/Public LectureDate:8 Feb 2010 - 10 Feb 2010Location:Waikato | Hamilton | Dunedin | Wellington Region | Otago
- Type:Live eventDate:17 Jan 2010 - 24 Jan 2010Location:Auckland Region | Waitakere
- Type:FestivalDate:28 Feb 2010Location:Auckland Region | Waitakere
- Type:ArtDate:2 Feb 2010 - 5 Feb 2010Location:Wellington | Wellington Region
- Type:TheatreDate:8 Feb 2010 - 29 Mar 2010Location:Auckland Region | Waitakere
- Type:ArtDate:17 Jan 2010Location:Northland | New Zealand | Whangarei
- Type:ArtDate:23 Jan 2010 - 24 Jan 2010Location:New Zealand | Auckland Region | North Shore
- Type:ArtDate:28 Mar 2010 - 4 Apr 2010Location:Fiji | Pacific Region
- Type:Workshop/SeminarDate:28 May 2010 - 30 May 2010Location:Northland | Whangarei
SHOW | THE GALLERY
Pictures & Paintings
- Acrylic on canvas 1.2x1m. Sold.
Object Art
Videos
- My first short film
- A short montage I put together for FIeldays 2009 at Hmailton, for SBI productions and Mystery Creek Teleision
- Barbie does her thing!
- Stop Motion / Motion Graphics 2:35 min AUT student project. Music: The Phoenix Foundation
- UFO-like lamps and paraglinders.
- driving motorway, descending lift run







































