The Big Idea Navigator Bulletin #15 - Thursday 22 April 2010
SmART talk 03 | Philanthropy: Getting Enough? Read the weekly digest from the online forum with Margaret Belich and join in to share your stories, questions and challenges about the art of fundraising in New Zealand's arts and cultural sector.
"I’m hoping that some of the effective tools and techniques that work for the arts community here and internationally will be discussed." - Margaret Belich
CNZ Recurrent Funding Review: Part two of this feature article examines the question of what organisations should get multiyear funding and why.
TBI Q&A: Home By Christmas is a film memoir based on filmmaker Gaylene Preston’s interviews with her father about his World War II experiences. The doco-drama reflects on the secret loves and enduring spirit that drove a generation.
Win tickets: Ask Gaylene Preston your question for a chance to win one of two double-passes to see the film.
Visual Arts: Mark Amery reviews exhibitions by emerging contemporary Maori artists showing in Wellington, including Leilani Kake’s moving three-part documentary video work Tino Rangatira Tanga.
How Freelancers Can Succeed: Ande Schurr interviews Kerry Prendeville, a production manager for TV commercials.
Inside Work: This week we feature jobs from Wellington, Napier, Auckland and Christchurch.
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Latest News
New Zealand mystery drama Kaitangata Twitch has won the Platinum Award, (top prize) at the 2010 WorldFest in Houston, Texas in the Children’s / Family Television Series category.
NZ International Comedy Festival organisers have announced today that only one show is being cancelled due to international travel disruptions.
Lifebelts turn into bottle coolers, brushes into lampshades – the exhibition 'somewhat different' shows design that diverges from the conventional.
The finalists for the 2010 S³ Pacific Music Awards have been announced.
The Lovely Specimens is a body of illustrated works inspired by medical journals by the Wellington based artist known as Used Bandaid.
Singer/songwriter Jayson Norris has written a sentimental song to honour the 28th Maori Battalion and will be performing at Kotahi te Wairua, Maori Television’s annual Anzac Day commemorative concert.
Maori Television will once again devote its entire 17-hour schedule to Anzac Day on the nation’s day of commemoration. Anzac 2010 - Kotahi te Wairua – ‘One Spirit’ - screens on Sunday April 25 2010 from 5.50am.
In two parts Mark Amery looks at Creative New Zealand’s review of recurrent funding. Part one looked at what the review proposes. Part two examines the question of what arts organisations should get multiyear funding and why.
Christchurch Art Gallery and Hawke's Bay Museum & Art Gallery have each won top honours in the 2010 New Zealand Museum Awards.
Waikato Museum and ArtsPost visitors will be able to experience the sights and sounds of war during an Anzac Day programme on Sunday 25 April.
Fat Freddy’s Drop has announced a string of shows in Europe and the West Coast of America that will follow The Freddy’s Show tour of New Zealand theatres.
The New Zealand PEN Centre is deeply concerned at the deterioration in the relationship between the military government of Fiji and the press.
Settlers Film Club start their season with the classic Koyaanisqatsi, directed by Godfrey Regio with a music sound track by Philip Glass, this film will be screened at the magical Landsendt Tropical Gardens in West Auckland.
As NZ Music Month 2010 beckons, CPIT and Christchurchmusic.org.nz are proud to present CHARTFEST 2010 - Christchurch’s largest indoor multi-stage festival.
TBI Q&A
Home By Christmas is a film memoir based on filmmaker Gaylene Preston’s interviews with her father about his World War II experiences. The doco-drama reflects on the secret loves and enduring spirit that drove a generation.
Win tickets: Ask Gaylene Preston your question about the film.
Columns
Mark Amery reviews exhibitions by emerging contemporary Maori artists showing in Wellington, including Leilani Kake’s moving three-part documentary video work Tino Rangatira Tanga.
Column:Mark Amery: Visual Arts
Blogs
Philip Patston continues his look at gender fluidity and asks how the creative community could be continually delighted by humanity's diversity.
Blog:The Creative Collide
TBI TV
Danielle Cormack has grown up on screen. In this ScreenTalk interview she talks about her career, including a coveted role in the popular 80s soap Gloss when she was in her mid-teens.
