TBI Q&A: This week we hear from Webstock speaker Regine Debatty - a blogger and new media art curator, who lectures internationally and writes about the intersection between art, design and technology on we-make-money-not-art.com.
Webstock 2010: The Big Idea is at the web conference, on February 18 and 19 in Wellington. Follow our live coverage on Twitter, via our News section.
Visual Arts – Mark Amery: Degas did ballet dancers, Frances Hodgkins farming implements, but I can't think of any artist who has more monopolized one single subject matter than Michael Hight. That subject has been beehives.
“Yet apart from the ooze of the resin there has not been a single buzzing bee or drip of honey in sight. They are vessels and noticeboards for more universal signs of time and belief.”
News: Creative New Zealand’s four governing bodies (the Arts Council, the Arts Board, Te Waka Toi and the Pacific Arts Committee) will be replaced by a single board, under a proposal announced this week. What do you think? Use the comment box to have your say.
Interview: Renee Liang talks to Oliver Page and Leigh Fitzjames, co-founders of Redmond Barry a new independent theatre company in Auckland, producing classic works with emerging talent. Its debut work, Closer, is on now at The Basement.
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Latest News
Cut Collective and architectural graduate Jasper Middleton have combined forces to create an installation built and displayed for the Splore Festival.
The NZSO in Miniature and on the Road tour hits the South Island in March with an ensemble of 20 musicians.
What would humanity be without stories? In Irrepressible Urge, four tales entwine, exploring different aspects of storytelling.
LA Botanical and Last Light contain over fifty works produced by Joyce Campbell using two antiquated photographic technologies – the ambrotype and the daguerreotype.
'Potticelli at Blue Orange' exposes the varied styles of creative interpretation within one family through painting. The Potter family draws inspiration for their art from a combined African and New Zealand cultural background.
Creative New Zealand’s four governing bodies will be replaced by a single board, under a proposal announced this week.
Through her distinctive colour palette, awareness of light and fluid painting style, Claire du Bosky's paintings capture the charming nature of our sturdy, self reliant Kiwi culture.
NZ performer Paul Barrett shares his firsthand experience of a lifetime with Tourette syndrome in his solo musical satire TIC TIC, playing at Limelight Laugh Lounge from May 4-8.
The Auckland Mandolinata Orchestra will play relaxing music from around the world and from yesterday and today at the Band Rotunda, Cornwall Park, on February 28.
Welcome to the great outdoors. A hilarious look at a Kiwi summer tradition, this unromantic comedy will evoke wonderful memories of bygone summers.
Two films about potters will be the first in a series of film presentation every month by film-maker Robin Kewell at Lopdell House, Titirangi.
'The Potters Art - The Story of Bernard Leach' and 'Playing with Fire' will screen on Saturday February 20.
Best of the Fest represents the ‘crème de la crème’ of the Documentary Edge Festival films. These documentaries have been hailed in film festivals across the world and are now being presented on the big screen to hungry doco-lovers in New Zealand.
Crows Feet Dance Collective, Wellington’s community dance group for mature women performers, has turned its attention to the culinary arts in How to be a Domestic Goddess - La Revue de Cuisine.
In this temporary artist project titled Bottle Run, Judy Darragh reclaims recycled Brick Bay wine bottles and ‘plants’ them back into the ground which produced the wine.
The landmark publication Nga Tamatoa: The Price of Citizenship is currently being translated into Te Reo Maori. Experts of Te Reo o te Tairawhiti will revise the most recent translations and debate word use and dialectical differences. You see the hui online or contribute.
TBI Q&A
Webstock speaker Regine Debatty is a blogger and a new media art curator, who lectures internationally and writes about the intersection between art, design and technology on we-make- money-not-art.com.
Columns
Degas did ballet dancers, Frances Hodgkins farming implements, but I can't think of any artist who has more monopolized one single subject matter than Michael Hight. That subject has been beehives. Aviary (as collections of hives are known) have dominated Hight's painting since the mid 1990s.
Column:Mark Amery: Visual Arts
Interviews
Redmond Barry is a new independent theatre company in Auckland, producing classic works with emerging talent. Its debut work, 'Closer', opens this Tuesday at The Basement.
