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.


Cathy Aronson
Editor
The Big Idea - Te Aria Nui

Latest News

Tell us about your News & Story Ideas or let us know What's On.
  • Last Train Home (director Lixin Fan) scooped Best International Feature Documentary.

    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.

  • Dean and Britta performing to a screening of 13 of Andy Warhol’s famous Silver Factory screen tests, Lincoln Centre New York. Photo Derek Meade.

    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.

  • Pas de deux. Photo copyright 1968 National Film Board of Canada.

    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.

  • Designed by Garth Chester | Curvesse Chair

    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.

  • Fog - written and directed by Peter Salmon, produced by Rachel Gardner.

    Starting this Thursday - New Zealand made short films will play ahead of most feature films at the Paramount in Wellington.

  • "Built Fabric" by Mizuho Nishioka & Tane Moleta

    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.

  • Four leaders - Jim, Gerald, Steve, and Gabe Yellowhawk

    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.

  • Around 300 fans of Radio New Zealand came to show their support for the state broadcaster at Parliament.

    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

  • Judy Millar Giraffe-Bottle-Gun 2009, installation view Te Papa.

    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

  • Save Radio New Zealand

    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 Web
  • Andrew Correa

    Renee 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

  • ScreenTalk: Ginette McDonald.

    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.

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 News
  • Matz 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

Including Employment Opportunities, Auditions, Awards, Call for Proposals/Entries, Commissions, Competitions, Freelance Opportunities, Funding/Grant/Philanthropy, Internships, Looking for Cast & Crew, Tenders and Volunteer & Unpaid work. Go to www.thebigidea.co.nz/work

Enterprise News

  • Auckland Art Festival's Red Square

    Inside: Work - the latest spotlight on interesting jobs in the creative sector, March 2.

  • Cult film maker David Blyth.