Latest from GROW
A seminar where those who actually provide services to musicians have their say. They share tall tales and true about their experiences with musicians; the good and the bad, successes and failures, the dream and nightmare musicians. And from these invaluable insights, musicians will learn and understand to work with confidence and be respected in the industry - thus developing sustainable careers.
From:Tips and NewsThis year, 24 students from 13 different secondary schools will attend over 20 performances across a variety of venues in central Wellington for The Young & Hungry Ambassadors’ Programme.
From:Tips and NewsArt Speaks Many Languages is the theme for the 2010 Kids Art Festival at the Corban Estate Arts Centre.
From:Tips and NewsUNESCO and the Republic of Korea invite you to participate in the 2nd World Conference on Arts Education in Seoul from the 25th to 28th of May 2010.
From:Tips and NewsThe Arts Promotion Trust has been working with ten organisations and the WDC to explore the idea of a Culture, Heritage and Arts Resource Trust for the Whangarei District.
From:Tips and NewsApril 2010 Research Results: The total amount of gifts, grants and sponsorship, both cash and non-cash, received in 2007/08 by the 480 cultural organisations that responded to the survey was $383.2 million.
From:Development Resources
WORK | JOBS & OPPORTUNITIES
Enterprise News
Every time I ring or bump into Kerry Prendeville, a production manager for TV commercials, he is always working.
People like Kerry are exactly the sort of freelancers I like to interview for my column on this website. Not only are they sought after for their knowledge but also for their pleasant manner and harmonious work ethic.This week's Inside: Work features jobs in Wellington, Napier, Auckland and Christchurch.
Ongoing improvements in information and communication technologies, changes in business models, flexible working hours, restructuring and redundancies have seen home-based businesses flourish, according to a new study.
Two new directors and the reappointment of Mr Wayne Walden to the Board of the Maori Television Service have been announced.
Jobs & Opportunities - paid
- This individual will be responsible for mentoring on-air staff, developing the 95bFM library and managing audio projects for the stationCategory:Employment OpportunityLocation:Auckland Region | AucklandSubmitted:Thursday, 22 Apr 2010Applications Close:Friday, 30 April 2010Organisation:95bFM
- This individual will be research for new music material via music publications, blog sites and/or other media.Category:Employment OpportunityLocation:Auckland Region | AucklandSubmitted:Thursday, 22 Apr 2010Applications Close:Friday, 30 April 2010Organisation:95bFM
- Are you super creative and love the market scene? Make money from your creations by selling them at our DNA: Designers 'N' Artists Market in July.Category:Call for Proposals/EntriesLocation:Auckland Region | AucklandSubmitted:Wednesday, 21 Apr 2010Applications Close:Friday, 25 June 2010Organisation:DMONIC INTENT.
- Are you passionate about performing arts in New Zealand? Would you like to join a dynamic, committed team to help bring the magic of opera to even more audiences? Then this may be the role for you.Category:Employment OpportunityLocation:Auckland Region | AucklandSubmitted:Wednesday, 21 Apr 2010Applications Close:Saturday, 1 May 2010Organisation:NBR New Zealand Opera
- This is an opportunity to join a motivated, high-performing team at Wellington’s flagship art gallery which has placed Wellington and New Zealand on the international cultural map.Category:Employment OpportunityLocation:Wellington | Wellington RegionSubmitted:Wednesday, 21 Apr 2010Applications Close:Friday, 7 May 2010Organisation:Wellington Museums Trust - City Gallery Wellington
- We are seeking a friendly, enthusiastic, student centred person to join our team in the School of Media Arts.Category:Employment OpportunityLocation:WaikatoSubmitted:Wednesday, 21 Apr 2010Applications Close:Wednesday, 5 May 2010Organisation:WINTEC
