Mark Amery: The announcement last week that Michael Parekowhai will represent New Zealand at next year's Venice Biennale will have come as no surprise to those who follow contemporary art.
“From his paua-inlaid ten guitars to his giant inflatable bunny, Parekowhai's bold, smart takes on the relationship between our lives and cultural icons slowly unravel rich storylines.”
Amery reviews the 2009 Biennale installation at Te Papa, presented as part of the NZ International Arts Festival, and says without Venice the restaging is ‘akin to putting ships in bottles.’
How Freelancers Can Succeed: Ande Schurr interviews cult film maker David Blyth who offers some tips for making a low budget film and talks about his provocative style. “I see cinema like paintings and other forms of art where you’re actually making a statement about a place...My New Zealand is more horrific than other people’s New Zealand.”
Right Brained Web: Simon Young says the Save Radio New Zealand protest has shown not only how many people care about our state broadcaster, but also how social media is changing the way we protest.
Cultural Storytellers: Renee Liang asks composer Andrew Correa about taking on big community projects and his latest project, People In Harmony.
Q&A: Read answers from filmmaker Shirley Horrocks and ask her your question about Dance of the Instant for a chance to win tickets to see the documentary, which picked up Best NZ Short at the Documentary Edge Awards last night.
Win tickets: We have two double passes to the Urbis Designday in Auckland to give away. Use the comment box to enter.
Inside Work: Visual and Performing Arts Managers are just some of jobs listed on The Big Idea this week.
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Last Train Home won Best International Feature Documentary and Gaylene Preston became the first recipient of the 'Outstanding Contribution to NZ Documentary Industry' at the Documentary Edge Awards last night.
Wellington-born Dean Wareham and wife Britta Phillips will deliver a live musical performance to 13 of Andy Warhol's famous screen tests, as part of the NZ International Arts Festival.
Village Arts Gallery in Kohukohu Hokianga is fundraising to increase the profile of art in its rural community and has invited 30 artists to re-design and re-interpret the ukulele in a multi-media symphony.
The Film Society 2010 programme of films by pioneering animation filmmakers looks at a time when animated films were made by one person, working alone.
Writer, artist and activist ARD Fairburn (1904–57), is the subject of the latest interview for Jam Radio’s Cultural Icon series.
Ply-ability at Hawke’s Bay Museum & Art Gallery looks at the innovation and change in NZ plywood studio furniture.
Andrea Wilkinson says the problem with the Auckland Council logo competition is the lack of consultation with designers on 'how' to involve the community.
Starting this Thursday - New Zealand made short films will play ahead of most feature films at the Paramount in Wellington.
Built Fabric is an exhibition of two different mediums - photography and architectural drawing - exploring the idea that the constructed, or built, environment exists as a representation of our value systems.
Pop band 'Poppy Dust' will be performing at the Festival of Art and Creativity this weekend at The Learning Connexion's Taita campus.
Mall, a series of recent works on paper by Ruth Cleland, documents shopping malls located around Auckland and Hamilton and embraces the uniformity of suburban commercial spaces.
Jim, Ruth, and Gabe Yellowhawk are Indian Native American artists and performers who will be appearing at the Festival of Art and Creativity this weekend at the Learning Connexion's Taita campus.
See recycled and mass produced objects transformed into works of art in Artstation’s new exhibition Circular.
The Festival Exhibition at Academy Galleries features the work of Whanganui based artists Prakash Patel alongside Lyndsay Patterson and Katie Brown from Chronicle Glass.
A series of ‘sit-in/tune-in’ protests seeking to raise awareness of the funding freeze facing Radio New Zealand took place in Wellington, Christchurch and Auckland.
TBI Q&A
Win Tickets: Ask New Zealand Director/Producer Shirley Horrocks a question about her documentary Dance of the Instant.
Columns
Mark Amery says restaging New Zealand's contribution to the Venice Biennale back home is akin to putting ships in bottles.
"The works were envisioned for a historic church and a palace respectively. That said, these are strong exhibitions thoughtfully reconfigured for a new space."Column:Mark Amery: Visual Arts
Blogs
The Save Radio New Zealand protest has shown not only how many people care about our state broadcaster, but also how social media is changing the way we protest.
Blog:Right Brained WebRenee Liang asks composer Andrew Correa about the value of taking on big community projects, the secrets of successful collaboration and about his latest project, People In Harmony, as part of Race Relations Day on March 21.
Blog:TalkWrite
TBI TV
When people think of Ginette McDonald, they often think of one of New Zild’s most defiant and famed purveyers of Godzone English, Lyn of Tawa. But for McDonald, Lyn is only one part among many.