    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

Submit your jobs and other career opportunities here. Find out about making them bold or being Job Of The Week here.
  • 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 Opportunity
    Location:
    Auckland Region | North Shore
    Submitted:
    Thursday, 04 Mar 2010
    Applications Close:
    Friday, 19 March 2010
    Organisation:
    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 Opportunity
    Location:
    Auckland Region | Auckland
    Submitted:
    Wednesday, 03 Mar 2010
    Applications Close:
    Saturday, 20 March 2010
    Organisation:
    Bramly Art and Creative School
  • He kaitāpikitia mō Pūkoro 4
    Category:
    Freelance Opportunity
    Location:
    Auckland Region | Waitakere
    Submitted:
    Wednesday, 03 Mar 2010
    Applications Close:
    Friday, 12 March 2010
    Organisation:
    Kura Productions Ltd
  • Assistant Editor for documentary/Animation
    Category:
    Employment Opportunity
    Location:
    Auckland Region | Auckland
    Submitted:
    Wednesday, 03 Mar 2010
    Applications Close:
    Friday, 5 March 2010
    Organisation:
    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 media
    Category:
    Employment Opportunity
    Location:
    Auckland Region | Auckland
    Submitted:
    Wednesday, 03 Mar 2010
    Applications Close:
    Friday, 26 March 2010
    Organisation:
    SWPR
  • We are looking for someone to create a vehicle handover video for our clients.
    Category:
    Freelance Opportunity
    Location:
    Auckland Region | Auckland
    Submitted:
    Wednesday, 03 Mar 2010
    Applications Close:
    Wednesday, 24 March 2010
    Organisation:
    Wilderness Motorhomes (John Managh)
  • Young and Hungry Arts Trust is currently seeking two Theatrical Directors for the 2010 Festival of New Theatre
    Category:
    Employment Opportunity
    Location:
    Wellington Region
    Submitted:
    Wednesday, 03 Mar 2010
    Applications Close:
    Friday, 12 March 2010
    Organisation:
    2010 Festival of New Theatre
  • Runner needed for short film
    Category:
    Employment Opportunity
    Location:
    Auckland Region | Auckland
    Submitted:
    Wednesday, 03 Mar 2010
    Applications Close:
    Friday, 5 March 2010
    Organisation:
    Sally Tran
  • Prepare marketing/publicity plans for SCAPE 2010 & delivery of them. Responsible for collation, editing and production of materials.
    Category:
    Employment Opportunity
    Location:
    Christchurch | Canterbury
    Submitted:
    Wednesday, 03 Mar 2010
    Applications Close:
    Friday, 26 March 2010
    Organisation:
    SCAPE 2010 Christchurch Biennial
  • Grpahic Design Tutor
    Category:
    Employment Opportunity
    Location:
    Bay Of Plenty | Tauranga
    Submitted:
    Tuesday, 02 Mar 2010
    Applications Close:
    Thursday, 18 March 2010
    Organisation:
    Bay of Plenty Polytechnic
  • 12 month parental leave contract position of Licensing Representative available within the Licensing Services Department APRA Office.
    Category:
    Employment Opportunity
    Location:
    Auckland Region | Auckland
    Submitted:
    Tuesday, 02 Mar 2010
    Applications Close:
    Thursday, 11 March 2010
    Organisation:
    APRA|AMCOS
  • Concert and Event Licensing Representative within the APRA Licensing Services Department.
    Category:
    Employment Opportunity
    Location:
    Auckland Region | Auckland
    Submitted:
    Tuesday, 02 Mar 2010
    Applications Close:
    Thursday, 11 March 2010
    Organisation:
    APRA|AMCOS NZ
  • 3D Maya Tutor Required - Maya version 2010
    Category:
    Freelance Opportunity
    Location:
    Auckland Region | North Shore
    Submitted:
    Tuesday, 02 Mar 2010
    Applications Close:
    Friday, 16 April 2010
    Organisation:
    South Seas Animation School
  • GALLERY ASSISTANT
    Category:
    Employment Opportunity
    Location:
    Auckland Region | Auckland
    Submitted:
    Tuesday, 02 Mar 2010
    Applications Close:
    Tuesday, 23 March 2010
    Organisation:
    FHE Galleries
  • Editing together the coolest show reel ever!
    Category:
    Employment Opportunity
    Location:
    Auckland Region | Auckland
    Submitted:
    Tuesday, 02 Mar 2010
    Applications Close:
    Wednesday, 31 March 2010
    Organisation:
    Film Student/Junior Edit
  • We're looking for an experienced writer / director for a 19 week contract on a new talk show
    Category:
    Employment Opportunity
    Location:
    Auckland Region | Auckland
    Submitted:
    Tuesday, 02 Mar 2010
    Applications Close:
    Monday, 22 March 2010
    Organisation:
    ButoBase Ltd
  • Holiday Photography Tutor
    Category:
    Employment Opportunity
    Location:
    Auckland Region | Auckland
    Submitted:
    Tuesday, 02 Mar 2010
    Applications Close:
    Friday, 2 April 2010
    Organisation:
    Bubble Dome Ltd / Jenny Wallace
  • Holiday Architecture Tutor
    Category:
    Employment Opportunity
    Location:
    Waikato | Hamilton | Christchurch | Canterbury
    Submitted:
    Tuesday, 02 Mar 2010
    Applications Close:
    Friday, 2 April 2010
    Organisation:
    Bubble Dome Ltd / Jenny Wallace
  • Holiday Movie Making Tutor
    Category:
    Employment Opportunity
    Location:
    Auckland Region | Waikato
    Submitted:
    Tuesday, 02 Mar 2010
    Applications Close:
    Friday, 2 April 2010
    Organisation:
    Bubble Dome Ltd / Jenny Wallace
  • A young passionate Music Scout who stays in the know about whats hot
    Category:
    Employment Opportunity
    Location:
    Auckland Region | Auckland
    Submitted:
    Monday, 01 Mar 2010
    Applications Close:
    Saturday, 20 March 2010
    Organisation:
    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 Opportunity
    Location:
    Auckland Region
    Submitted:
    Monday, 01 Mar 2010
    Applications Close:
    Friday, 12 March 2010
    Organisation:
    Pacific Dance Project
  • Graphic Designer
    Category:
    Employment Opportunity
    Location:
    Wellington | Wellington Region
    Submitted:
    Monday, 01 Mar 2010
    Applications Close:
    Thursday, 4 March 2010
    Organisation:
    LearnKey NZ Ltd
  • A dynamic and screen production savvy individual with excellent skills in production and facilities management is required
    Category:
    Employment Opportunity
    Location:
    Auckland Region | Auckland
    Submitted:
    Monday, 01 Mar 2010
    Applications Close:
    Tuesday, 9 March 2010
    Organisation:
    Unitec Institute of Technology
  • Research Project: Young Emerging Arts Practitioners
    Category:
    Tender
    Location:
    New Zealand
    Submitted:
    Monday, 01 Mar 2010
    Applications Close:
    Monday, 15 March 2010
    Organisation:
    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 Opportunity
    Location:
    Auckland Region | Manukau
    Submitted:
    Monday, 01 Mar 2010
    Applications Close:
    Monday, 8 March 2010
    Organisation:
    Manukau City Council
  • Are you committed to taking contemporary art into a community context and showcasing community art to a wider audience?
    Category:
    Employment Opportunity
    Location:
    Auckland Region | Manukau
    Submitted:
    Monday, 01 Mar 2010
    Applications Close:
    Monday, 8 March 2010
    Organisation:
    Manukau City Council
  • Digitisation of photographic materials from the Alexander Turnbull Library.
    Category:
    Employment Opportunity
    Location:
    Wellington | Wellington Region
    Submitted:
    Monday, 01 Mar 2010
    Applications Close:
    Thursday, 4 March 2010
    Organisation:
    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 Opportunity
    Location:
    Auckland Region | Auckland
    Submitted:
    Friday, 26 Feb 2010
    Applications Close:
    Monday, 8 March 2010
    Organisation:
    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 Opportunity
    Location:
    Auckland Region | Auckland
    Submitted:
    Friday, 26 Feb 2010
    Applications Close:
    Wednesday, 3 March 2010
    Organisation:
    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 Opportunity
    Location:
    Auckland Region | Auckland
    Submitted:
    Friday, 26 Feb 2010
    Applications Close:
    Sunday, 14 March 2010
    Organisation:
    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 Opportunity
    Location:
    Wellington Region
    Submitted:
    Friday, 26 Feb 2010
    Applications Close:
    Wednesday, 10 March 2010
    Organisation:
    NZ Film Commission
  • Auckland city council is seeking a creative marketing specialist to work on the Mint Urban Apparel youth arts project.
    Category:
    Employment Opportunity
    Location:
    Auckland Region | Auckland
    Submitted:
    Thursday, 25 Feb 2010
    Applications Close:
    Tuesday, 9 March 2010
    Organisation:
    Auckland City Council
  • professional actors
    Category:
    Audition
    Location:
    Auckland Region | North Shore
    Submitted:
    Thursday, 25 Feb 2010
    Applications Close:
    Friday, 5 March 2010
    Organisation:
    Devonport Theatre Company