- We are seeking an experienced Events Coordinator with proven relevant skills to work as part of a busy team organising key events, i.e. Examinations, Graduation, seminars, conferences and much more.Category:Employment OpportunityLocation:Auckland RegionSubmitted:Wednesday, 21 Apr 2010Applications Close:Friday, 14 May 2010Organisation:Massey University
- The New Zealand School of Music seeks to appoint a Lecturer in Contemporary Music and Culture, commencing in February 2011.Category:Employment OpportunityLocation:Wellington RegionSubmitted:Wednesday, 21 Apr 2010Applications Close:Friday, 28 May 2010Organisation:Vicoria University of Wellington
- We are seeking an experienced and professional Administrator with excellent communication skills to work in the School of Architecture, Building and Engineering.Category:Employment OpportunityLocation:OtagoSubmitted:Wednesday, 21 Apr 2010Applications Close:Friday, 7 May 2010Organisation:Otago Polytechnic
- As Archives Support Assistant and part of the front desk team, you will be the point of contact for public enquiries and responsible for determining the archives required to meet information needsCategory:Employment OpportunityLocation:Wellington RegionSubmitted:Wednesday, 21 Apr 2010Applications Close:Wednesday, 5 May 2010Organisation:Wellington City Council
- Always wanted to work in a Library? Here is an opportunity to join our diverse and friendly team at the Tauranga City LibrariesCategory:Employment OpportunityLocation:Bay Of Plenty | TaurangaSubmitted:Wednesday, 21 Apr 2010Applications Close:Friday, 30 April 2010Organisation:Tauranga City Council
- As part of the media industry, TVNZ is transforming and we have an exciting opportunity for an experienced HR Consultant to join our team.Category:Employment OpportunityLocation:Auckland RegionSubmitted:Wednesday, 21 Apr 2010Applications Close:Sunday, 25 April 2010Organisation:TVNZ
- This key role ensures that the Faculty's PR and marketing activities are coordinated with those of the University.Category:Employment OpportunityLocation:WaikatoSubmitted:Wednesday, 21 Apr 2010Applications Close:Friday, 30 April 2010Organisation:University of Waikato
- Our dynamic Student Recruitment team in Palmerston North is looking for a professional and enthusiastic person to take on the vital role of Online Marketing Coordinator/Graphic DesignerCategory:Employment OpportunityLocation:Manawatu Region | Palmerston NorthSubmitted:Wednesday, 21 Apr 2010Applications Close:Friday, 23 April 2010Organisation:Universal College of Learning
- The Ministry of Education's Communications Group is seeking a strategic communications practitioner with extensive experience in managing media, risk, and reputation in a high-profile environment.MediCategory:Employment OpportunityLocation:Wellington RegionSubmitted:Wednesday, 21 Apr 2010Applications Close:Friday, 30 April 2010Organisation:Ministry of Education
- An excellent opportunity exists for a skilled person to enhance their career in a role encompassing a broad range of responsibilities.Category:Employment OpportunityLocation:Christchurch | CanterburySubmitted:Wednesday, 21 Apr 2010Applications Close:Tuesday, 27 April 2010Organisation:Academy Publishing
- Destination Queenstown is looking for a top Communications Manager to make a difference in one of NZ's leading Regional Tourism Organisations.Category:Employment OpportunityLocation:OtagoSubmitted:Wednesday, 21 Apr 2010Applications Close:Friday, 23 April 2010Organisation:Destination Queenstown
- The Auckland War Memorial Museum requires an Events Co-ordinator for one year fixed-term (starting Monday, 7 June 2010).Category:Employment OpportunityLocation:Auckland RegionSubmitted:Wednesday, 21 Apr 2010Applications Close:Friday, 7 May 2010Organisation:Auckland War Memorial Museum