Media Releases
Latest from GROW
The Banana Boat Creative Clinics are aimed at up-and-coming Maori and Pasifika playwrights, and will be run over two days on 8-9 March in Auckland.
From:Tips and NewsMatz Skoog is an internationally recognised dancer, director and teacher. He is giving open classical ballet master classes for Raising the Barre, at Royal New Zealand Ballet’s world-class studios in the St. James Theatre.
From:Tips and News
WORK | JOBS & OPPORTUNITIES
Enterprise News
Inside: Work - the latest spotlight on interesting jobs in the creative sector, March 2.
In this interview with Ande Schurr, cult film maker David Blyth offers some tips for making a low budget film and shares the idea behind his provocative style.
“I see cinema like paintings and other forms of art where you’re actually making a statement about a place."
Jobs & Opportunities - paid
- We are seeking a person who is creative, passionate about the arts and with heaps of initiative to develop the potential of our on line services and creative projects.Category:Employment OpportunityLocation:Auckland Region | North ShoreSubmitted:Thursday, 04 Mar 2010Applications Close:Friday, 19 March 2010Organisation:Depot Artspace
- To help develop and market (online and offline) our creative classes and activities for adults and children; including related administration and whatever else is required! Creativity and enthusiasm!Category:Employment OpportunityLocation:Auckland Region | AucklandSubmitted:Wednesday, 03 Mar 2010Applications Close:Saturday, 20 March 2010Organisation:Bramly Art and Creative School
- He kaitāpikitia mō Pūkoro 4Category:Freelance OpportunityLocation:Auckland Region | WaitakereSubmitted:Wednesday, 03 Mar 2010Applications Close:Friday, 12 March 2010Organisation:Kura Productions Ltd
- Assistant Editor for documentary/AnimationCategory:Employment OpportunityLocation:Auckland Region | AucklandSubmitted:Wednesday, 03 Mar 2010Applications Close:Friday, 5 March 2010Organisation:Sally Tran
- Publicity assistant and administration position working with a range of clients in arts and entertainment. Requires flexibility, organisation and an understanding of the arts/entertainment mediaCategory:Employment OpportunityLocation:Auckland Region | AucklandSubmitted:Wednesday, 03 Mar 2010Applications Close:Friday, 26 March 2010Organisation:SWPR
- We are looking for someone to create a vehicle handover video for our clients.Category:Freelance OpportunityLocation:Auckland Region | AucklandSubmitted:Wednesday, 03 Mar 2010Applications Close:Wednesday, 24 March 2010Organisation:Wilderness Motorhomes (John Managh)
- Young and Hungry Arts Trust is currently seeking two Theatrical Directors for the 2010 Festival of New TheatreCategory:Employment OpportunityLocation:Wellington RegionSubmitted:Wednesday, 03 Mar 2010Applications Close:Friday, 12 March 2010Organisation:2010 Festival of New Theatre
- Runner needed for short filmCategory:Employment OpportunityLocation:Auckland Region | AucklandSubmitted:Wednesday, 03 Mar 2010Applications Close:Friday, 5 March 2010Organisation:Sally Tran
- Prepare marketing/publicity plans for SCAPE 2010 & delivery of them. Responsible for collation, editing and production of materials.Category:Employment OpportunityLocation:Christchurch | CanterburySubmitted:Wednesday, 03 Mar 2010Applications Close:Friday, 26 March 2010Organisation:SCAPE 2010 Christchurch Biennial
- Grpahic Design TutorCategory:Employment OpportunityLocation:Bay Of Plenty | TaurangaSubmitted:Tuesday, 02 Mar 2010Applications Close:Thursday, 18 March 2010Organisation:Bay of Plenty Polytechnic
- 12 month parental leave contract position of Licensing Representative available within the Licensing Services Department APRA Office.Category:Employment OpportunityLocation:Auckland Region | AucklandSubmitted:Tuesday, 02 Mar 2010Applications Close:Thursday, 11 March 2010Organisation:APRA|AMCOS
- Concert and Event Licensing Representative within the APRA Licensing Services Department.Category:Employment OpportunityLocation:Auckland Region | AucklandSubmitted:Tuesday, 02 Mar 2010Applications Close:Thursday, 11 March 2010Organisation:APRA|AMCOS NZ
