TBI Q&A: Last week a $9.5 million lottery fund was announced to support nationwide festival events during the Rugby World Cup 2011. Festival Director Briony Ellis talks about the huge task of coordinating the festival and the important part arts and culture play in showcasing New Zealand.
"We know that visitors are looking for authentic experiences where they can learn about and experience new cultures and engage with local people."
Visual Arts: Mark Amery says the painter-printmaker tradition has been in decline in recent years. While the busy stockroom of the likes of Williams Gallery in Petone demonstrates it's alive and well, younger artists are more likely to work across a wide range of media, with works on paper no longer feeling so much like a subset to bigger flasher artforms.
“As Solander Works on Paper Gallery shows in abundance, there's an array of artists practising principally on paper nationally. An appraisal through survey exhibition or publication of these artists, who often go under the art world radar, is overdue.”
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Latest News
New Zealand dance crew ReQuest has won the 2010 World Hip Hop Dance championship in the United States.
A Shanghai-based design company, which says it is heavily influenced by New Zealand’s natural world, will be among the presenters at Spark 2010, Wintec’s international festival of media, arts and design.
Six dance styles in ninety minutes – it can only be Speed Dancing, the action-packed interactive launch of the Body Festival, which kicks off on 24 September in Christchurch.
This exhibition at Objectspace employs the ancient okoshi-ezu technique to represent certain streams of development in contemporary Japanese architecture.
Cold Clay, Emptiness..., the latest work by New Zealand video artist SJ.Ramir has been selected to screen in the Orizzonti section of the 67th Venice International Film Festival.
With a focus on the very best in New Zealand writing and book illustration for children the Storylines Free Family Days will be held in Wellington, Christchurch, Whangarei and Auckland in August.
Oliver Driver has done a great job of directing Stephen Sondheim’s 1991 musical, based on a book by John Weidman - the show is dynamic and engaging.
This Thursday night six artists – poets, visual artists and musicians - from the FRIDA DAVID LIVES HERE exhibition, will be featured at the first Art Salon at KISSS.
Emma Bugden has been appointed Programmes Manager / Senior Curator of TheNewDowse art museum. Emma is currently Director of Artspace in Auckland.
The finalists for the 2010 APRA Silver Scroll Awards have been announced.
The passion and scandal of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s classic American novel, The Great Gatsby, is brought to the stage in a thrilling new adaptation by Ken Duncum.
Documentary producer Emily Anderson has been overwhelmed by support from the arts community for her film about the Queen Mary Hospital in Hanmer Springs.
TBI Q&A
NZ 2011 Festival Director Briony Ellis talks about the huge task of coordinating the festival and the important part arts and culture play in showcasing New Zealand.
Columns
As Solander Works on Paper Gallery shows in abundance, there's an array of artists practising principally on paper nationally. An appraisal through survey exhibition or publication of these artists, who often go under the art world radar, is overdue.
Column:Mark Amery: Visual Arts
Blogs
Is social media just a waste of organisations' time? Should marketers be doing better things with their time ... like booking TV ads? Or is there another point of view?
Blog:Right Brained Web
Interviews
A former Cambridge woman and her New Zealand-born husband are forging an international reputation in design from their Australian base. Wintec journalism student Jess Thorne-George spoke to her on the eve of her visit to New Zealand for Spark 2010.
TBI TV
TV producer Claudette Hauiti (Ngati Porou, Ngapuhi) began her career as a sports journalist on radio before moving to television news. In later years, her production company Front of the Box has made ground-breaking Maori series such as Eye to Eye and Takatapui, as well as the award-winning documentaries Gang Girls and Children of the Revolution.
Media Releases
It’s that time of year again – the countdown is on for SPARK International Festival of Media, Arts and Design, happening in Hamilton from August 9-13.
Latest from GROW
The Design and Arts College of New Zealand’s Interior Design department are currently setting up for their graduating exhibition, ‘All Squared Up’.
From:Tips and NewsMomoyo Kaijima, one of the founders of Tokyo-based architecture firm Atelier Bow-Wow, will present a public lecture in Christchurch on Thursday August 5.