- New Zealand's most-trusted and respected consumer organisation is looking for a top-notch graphic designer...Category:Employment OpportunityLocation:Wellington RegionSubmitted:Wednesday, 21 Apr 2010Applications Close:Friday, 30 April 2010Organisation:Consumer NZ
- Come join our team for this exciting career opportunity which sees you contributing to the creative direction of many ongoing projects within OverlandCategory:Employment OpportunityLocation:Auckland RegionSubmitted:Wednesday, 21 Apr 2010Applications Close:Wednesday, 28 April 2010Organisation:Overland Footwear
- Young & Hungry Arts Trust is seeking proposals for a website redesign.Category:TenderLocation:Wellington | Wellington RegionSubmitted:Tuesday, 20 Apr 2010Applications Close:Thursday, 29 April 2010Organisation:Young & Hungry Arts Trust
- Freelance camera operators with minimum of 2 years requiredCategory:Freelance OpportunityLocation:Auckland Region | AucklandSubmitted:Tuesday, 20 Apr 2010Applications Close:Monday, 30 August 2010Organisation:Pure productions Ltd
- Part time Dance tutor needed!Category:Employment OpportunityLocation:WaikatoSubmitted:Tuesday, 20 Apr 2010Applications Close:Sunday, 30 May 2010Organisation:Future Te Aroha
- Natcoll is a market leader in graphic design, multimedia and web development education. Our Wellington campus is seeking a permanent full-time tutor for our Interactive Design course.Category:Employment OpportunityLocation:Wellington | Wellington RegionSubmitted:Tuesday, 20 Apr 2010Applications Close:Monday, 19 April 2010Organisation:Natcoll Design Technology
- MALE SINGER WITH CHARISMACategory:AuditionLocation:New Zealand | Auckland Region | Auckland | ManukauSubmitted:Monday, 19 Apr 2010Applications Close:Thursday, 28 April 2011Organisation:The Casanova Project
- Costume design and sewing for a spectacular community arts event in Dunedin.Category:Employment OpportunityLocation:Dunedin | OtagoSubmitted:Monday, 19 Apr 2010Applications Close:Friday, 30 April 2010Organisation:Dunedin Midwinter Celebrations
- We’re looking for a Photographic / Digital Imaging Technician who shares our passion and commitment.Category:Employment OpportunityLocation:Wellington | Wellington RegionSubmitted:Monday, 19 Apr 2010Applications Close:Tuesday, 27 April 2010Organisation:NZMS
- Photography Lecturer for our Certificate in Digital Photography courseCategory:Employment OpportunityLocation:Auckland Region | AucklandSubmitted:Monday, 19 Apr 2010Applications Close:Friday, 30 April 2010Organisation:Raffles College of Design and Commerce
- We are seeking proposals from experienced Theatre / Performing Arts professionals to deliver specific events, as part of the festivals programme, under contract to Nelson City Council.Category:Call for Proposals/EntriesLocation:Nelson | Nelson & Bays RegionSubmitted:Monday, 19 Apr 2010Applications Close:Friday, 30 April 2010Organisation:Nelson City Council - Nelson Arts and Summer Festivals
- Are you Maori, funny and want to be on Maori TV? We need a comedian to feature on our weekly showCategory:Looking for Cast and CrewLocation:Auckland Region | AucklandSubmitted:Monday, 19 Apr 2010Applications Close:Thursday, 29 April 2010Organisation:Butobase
- Direct MarketingCategory:AuditionLocation:Christchurch | CanterburySubmitted:Sunday, 18 Apr 2010Applications Close:Saturday, 1 May 2010Organisation:Great Girls Escape
- We are looking for people to service and sell our international recognized range of molding making rubbers, resins and special effects products to a wide variety of companies through out New Zealand.Category:CommissionLocation:Northland | New Zealand | Auckland Region | Waikato | Gisborne Region | Auckland | North Shore | Wellington | Whangarei | Hamilton | Gisborne | Wellington Region | Nelson & Bays Region | Canterbury | OtagoSubmitted:Sunday, 18 Apr 2010Applications Close:Saturday, 15 May 2010Organisation:Sculpture Workshop