- 3D Maya Tutor Required - Maya version 2010Category:Freelance OpportunityLocation:Auckland Region | North ShoreSubmitted:Tuesday, 02 Mar 2010Applications Close:Friday, 16 April 2010Organisation:South Seas Animation School
- GALLERY ASSISTANTCategory:Employment OpportunityLocation:Auckland Region | AucklandSubmitted:Tuesday, 02 Mar 2010Applications Close:Tuesday, 23 March 2010Organisation:FHE Galleries
- Editing together the coolest show reel ever!Category:Employment OpportunityLocation:Auckland Region | AucklandSubmitted:Tuesday, 02 Mar 2010Applications Close:Wednesday, 31 March 2010Organisation:Film Student/Junior Edit
- We're looking for an experienced writer / director for a 19 week contract on a new talk showCategory:Employment OpportunityLocation:Auckland Region | AucklandSubmitted:Tuesday, 02 Mar 2010Applications Close:Monday, 22 March 2010Organisation:ButoBase Ltd
- Holiday Photography TutorCategory:Employment OpportunityLocation:Auckland Region | AucklandSubmitted:Tuesday, 02 Mar 2010Applications Close:Friday, 2 April 2010Organisation:Bubble Dome Ltd / Jenny Wallace
- Holiday Architecture TutorCategory:Employment OpportunityLocation:Waikato | Hamilton | Christchurch | CanterburySubmitted:Tuesday, 02 Mar 2010Applications Close:Friday, 2 April 2010Organisation:Bubble Dome Ltd / Jenny Wallace
- Holiday Movie Making TutorCategory:Employment OpportunityLocation:Auckland Region | WaikatoSubmitted:Tuesday, 02 Mar 2010Applications Close:Friday, 2 April 2010Organisation:Bubble Dome Ltd / Jenny Wallace
- A young passionate Music Scout who stays in the know about whats hotCategory:Employment OpportunityLocation:Auckland Region | AucklandSubmitted:Monday, 01 Mar 2010Applications Close:Saturday, 20 March 2010Organisation:CRS Music Management
- The role of the Dance Development Officer would be to assist the Director in all areas of the growth and development of the Pacific Dance Project.Category:Employment OpportunityLocation:Auckland RegionSubmitted:Monday, 01 Mar 2010Applications Close:Friday, 12 March 2010Organisation:Pacific Dance Project
- Graphic DesignerCategory:Employment OpportunityLocation:Wellington | Wellington RegionSubmitted:Monday, 01 Mar 2010Applications Close:Thursday, 4 March 2010Organisation:LearnKey NZ Ltd
- A dynamic and screen production savvy individual with excellent skills in production and facilities management is requiredCategory:Employment OpportunityLocation:Auckland Region | AucklandSubmitted:Monday, 01 Mar 2010Applications Close:Tuesday, 9 March 2010Organisation:Unitec Institute of Technology
- Research Project: Young Emerging Arts PractitionersCategory:TenderLocation:New ZealandSubmitted:Monday, 01 Mar 2010Applications Close:Monday, 15 March 2010Organisation:Creative New Zealand
- Are you passionate about working on a wide range of professional and community performing arts productions and reaching new audiences?Category:Employment OpportunityLocation:Auckland Region | ManukauSubmitted:Monday, 01 Mar 2010Applications Close:Monday, 8 March 2010Organisation:Manukau City Council
- Are you committed to taking contemporary art into a community context and showcasing community art to a wider audience?Category:Employment OpportunityLocation:Auckland Region | ManukauSubmitted:Monday, 01 Mar 2010Applications Close:Monday, 8 March 2010Organisation:Manukau City Council
- Digitisation of photographic materials from the Alexander Turnbull Library.Category:Employment OpportunityLocation:Wellington | Wellington RegionSubmitted:Monday, 01 Mar 2010Applications Close:Thursday, 4 March 2010Organisation:National Library of New Zealand
- The gallery is preparing for reopening of its main building in 2011. The teams are ambitious with plans to deliver rich and accessible information.Category:Employment OpportunityLocation:Auckland Region | AucklandSubmitted:Friday, 26 Feb 2010Applications Close:Monday, 8 March 2010Organisation:Auckland City Council
- A very fulfilling opportunity to tutor & choreograph young people with disabilities in dancing 1.5 hrs per week in Greenlane on Thursday evenings.Category:Employment OpportunityLocation:Auckland Region | AucklandSubmitted:Friday, 26 Feb 2010Applications Close:Wednesday, 3 March 2010Organisation:StarJam