Renee Liang caught up with Oliver Page and Leigh Fitzjames, co-founders of the company.
TBI TV
Jeremy Wells made his broadcasting debut on student radio station 95bFM, reading the news on Mikey Havoc’s breakfast show.
Latest from GROW
Jack Body has been invited to participate in the IAMIC -sponsored Virtual Composer in Residence programme.
From:Tips and NewsElam School of Fine Arts is launching a new gallery, projectspaceB431, a programme of workshops, exhibitions and events by staff, students and invited guests.
From:Tips and NewsArts Access Aotearoa is seeking nominations for the Big ‘A’ Awards 2010, presented every year to celebrate the outstanding achievements of individuals and organisations working to enhance the artistic lives of people who have limited opportunities to access the arts.
From:Tips and News
WORK | JOBS & OPPORTUNITIES
Enterprise News
Inside: Work - the latest spotlight on interesting and unusual jobs in the creative sector, February 16.
Gisella Carr has been appointed Chief Executive of Film New Zealand, the national film office based in Wellington.
'Engagement' is one of Julie Sperring's key objectives as she takes up the role of Executive Director of SOUNZ, the Centre for New Zealand Music.
Jobs & Opportunities - paid
- Reminder: The Wellington Sculpture Trust is calling for submissions for a gateway sculpture to be installed in New Zealand’s capital city, on the motorway alongside Wellington Harbour.Category:Call for Proposals/EntriesLocation:Wellington RegionSubmitted:Thursday, 18 Feb 2010Applications Close:Monday, 15 March 2010Organisation:Wellington Sculpture Trust
- NZ SO are looking for a publicist for a 12 month contractCategory:Employment OpportunityLocation:Wellington RegionSubmitted:Thursday, 18 Feb 2010Applications Close:Friday, 26 February 2010Organisation:NZ Symphony Orchestra
- We are seeking an enthusiastic and suitably qualified person to coordinate third-party access to the Collections housed at the Film ArchiveCategory:Employment OpportunityLocation:Wellington RegionSubmitted:Thursday, 18 Feb 2010Applications Close:Monday, 1 March 2010Organisation:The Film Archive
- Producer of Theatre & FilmCategory:Looking for Cast and CrewLocation:Wellington | Wellington RegionSubmitted:Wednesday, 17 Feb 2010Applications Close:Wednesday, 10 March 2010Organisation:Theatre/Film - Various
- New Zealand’s leading school of 3d animation, Lifeway College , is looking for quality post-grad lecturers for its cutting edge diploma in advanced 3d animation.Category:Employment OpportunityLocation:New Zealand | Auckland Region | AucklandSubmitted:Wednesday, 17 Feb 2010Applications Close:Wednesday, 17 March 2010Organisation:Lifeway College
- We are on the search for a dynamic new member to join the talented and creative team in the TGM Design studio as a graphic designer.Category:Employment OpportunityLocation:New Plymouth | Taranaki RegionSubmitted:Wednesday, 17 Feb 2010Applications Close:Friday, 26 February 2010Organisation:TGM Design
- Life Drawing Models/Performers with a Twist Wanted!Category:Employment OpportunityLocation:Nelson | Nelson & Bays RegionSubmitted:Wednesday, 17 Feb 2010Applications Close:Monday, 29 March 2010Organisation:Dr Sketchy Nelson
- * Great central city location * Work for Auckland’s leading real estate company * Join a fantastic teamCategory:Employment OpportunityLocation:Auckland RegionSubmitted:Wednesday, 17 Feb 2010Applications Close:Tuesday, 23 February 2010Organisation:Barfoot and Thompson
- Recruiting MUSCLE MAN to play bouncer in a Music Video to be shot 24th Feb.Category:Looking for Cast and CrewLocation:Auckland Region | AucklandSubmitted:Tuesday, 16 Feb 2010Applications Close:Saturday, 20 February 2010Organisation:Freckle Films, Blur and Sharpen