- Essential attributes for the position include experience within the performing arts sector and experience in hosting.Category:Employment OpportunityLocation:Nelson | Nelson & Bays RegionSubmitted:Friday, 16 Apr 2010Applications Close:Tuesday, 27 April 2010Organisation:Fanselow Bell
- Essential attributes for the position include experience within the performing arts sector and aspects of technical production for theatres.Category:Employment OpportunityLocation:Nelson | Nelson & Bays RegionSubmitted:Friday, 16 Apr 2010Applications Close:Tuesday, 27 April 2010Organisation:Fanselow Bell
- Essential attributes for this position include experience within the performing arts sector and a proven ability with budgeting & financial skills.Category:Employment OpportunityLocation:Nelson | Nelson & Bays RegionSubmitted:Friday, 16 Apr 2010Applications Close:Tuesday, 27 April 2010Organisation:Fanselow Bell on behalf of the Theatre Royal, Nelson
- Supporting actress for character "Princess" a street wise yet angelic young maori woman.Category:Looking for Cast and CrewLocation:Auckland Region | AucklandSubmitted:Thursday, 15 Apr 2010Applications Close:Saturday, 15 May 2010Organisation:A Shore Thing Films
- Directors required for productions in the second half of the Fortune Theatre 2010 seasonCategory:Call for Proposals/EntriesLocation:Dunedin | OtagoSubmitted:Thursday, 15 Apr 2010Applications Close:Friday, 30 April 2010Organisation:Fortune Theatre, Dunedin
- Producer/PR Person required for Auckland Playback Theatre companyCategory:Employment OpportunityLocation:Auckland Region | AucklandSubmitted:Thursday, 15 Apr 2010Applications Close:Saturday, 15 May 2010Organisation:Auckland Playback Theatre
- Woman actor (25-35 yo) and child actor (3-5 yo) required for student TVC project filming 4th MayCategory:AuditionLocation:Auckland Region | AucklandSubmitted:Thursday, 15 Apr 2010Applications Close:Thursday, 22 April 2010Organisation:Rose Damon, Department of Performing and Screen Arts, Unitec
Jobs & Opportunities - unpaid
- The concept is simple - you pitch the strategies and ideas that will see your business capitalise on the Tournament.Category:Call for Proposals/EntriesLocation:Auckland RegionSubmitted:Thursday, 22 Apr 2010Applications Close:Friday, 4 June 2010Organisation:Auckland City Council (as part of the Regional Economic Development Workstream)
- I need a bit of help writing a proposal to gain copyright and fundingCategory:Funding/Grant/PhilanthropyLocation:Auckland RegionSubmitted:Wednesday, 21 Apr 2010Applications Close:Friday, 30 April 2010Organisation:Warren Turner
- Web Creator/DesignerCategory:Volunteer or UnpaidLocation:Auckland Region | AucklandSubmitted:Wednesday, 21 Apr 2010Applications Close:Saturday, 22 May 2010Organisation:Priscilla
- Pin hole camera imagesCategory:Call for Proposals/EntriesLocation:New Zealand | Otago | AsiaSubmitted:Wednesday, 21 Apr 2010Applications Close:Wednesday, 30 June 2010Organisation:{lanyop} lagniappe small art gallery
- Lead Actor in high definition 5 minute student short filmCategory:AuditionLocation:Auckland Region | AucklandSubmitted:Tuesday, 20 Apr 2010Applications Close:Friday, 30 April 2010Organisation:AUT-Allan Xia
- $75pw - shared office/studio space to rent in Birkenhead PointCategory:Employment OpportunityLocation:Auckland Region | North ShoreSubmitted:Monday, 19 Apr 2010Applications Close:Wednesday, 1 December 2010Organisation:Kelly Selkirk
- RCRD are looking for an amazing up and coming artist/designer to work on posters for our upcoming season.Category:Volunteer or UnpaidLocation:New Zealand | Wellington | Wellington RegionSubmitted:Monday, 19 Apr 2010Applications Close:Wednesday, 28 April 2010Organisation:Richter City Roller Derby
- experienced/capeable and independent person required to lock down shoot locations.Category:Volunteer or UnpaidLocation:Auckland Region | AucklandSubmitted:Monday, 19 Apr 2010Applications Close:Wednesday, 19 May 2010Organisation:White Knuckle Productions