- This is a newly created, full-time role at our online publishing company based in Parnell. Accountable for both the editorial and sales responsibilities of two of our most popular online magazines.Category:Employment OpportunityLocation:Auckland Region | AucklandSubmitted:Friday, 26 Feb 2010Applications Close:Sunday, 14 March 2010Organisation:Digital Partners
- The New Zealand Film Commission is looking to appoint a Receptionist/Administrator. This is a full time position situated at the Film Commission’s office in Wellington.Category:Employment OpportunityLocation:Wellington RegionSubmitted:Friday, 26 Feb 2010Applications Close:Wednesday, 10 March 2010Organisation:NZ Film Commission
- Auckland city council is seeking a creative marketing specialist to work on the Mint Urban Apparel youth arts project.Category:Employment OpportunityLocation:Auckland Region | AucklandSubmitted:Thursday, 25 Feb 2010Applications Close:Tuesday, 9 March 2010Organisation:Auckland City Council
- professional actorsCategory:AuditionLocation:Auckland Region | North ShoreSubmitted:Thursday, 25 Feb 2010Applications Close:Friday, 5 March 2010Organisation:Devonport Theatre Company
Jobs & Opportunities - unpaid
- Crew & Location RequiredCategory:Looking for Cast and CrewLocation:Auckland Region | AucklandSubmitted:Wednesday, 03 Mar 2010Applications Close:Monday, 29 March 2010Organisation:PF Production
- Makeup Artist required for short film.Category:Looking for Cast and CrewLocation:Auckland Region | AucklandSubmitted:Wednesday, 03 Mar 2010Applications Close:Monday, 29 March 2010Organisation:PF Production
- LIGHT - Watercolour, Jewellery & TextilesCategory:Call for Proposals/EntriesLocation:Northland | Auckland Region | Waikato | Coromandel | Bay Of Plenty | Auckland | Waitakere | Manukau | North Shore | Whangarei | Coromandel | Thames | Hamilton | Rotorua | Tauranga | TaupoSubmitted:Wednesday, 03 Mar 2010Applications Close:Saturday, 24 April 2010Organisation:MAIRANGI ARTS CENTRE
- LARGE CONTEMPORARY ABSTRACTS EXHIBITIONCategory:Call for Proposals/EntriesLocation:New Zealand | Auckland Region | AucklandSubmitted:Wednesday, 03 Mar 2010Applications Close:Saturday, 10 April 2010Organisation:MAIRANGI ARTS CENTRE
- Gallery volunteers required to assist opening nightCategory:Volunteer or UnpaidLocation:Auckland Region | AucklandSubmitted:Wednesday, 03 Mar 2010Applications Close:Sunday, 7 March 2010Organisation:Sanderson Contemporary Art
- We require 3 actors and a crew for a black comedy short being filmed within the next month.Category:Looking for Cast and CrewLocation:Auckland Region | AucklandSubmitted:Tuesday, 02 Mar 2010Applications Close:Monday, 29 March 2010Organisation:PF Production
- Male lead requiredCategory:Volunteer or UnpaidLocation:Auckland Region | AucklandSubmitted:Tuesday, 02 Mar 2010Applications Close:Thursday, 11 March 2010Organisation:Earthwire Productions
- The DNA: Designers 'N' Artists Market is looking for potential stallholders to hire a stall space and display and sell their wares.Category:Freelance OpportunityLocation:Auckland Region | AucklandSubmitted:Tuesday, 02 Mar 2010Applications Close:Saturday, 19 June 2010Organisation:DMONIC INTENT.
- Models for photographsCategory:Employment OpportunityLocation:Wellington | Wellington RegionSubmitted:Monday, 01 Mar 2010Applications Close:Tuesday, 1 June 2010Organisation:YV
- Art by Chance is a brand new 'ultra short Film Festival' that aired in 13 countries and over 70 cities...Category:Call for Proposals/EntriesLocation:Asia | Europe | North America | South AmericaSubmitted:Monday, 01 Mar 2010Applications Close:Friday, 26 March 2010Organisation:Art by Chance Ultra Short Film Festival
- Film ProducerCategory:Freelance OpportunityLocation:Auckland Region | AucklandSubmitted:Monday, 01 Mar 2010Applications Close:Saturday, 20 March 2010Organisation:Kukuria.com
- The play has eight roles, 5 women (20s-60s) 3 men (30s, 50s/60s). All but one must age up about 25 years during the play, as it is set in the 70s and 90s. Irish accents a must. Experience preferred.Category:AuditionLocation:Auckland Region | AucklandSubmitted:Sunday, 28 Feb 2010Applications Close:Sunday, 9 May 2010Organisation:Howick Little Theatre