- The Quarry Arts Centre is going through an exciting period of redevelopment and requires an extraordinary individual as an Arts Administrator to act as first point of contact for the centre.Category:Employment OpportunityLocation:Northland | WhangareiSubmitted:Tuesday, 16 Feb 2010Applications Close:Monday, 1 March 2010Organisation:The Quarry Arts Centre
- Salaried Internship at Experimental Art Project Space in DunedinCategory:InternshipLocation:Dunedin | OtagoSubmitted:Tuesday, 16 Feb 2010Applications Close:Saturday, 6 March 2010Organisation:Blue Oyster Art Project Space
- Dynamic role for event co-ordinator with great networking skillsCategory:Employment OpportunityLocation:New Zealand | Auckland RegionSubmitted:Tuesday, 16 Feb 2010Applications Close:Monday, 15 March 2010Organisation:New Zealand Book Month
- City Arts, Nga Mahi Toi o Poneke is focused on the development and delivery of Wellington City Council’s arts activities.Category:Employment OpportunityLocation:Wellington | Wellington RegionSubmitted:Monday, 15 Feb 2010Applications Close:Wednesday, 24 February 2010Organisation:Wellington City Council
- Drama tutor at Excel School of Performing Arts to teach improvisation and physical theatre; Part time contractCategory:Employment OpportunityLocation:Auckland Region | WaitakereSubmitted:Monday, 15 Feb 2010Applications Close:Wednesday, 24 February 2010Organisation:Excel School of Performing Arts
- We require an innovative and enthusiastic lecturer to primarily teach the diverse student group on our Certificate in Design and Visual ArtsCategory:Employment OpportunityLocation:Auckland RegionSubmitted:Monday, 15 Feb 2010Applications Close:Wednesday, 24 February 2010Organisation:Unitec
- The School of Music, within the Centre for Fine Arts, Music & Theatre, invites applications for the position of Senior Lecturer in Violin.Category:Employment OpportunityLocation:Christchurch | CanterburySubmitted:Monday, 15 Feb 2010Applications Close:Monday, 26 April 2010Organisation:University of Canterbury
- An innovative school for girls' we seek a teacher who embraces 21st century learning, is an artist with a strong pedagogical philosphy and has ability to teach visual arts at all levelsCategory:Employment OpportunityLocation:OtagoSubmitted:Friday, 12 Feb 2010Applications Close:Wednesday, 3 March 2010Organisation:Waitaki Girls High School
- We seek an enthusiastic, motivated and reflective teacher who has strong skills in delivering high-quality visual arts education.Category:Employment OpportunityLocation:CanterburySubmitted:Friday, 12 Feb 2010Applications Close:Monday, 8 March 2010Organisation:Lincoln High School
- LTR maternity leave position for terms 2–4.Category:Employment OpportunityLocation:CanterburySubmitted:Friday, 12 Feb 2010Applications Close:Friday, 5 March 2010Organisation:Waimate High School
- HYPER needs a new Graphic Designer! Do you have what it takes?Category:Employment OpportunityLocation:Auckland RegionSubmitted:Friday, 12 Feb 2010Applications Close:Friday, 19 February 2010Organisation:HYPER
- Toi Poneke Arts Centre is calling for proposals for exhibitions at Toi Poneke Gallery from August 2010 to January 2011Category:Call for Proposals/EntriesLocation:Wellington RegionSubmitted:Friday, 12 Feb 2010Applications Close:Monday, 15 March 2010Organisation:Toi Poneke Arts Centre | Wellington City Council
- To deliver excellence in education and enhance the Contemporary Craft programme and its pathways.Category:Employment OpportunityLocation:Auckland RegionSubmitted:Friday, 12 Feb 2010Applications Close:Wednesday, 24 February 2010Organisation:Unitec Library, Mt Albert Campus