From:Tips and NewsCutting edge international architects, Momoyo Kaijima from Atelier Bow-Wow and Hitoshi Abe, are among the speakers lined up for this year’s Fast Forward public lecture series, hosted by the School of Architecture and Planning at The University of Auckland.
From:Tips and NewsJustin Haiu will work with youth dance practitioners from the community and develop a dance work during his eight week inaugural Manukau Pacific Dance Artist Residency.
From:Tips and NewsThe seven Auckland Super City mayoral candidates will be participating in a Forum for the Future at Unitec, streaming live on Tuesday August 3.
From:Tips and NewsA terrific opportunity to get in on the felting fun!
From:Development ResourcesLearn how to make beautiful ownership labels for the inside of your favourite books and create an edition of your own personalised Bookplate!
From:Development Resources
WORK | JOBS & OPPORTUNITIES
Enterprise News
Working in the community is its own reward and this week we focus on jobs and opportunities in and for the community.
Jobs & Opportunities - paid
- Graphic Artist - 2 years + experience - Multiple brandsCategory:Employment OpportunityLocation:WaikatoSubmitted:Wednesday, 04 Aug 2010Applications Close:Tuesday, 10 August 2010Organisation:Nationwide Accessories Wholesale Ltd
- This is a great opportunity to discover more about New Zealand’s heritage collections while learning new skills in digitisation and description.Category:Employment OpportunityLocation:Wellington RegionSubmitted:Wednesday, 04 Aug 2010Applications Close:Wednesday, 11 August 2010Organisation:Alexander Turnbull Library
- Opportunity to lead into a permanent position with top internet people.Category:Employment OpportunityLocation:Auckland Region | WaitakereSubmitted:Wednesday, 04 Aug 2010Applications Close:Monday, 30 August 2010Organisation:art2trade4 limited
- Visual Arts curator at community arts centreCategory:Employment OpportunityLocation:Auckland Region | ManukauSubmitted:Wednesday, 04 Aug 2010Applications Close:Monday, 16 August 2010Organisation:UXBRIDGE CREATIVE CENTRE, HOWICK
- Submissions are sought for two separate Temporary Art Installations each year.Category:Call for Proposals/EntriesLocation:Nelson & Bays RegionSubmitted:Wednesday, 04 Aug 2010Applications Close:Friday, 24 September 2010Organisation:Arthouse Architecture
- This role will provide generalist HR support for our two Relationship Managers, the Director People and Culture and other team members.Category:Employment OpportunityLocation:Wellington RegionSubmitted:Wednesday, 04 Aug 2010Applications Close:Monday, 16 August 2010Organisation:National Library of New Zealand
- Outstanding opportunity to join our recently launched online business, GrabOne Limited which is backed by one of NZ's largest companiesCategory:Employment OpportunityLocation:Auckland RegionSubmitted:Tuesday, 03 Aug 2010Applications Close:Monday, 9 August 2010Organisation:Sella Ltd
- Outstanding opportunity to join our recently launched online business, GrabOne Limited which is backed by one of NZ's largest companiesCategory:Employment OpportunityLocation:Auckland RegionSubmitted:Tuesday, 03 Aug 2010Applications Close:Monday, 9 August 2010Organisation:Sella Ltd
- Editor Industry Magazine for the Beauty Therapy Industry - part time roleCategory:Employment OpportunityLocation:Auckland RegionSubmitted:Tuesday, 03 Aug 2010Applications Close:Monday, 9 August 2010Organisation:Adrenalin Publishing Ltd
- Showcase your high quality organisational abilities in a key role as a Public Affairs Coordinator in Australia's closest bilateral relationship.Category:Employment OpportunityLocation:Wellington RegionSubmitted:Tuesday, 03 Aug 2010Applications Close:Wednesday, 11 August 2010Organisation:Australian High Commission
- Established in the health product industry for over 20 years, we are a leading developer, manufacture and distributor of health & nutrition productsCategory:Employment OpportunityLocation:Christchurch | CanterburySubmitted:Tuesday, 03 Aug 2010Applications Close:Monday, 9 August 2010Organisation:New Zealand Nutritionals (2004) Ltd