Jobs & Opportunities - unpaid

Includes unpaid work e.g. voluntary, work experience or looking for cast & crew. There may be some great career development opportunities here and ways you can help other people develop their creative practice. Submit your jobs and other career opportunities here. Find out about making them bold or being Job Of The Week here.
  • Crew & Location Required
    Category:
    Looking for Cast and Crew
    Location:
    Auckland Region | Auckland
    Submitted:
    Wednesday, 03 Mar 2010
    Applications Close:
    Monday, 29 March 2010
    Organisation:
    PF Production
  • Makeup Artist required for short film.
    Category:
    Looking for Cast and Crew
    Location:
    Auckland Region | Auckland
    Submitted:
    Wednesday, 03 Mar 2010
    Applications Close:
    Monday, 29 March 2010
    Organisation:
    PF Production
  • LIGHT - Watercolour, Jewellery & Textiles
    Category:
    Call for Proposals/Entries
    Location:
    Northland | Auckland Region | Waikato | Coromandel | Bay Of Plenty | Auckland | Waitakere | Manukau | North Shore | Whangarei | Coromandel | Thames | Hamilton | Rotorua | Tauranga | Taupo
    Submitted:
    Wednesday, 03 Mar 2010
    Applications Close:
    Saturday, 24 April 2010
    Organisation:
    MAIRANGI ARTS CENTRE
  • LARGE CONTEMPORARY ABSTRACTS EXHIBITION
    Category:
    Call for Proposals/Entries
    Location:
    New Zealand | Auckland Region | Auckland
    Submitted:
    Wednesday, 03 Mar 2010
    Applications Close:
    Saturday, 10 April 2010
    Organisation:
    MAIRANGI ARTS CENTRE
  • Gallery volunteers required to assist opening night
    Category:
    Volunteer or Unpaid
    Location:
    Auckland Region | Auckland
    Submitted:
    Wednesday, 03 Mar 2010
    Applications Close:
    Sunday, 7 March 2010
    Organisation:
    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 Crew
    Location:
    Auckland Region | Auckland
    Submitted:
    Tuesday, 02 Mar 2010
    Applications Close:
    Monday, 29 March 2010
    Organisation:
    PF Production
  • Male lead required
    Category:
    Volunteer or Unpaid
    Location:
    Auckland Region | Auckland
    Submitted:
    Tuesday, 02 Mar 2010
    Applications Close:
    Thursday, 11 March 2010
    Organisation:
    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 Opportunity
    Location:
    Auckland Region | Auckland
    Submitted:
    Tuesday, 02 Mar 2010
    Applications Close:
    Saturday, 19 June 2010
    Organisation:
    DMONIC INTENT.
  • Models for photographs
    Category:
    Employment Opportunity
    Location:
    Wellington | Wellington Region
    Submitted:
    Monday, 01 Mar 2010
    Applications Close:
    Tuesday, 1 June 2010
    Organisation:
    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/Entries
    Location:
    Asia | Europe | North America | South America
    Submitted:
    Monday, 01 Mar 2010
    Applications Close:
    Friday, 26 March 2010
    Organisation:
    Art by Chance Ultra Short Film Festival
  • Film Producer
    Category:
    Freelance Opportunity
    Location:
    Auckland Region | Auckland
    Submitted:
    Monday, 01 Mar 2010
    Applications Close:
    Saturday, 20 March 2010
    Organisation:
    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:
    Audition
    Location:
    Auckland Region | Auckland
    Submitted:
    Sunday, 28 Feb 2010
    Applications Close:
    Sunday, 9 May 2010
    Organisation:
    Howick Little Theatre
  • Film Director
    Category:
    Freelance Opportunity
    Location:
    Auckland Region | Auckland
    Submitted:
    Saturday, 27 Feb 2010
    Applications Close:
    Saturday, 27 March 2010
    Organisation:
    Spurpy Productions
  • Actors required for music video
    Category:
    Looking for Cast and Crew
    Location:
    Wellington Region
    Submitted:
    Saturday, 27 Feb 2010
    Applications Close:
    Friday, 5 March 2010
    Organisation:
    Blue Bubble Productions
  • seeking photographer to take up the project 'Captivating'
    Category:
    Volunteer or Unpaid
    Location:
    Wellington | Wellington Region
    Submitted:
    Saturday, 27 Feb 2010
    Applications Close:
    Tuesday, 20 April 2010
    Organisation:
    Roc Travers
  • Music hosts invited to make programmes for online station Jam Radio.
    Category:
    Employment Opportunity
    Location:
    Auckland Region
    Submitted:
    Friday, 26 Feb 2010
    Applications Close:
    Saturday, 1 May 2010
    Organisation:
    Jam Radio

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