- Graphic design for Fashion and Sports apparel and hardwareCategory:Employment OpportunityLocation:Auckland Region | AucklandSubmitted:Friday, 12 Feb 2010Applications Close:Thursday, 25 February 2010Organisation:Coastlines Inetrnational
- New Zealand artists are invited to submit concept proposals for the 6th Annual Temporary Sculpture Installation project at the Connells Bay Sculpture Park on Waiheke Island.Category:Call for Proposals/EntriesLocation:Auckland RegionSubmitted:Friday, 12 Feb 2010Applications Close:Monday, 31 May 2010Organisation:Connells Bay Sculpture Park
- Full-time/part-time, LTR to commence as soon as possible.Category:Employment OpportunityLocation:Auckland RegionSubmitted:Friday, 12 Feb 2010Applications Close:Monday, 8 March 2010Organisation:Avondale College
- The successful applicant will join an enthusiastic and dynamic visual art team.Category:Employment OpportunityLocation:Auckland RegionSubmitted:Friday, 12 Feb 2010Applications Close:Thursday, 18 February 2010Organisation:Epsom Girls Grammar School
- Intern required for ingesting media and other adhoc Post Production dutiesCategory:InternshipLocation:Auckland Region | North ShoreSubmitted:Friday, 12 Feb 2010Applications Close:Thursday, 18 February 2010Organisation:Legge Work Ltd
- Pacific Magazines is currently seeking an experienced Receptionist to join our team.Category:Employment OpportunityLocation:Auckland RegionSubmitted:Friday, 12 Feb 2010Applications Close:Friday, 26 February 2010Organisation:Pacific Magazines
- An exciting opportuinty for an experienced Graphic Designer to join Environment Bay of Plenty's graphics team and power their high standardsCategory:Employment OpportunityLocation:Bay Of Plenty | TaurangaSubmitted:Friday, 12 Feb 2010Applications Close:Friday, 19 February 2010Organisation:Environment Bay of Plenty
- Looking for a creative graphic designer to inspire students, lead the team to deliver world class programmes & be part of NZ's top award design schoolCategory:Employment OpportunityLocation:Auckland RegionSubmitted:Friday, 12 Feb 2010Applications Close:Thursday, 18 February 2010Organisation:Media Design School
- Rehearsal Pianist needed for Musical TheatreCategory:Employment OpportunityLocation:Wellington | Lower Hutt | Wellington RegionSubmitted:Thursday, 11 Feb 2010Applications Close:Monday, 1 March 2010Organisation:aelusiveproductions
- Music Director for Community Easter Musical PlayCategory:CommissionLocation:Lower Hutt | Wellington RegionSubmitted:Thursday, 11 Feb 2010Applications Close:Saturday, 27 February 2010Organisation:One Friday In Eternity
- International Voices Wanted For Voice Over RecordingCategory:Freelance OpportunityLocation:Auckland Region | AucklandSubmitted:Thursday, 11 Feb 2010Applications Close:Tuesday, 16 February 2010Organisation:Pure Productions Ltd
Jobs & Opportunities - unpaid
- Volunteer Crew Member - Hair/Make Up ArtistCategory:Volunteer or UnpaidLocation:Auckland Region | Auckland | WaitakereSubmitted:Wednesday, 17 Feb 2010Applications Close:Friday, 26 February 2010Organisation:Katherine
- Volunteer Crew Member - SoundCategory:Volunteer or UnpaidLocation:Auckland Region | Auckland | WaitakereSubmitted:Wednesday, 17 Feb 2010Applications Close:Friday, 26 February 2010Organisation:Katherine
- Audition Date: April 22nd 2010 - Actors wanted for October Play on Northshore - Males and FemalesCategory:AuditionLocation:Auckland Region | North ShoreSubmitted:Wednesday, 17 Feb 2010Applications Close:Sunday, 30 May 2010Organisation:Cutting Edge Drama
- AUDITIONCategory:AuditionLocation:Lower Hutt | Wellington RegionSubmitted:Wednesday, 17 Feb 2010Applications Close:Monday, 1 March 2010Organisation:One Friday In Eternity
- Confident Maori or Pacific Island male needed for feature film currently shooting in WellingtonCategory:Looking for Cast and CrewLocation:Wellington | Wellington RegionSubmitted:Wednesday, 17 Feb 2010Applications Close:Wednesday, 10 March 2010Organisation:JATO UNIT