- Film DirectorCategory:Freelance OpportunityLocation:Auckland Region | AucklandSubmitted:Saturday, 27 Feb 2010Applications Close:Saturday, 27 March 2010Organisation:Spurpy Productions
- Actors required for music videoCategory:Looking for Cast and CrewLocation:Wellington RegionSubmitted:Saturday, 27 Feb 2010Applications Close:Friday, 5 March 2010Organisation:Blue Bubble Productions
- seeking photographer to take up the project 'Captivating'Category:Volunteer or UnpaidLocation:Wellington | Wellington RegionSubmitted:Saturday, 27 Feb 2010Applications Close:Tuesday, 20 April 2010Organisation:Roc Travers
- Music hosts invited to make programmes for online station Jam Radio.Category:Employment OpportunityLocation:Auckland RegionSubmitted:Friday, 26 Feb 2010Applications Close:Saturday, 1 May 2010Organisation:Jam Radio
Events
- Type:Workshop/SeminarDate:27 Mar 2010 - 27 Nov 2010Location:Auckland Region | North Shore
- Type:ArtDate:12 Mar 2010 - 19 Jun 2010Location:Auckland Region | Auckland
- Type:Workshop/SeminarDate:6 Mar 2010 - 20 Mar 2010Location:Auckland Region | North Shore
- Type:Workshop/SeminarDate:9 Mar 2010 - 30 Mar 2010Location:Auckland Region | North Shore
- Type:ExhibitionDate:3 Mar 2010 - 13 Mar 2010Location:Auckland Region | Auckland
- Type:MusicDate:4 Mar 2010Location:Lower Hutt | Wellington Region
- Type:Workshop/SeminarDate:20 Mar 2010 - 1 May 2010Location:Auckland Region | North Shore
- Type:Workshop/SeminarDate:1 May 2010 - 22 May 2010Location:Auckland Region | North Shore
- Type:Workshop/SeminarDate:14 Apr 2010 - 5 May 2010Location:Auckland Region | North Shore
- Type:Workshop/SeminarDate:10 Mar 2010 - 31 Mar 2010Location:Auckland Region | North Shore
- Type:MultidisciplinaryDate:15 May 2010 - 16 May 2010Location:New Zealand
- Type:ArtDate:7 Mar 2010Location:Auckland Region | Manukau
- Type:Seminar/Public LectureDate:16 Mar 2010Location:Auckland Region | Auckland
- Type:Seminar/Public LectureDate:16 Mar 2010 - 19 May 2010Location:Auckland Region | Auckland
- Type:ExhibitionDate:1 May 2010 - 2 Jun 2010Location:Wellington | Wellington Region
- Type:Seminar/Public LectureDate:26 Mar 2010 - 24 Apr 2010Location:Auckland Region | Auckland | Wellington | Christchurch | Wellington Region | Canterbury
- Type:Workshop/SeminarDate:27 Mar 2010 - 28 Mar 2010Location:New Zealand | Wellington Region
- Type:LiteratureDate:10 Mar 2010 - 13 Mar 2010Location:Wellington | Wellington Region
- Type:ExhibitionDate:5 Mar 2010 - 26 Mar 2010Location:Wellington | Wellington Region
- Type:ExhibitionDate:1 Mar 2010 - 12 Mar 2010Location:Wellington | Wellington Region
- Type:TheatreDate:6 Mar 2010 - 27 Mar 2010Location:Auckland Region | Auckland
- Type:ArtDate:26 Feb 2010 - 21 Mar 2010Location:Lower Hutt | Wellington Region
- Type:Workshop/SeminarDate:13 Mar 2010Location:Auckland Region | Auckland
SHOW | THE GALLERY
Pictures & Paintings
- Features a Foxy Nun, a leather jacketed possum and a '58 Ford all set on NZ back roads (Woodstock junction South Island)
- new paintings looking at male expression of emotions. Vinyl, House paint, Spray paint, Acrylic
- new paintings looking at male expression of emotions. Vinyl, House paint, Spray paint, Acrylic
Object Art
- This pendant has been created for the Moana Whenua Exhibition - March 7-15 2010 Cloisters Gallery, The Arts Centre of Christchurch
- New work by Ben Foster entitled People go Round, Kintetic Sculpture
Videos
- Our participation film for the second Art By Chance
- My showreel contains freelance and personal work. All content is 100% art directed, designed and animated.
- My Flash showreel is made up of scenes that I did as a Flash Animator for several TV series mostly outsourced from Canadian animation producers.
- Hunting clever bastards in the Coromandel
Writing
- A young boy is charged by an Angel with finding 7 gifts given to the Earth when it was formed. He finds they are not neatly wrapped in pretty boxes.
Illustrations & Cartoons
- 2 Happy Mermaids deciding to go on shore to get a glimpse of human life , their fantasy









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