- Dancers needed for new music artistCategory:Employment OpportunityLocation:Auckland Region | AucklandSubmitted:Sunday, 18 Apr 2010Applications Close:Wednesday, 30 June 2010Organisation:JJ Fong
- sound design for a short film and two animationsCategory:Looking for Cast and CrewLocation:Auckland Region | AucklandSubmitted:Saturday, 17 Apr 2010Applications Close:Wednesday, 30 June 2010Organisation:Tessa Monash
- Requiring actor to play a clean cut businessman in his 20's. Actress to play his partner.Category:AuditionLocation:Wellington | Wellington RegionSubmitted:Saturday, 17 Apr 2010Applications Close:Thursday, 22 April 2010Organisation:Pavel Kvatch
- Acting Opportunity for a variety of actors in the graduation film 'The Flat'Category:Volunteer or UnpaidLocation:Wellington RegionSubmitted:Friday, 16 Apr 2010Applications Close:Monday, 10 May 2010Organisation:The New Zealand Film and Television School
- The hunt for Christchurch’s best Ukulele Orchestra is on!Category:Employment OpportunityLocation:Christchurch | CanterburySubmitted:Thursday, 15 Apr 2010Applications Close:Saturday, 29 May 2010Organisation:Christchurchmusic.org.nz
- For New Zealand Music Month 2010 CHART in association with CJ's Musicworks is on the hunt for Christchurch’s best School Band AND Music Team.Category:CompetitionLocation:Christchurch | CanterburySubmitted:Thursday, 15 Apr 2010Applications Close:Monday, 19 April 2010Organisation:Christchurchmusic.org.nz
Events
- Type:ExhibitionDate:30 Apr 2010 - 24 May 2010Location:Auckland Region | Auckland
- Type:Workshop/SeminarDate:15 May 2010 - 16 May 2010Location:Wellington Region
- Type:MusicDate:12 May 2010Location:Auckland Region | North Shore
- Type:ArtDate:23 May 2010Location:Auckland Region | North Shore
- Type:LiteratureDate:29 Apr 2010Location:Auckland Region | Auckland
- Type:MultidisciplinaryDate:6 May 2010Location:Auckland Region
- Type:ComedyDate:27 Apr 2010 - 1 May 2010Location:Wellington | Wellington Region
- Type:MusicDate:27 Apr 2010Location:Christchurch | Canterbury
- Type:ArtDate:20 May 2010Location:Wellington | Wellington Region
- Type:ArtDate:19 May 2010Location:Wellington | Wellington Region
- Type:ArtDate:12 May 2010Location:Wellington | Wellington Region
- Type:Seminar/Public LectureDate:27 Apr 2010Location:Auckland Region | Auckland
- Type:Workshop/SeminarDate:22 Apr 2010Location:Auckland Region | Auckland
- Type:Seminar/Public LectureDate:21 Apr 2010Location:Wellington | Wellington Region
- Type:Workshop/SeminarDate:31 May 2010Location:Auckland Region | Auckland
- Type:Workshop/SeminarDate:29 May 2010 - 30 May 2010Location:Auckland Region
- Type:Workshop/SeminarDate:24 May 2010 - 26 May 2010Location:Auckland Region
- Type:Workshop/SeminarDate:15 May 2010 - 16 May 2010Location:Auckland Region
- Type:Workshop/SeminarDate:2 May 2010 - 23 May 2010Location:Auckland Region
- Type:Workshop/SeminarDate:26 Apr 2010 - 21 May 2010Location:Auckland Region
- Type:Workshop/SeminarDate:24 Apr 2010 - 25 Apr 2010Location:Auckland Region
- Type:Workshop/SeminarDate:4 May 2010 - 25 May 2010Location:Auckland Region
- Type:Workshop/SeminarDate:19 Apr 2010 - 23 Apr 2010Location:Auckland Region | Auckland
- Type:ArtDate:5 May 2010 - 23 Jun 2010Location:Auckland Region | Manukau
- Type:ArtDate:5 May 2010 - 2 Jun 2010Location:Auckland Region | Manukau
- Type:ArtDate:26 Apr 2010 - 28 Jun 2010Location:Auckland Region | Manukau
SHOW | THE GALLERY
Pictures & Paintings
- viewed from the south side of Tiritiri Matangi Island - copyright Tania Sunde 2010
Videos
- Maori TV's "Kaitangata Twitch"
- My submission for The Mint Chicks music video competition.
- Tim Richards at the Technical Sessions.
Writing
- Twenty years ago, Peter Finlay spent time at Lake Alice, the psychiatric institution.Shortly after leaving, he wrote the story of his hospitalization
Illustrations & Cartoons
- Original character sketch of the White Rabbit character from the Alice in Wonderland story
















































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