- Professional Quality BandCategory:Volunteer or UnpaidLocation:Auckland Region | AucklandSubmitted:Tuesday, 16 Feb 2010Applications Close:Sunday, 28 February 2010Organisation:Essence
- Actors required for a reality TV show about CareersCategory:Looking for Cast and CrewLocation:Auckland Region | Bay Of Plenty | Auckland | Rotorua | Tauranga | New Plymouth | Manawatu Region | Christchurch | Taranaki Region | Wellington Region | West Coast | CanterburySubmitted:Tuesday, 16 Feb 2010Applications Close:Tuesday, 2 March 2010Organisation:Dave Mason Productions
- We are looking for a Japanese family for a documentary film shoot in Sydney on Sunday February 21st 2010.Category:Looking for Cast and CrewLocation:Australia | Sydney | Pacific RegionSubmitted:Tuesday, 16 Feb 2010Applications Close:Monday, 22 February 2010Organisation:Quiet Heart Film
- Female Actor Wanted for Short FilmCategory:AuditionLocation:Auckland Region | AucklandSubmitted:Tuesday, 16 Feb 2010Applications Close:Sunday, 21 March 2010Organisation:Anthony Zhou
- Auditions for The Magenta Moth, written by John Patrick, directed by Jan SausseyCategory:AuditionLocation:Auckland Region | AucklandSubmitted:Tuesday, 16 Feb 2010Applications Close:Monday, 22 February 2010Organisation:Dolphin Theatre, Onehunga
- Would you like to exhibit with us?Category:Call for Proposals/EntriesLocation:New ZealandSubmitted:Monday, 15 Feb 2010Applications Close:Friday, 30 July 2010Organisation:Selwyn Gallery/Malvern Community Arts Council
- Make your pitch and showcase your talent to the world. Do you have a product/service relevant to the international community? Can the global community of NZers help you achieve an international goal?Category:Call for Proposals/EntriesLocation:New Zealand | Asia | Central America | Europe | North America | South AmericaSubmitted:Monday, 15 Feb 2010Applications Close:Saturday, 20 March 2010Organisation:Kea New Zealand
- Calling....well EVERYBODY!Category:Employment OpportunityLocation:New ZealandSubmitted:Monday, 15 Feb 2010Applications Close:Friday, 31 December 2010Organisation:www.moochmag.com
- Channel your inner Carrie Bradshaw.Category:Employment OpportunityLocation:New ZealandSubmitted:Monday, 15 Feb 2010Applications Close:Friday, 31 December 2010Organisation:www.moochmag.com
- Calling all Foodies!Category:Employment OpportunityLocation:New ZealandSubmitted:Monday, 15 Feb 2010Applications Close:Friday, 31 December 2010Organisation:www.moochmag.com
- Event Photographer req. for 20th February, 2 hours. Ideal for a student or amateur looking to expand their portfolio.Category:Volunteer or UnpaidLocation:Auckland Region | AucklandSubmitted:Saturday, 13 Feb 2010Applications Close:Friday, 19 February 2010Organisation:Victoria
- Players for the band accompanying the NZ premiere production of Curtains, a musical by Ebbs and Kander being produced by Porirua Little TheatreCategory:Looking for Cast and CrewLocation:Wellington | Wellington RegionSubmitted:Friday, 12 Feb 2010Applications Close:Saturday, 27 February 2010Organisation:Porirua Little Theatre, Wellington
- Exhibition Opportunity for artists and creative people for three months will opportunity to sell your work.Category:Call for Proposals/EntriesLocation:Northland | WhangareiSubmitted:Friday, 12 Feb 2010Applications Close:Monday, 1 March 2010Organisation:Russell Museum Te Whare Taonga o Kororareka, Bay of Islands
- Internship - Art GalleryCategory:InternshipLocation:Auckland Region | AucklandSubmitted:Friday, 12 Feb 2010Applications Close:Monday, 27 December 2010Organisation:Visual arts, internship, art gallery, arts management, arts administration
- Creative Work SpaceCategory:Employment OpportunityLocation:Auckland Region | North ShoreSubmitted:Friday, 12 Feb 2010Applications Close:Tuesday, 4 May 2010Organisation:A collective of artists & makers
- Tap into the Fringe - Volunteer Now!Category:Volunteer or UnpaidLocation:Dunedin | OtagoSubmitted:Thursday, 11 Feb 2010Applications Close:Sunday, 28 March 2010Organisation:Dunedin Fringe Festival
- I am looking for a choreographer and composer to work on a musical film being made as a part of the Wintec honors program.Category:Employment OpportunityLocation:Waikato | HamiltonSubmitted:Thursday, 11 Feb 2010Applications Close:Saturday, 20 March 2010Organisation:Jono Marshall
- Calling....well EVERYBODY!Category:Employment OpportunityLocation:New ZealandSubmitted:Thursday, 11 Feb 2010Applications Close:Friday, 31 December 2010Organisation:www.moochmag.com
Event Of The Week
- Type:Seminar/Public LectureDate:20 Feb 2010Location:New Zealand | Auckland Region | Auckland | Africa | Central America | Europe | North America | Pacific Region | South America
Events
- Type:ExhibitionDate:18 Mar 2010 - 11 Apr 2010Location:Auckland Region | Waitakere
- Type:Public ArtDate:2 Mar 2010Location:Auckland Region | Auckland
- Type:ExhibitionDate:4 Mar 2010 - 13 Mar 2010Location:Auckland Region | Auckland
- Type:Workshop/SeminarDate:23 Feb 2010Location:Wellington Region
- Type:Workshop/SeminarDate:26 Feb 2010Location:Wellington Region
- Type:Workshop/SeminarDate:9 Mar 2010Location:Auckland Region
- Type:Seminar/Public LectureDate:20 Feb 2010Location:New Zealand | Auckland Region | Auckland | Africa | Central America | Europe | North America | Pacific Region | South America
- Type:ArtDate:25 Feb 2010 - 6 Mar 2010Location:Auckland Region | Auckland
- Type:Workshop/SeminarDate:18 Feb 2010Location:Wellington Region
- Type:ArtDate:24 Feb 2010 - 20 Mar 2010Location:Auckland Region | Auckland
- Type:ExhibitionDate:19 Feb 2010 - 4 Mar 2010Location:New Zealand | Christchurch | Canterbury
- Type:Seminar/Public LectureDate:23 Feb 2010Location:Auckland Region | Auckland
- Type:Workshop/SeminarDate:24 Feb 2010Location:Wellington Region
SHOW | THE GALLERY
Clothing
Pictures & Paintings
- Images from a book I made about my Great Grandfathers Homestead.
Object Art
- A collaborative work between jewellery artist Chris Granshaw and artist Mary Whalley. Lockets; sentimental keepsakes. Worn close, they hold memories..
- A collaborative work between jewellery artist Chris Granshaw and artist Mary Whalley. Lockets; sentimental keepsakes. Worn close, they hold memories..
- Detailing Moko Whakairo at its best.
Videos
- A sample of work by Leon Thomas of Digital Elements, Rotorua, New Zealand.
- QBook - The World's first touch enabled read-along digital color story book. Now available on itunes app store. on Apple's iPhone,iPod Touch and iPad
- This film was made in response to Irish Biodiversity week - simple knowledge learnt about managing a woodland to increase biodiversity.
- One minute film to save the world; film for Copenhagen Climate Summit, Dec 09
- PassItOn is calling on the very best of NZ's creative community to showcase themselves to the world.
- A completely unofficial guide to the New Zealand Rugby World Cup 2011. An altered book photographed & posted to YouTube as a video.
- An expose of underground female wrestling and the women who make a living from it...
- A Missionary's crisis of faith over an act of adultery that lead to the death in childbirth of his lover.
- Cross Bones is a disused burial ground in the heart of London, originally established as an unconsecrated graveyard for prostitutes.
Writing
- Siobhan's strength is poetry, however she is also a critic, columnist, novelist and anthologist.




















