- Head of Development with substantive previous experience in the television production industryCategory:Employment OpportunityLocation:Auckland RegionSubmitted:Tuesday, 03 Aug 2010Applications Close:Monday, 9 August 2010Organisation:Eyeworks New Zealand
- Auditions for Section Player ViolinCategory:Employment OpportunityLocation:Wellington RegionSubmitted:Tuesday, 03 Aug 2010Applications Close:Monday, 6 September 2010Organisation:NZ Symphony Orchestra
- Christchurch Symphony Orchestra (CSO) is seeking to appoint a Manager of Artistic PlanningCategory:Employment OpportunityLocation:Christchurch | CanterburySubmitted:Tuesday, 03 Aug 2010Applications Close:Friday, 20 August 2010Organisation:Christchurch Symphony Orchestra
- Do you have a passion for local television? We are looking for a team-player with excellent oral and written communication skillsCategory:Employment OpportunityLocation:Lower Hutt | Wellington RegionSubmitted:Tuesday, 03 Aug 2010Applications Close:Friday, 13 August 2010Organisation:TVNZ
- Maternity leave position from beginning of term 4 (11 October) until end of term 1, 2011Category:Employment OpportunityLocation:Wellington RegionSubmitted:Tuesday, 03 Aug 2010Applications Close:Monday, 23 August 2010Organisation:Onslow College
- We seek a full-time, fixed-term teacher of contemporary music, to start at the beginning of term 4, continuing through until end of term 1, 2011 (2 terms)Category:Employment OpportunityLocation:Gisborne RegionSubmitted:Tuesday, 03 Aug 2010Applications Close:Friday, 13 August 2010Organisation:Gisborne Girls' High School
- We seek an enthusiastic and qualified music teacher for our well-resourced music department located in our performing arts complex.Category:Employment OpportunityLocation:NorthlandSubmitted:Tuesday, 03 Aug 2010Applications Close:Monday, 23 August 2010Organisation:Kerikeri High School
- Small team, fast-paced environment, 1-3 years design experience required.Category:Employment OpportunityLocation:Auckland RegionSubmitted:Tuesday, 03 Aug 2010Applications Close:Friday, 13 August 2010Organisation:NZ Winegrowers
- We require an ambitious, innovative Intermediate Graphic Designer with 2-3 years experience for a full time role in our Hastings office.Category:Employment OpportunityLocation:Hawke's Bay | HastingsSubmitted:Tuesday, 03 Aug 2010Applications Close:Friday, 6 August 2010Organisation:Creative Design Advertising
- Clean out cupboards and bring your vintage things to sell - table spaces available $30 eachCategory:Looking for Cast and CrewLocation:Auckland Region | North ShoreSubmitted:Monday, 02 Aug 2010Applications Close:Wednesday, 18 August 2010Organisation:Coatesville Country Market
- An experienced and creative editor who’s a quick thinker, pays attention to detail, can work to tight deadlines, and keep a cool head when the pressure hits to head up our current affairs programmes.Category:Employment OpportunityLocation:Auckland Region | North ShoreSubmitted:Monday, 02 Aug 2010Applications Close:Friday, 20 August 2010Organisation:Country99tv
- We are looking for someone fabulous at following and setting up systems to sort us out, keep us on our toes and ensure that our office doesn’t descend into unorganized chaos.Category:Freelance OpportunityLocation:Auckland Region | AucklandSubmitted:Monday, 02 Aug 2010Applications Close:Monday, 9 August 2010Organisation:Cream Media Limited
- Here's a great opportunity to get your foot in the door of a fantastic television production company.Category:Freelance OpportunityLocation:Auckland Region | AucklandSubmitted:Monday, 02 Aug 2010Applications Close:Monday, 16 August 2010Organisation:Cream Media Ltd
- Production Manager/Admin - Organised, time mangement, TV productionCategory:Employment OpportunityLocation:Auckland RegionSubmitted:Monday, 02 Aug 2010Applications Close:Monday, 30 August 2010Organisation:Noggin films Limited
- Waitakere Trust are proud to support the arts.Category:AwardLocation:Northland | New ZealandSubmitted:Monday, 02 Aug 2010Applications Close:Friday, 15 October 2010Organisation:Waitakere Trust Art & Lincoln Green Sculpture Awards
- Short Film Producer - Fresh Shorts.Category:Freelance OpportunityLocation:Auckland Region | AucklandSubmitted:Sunday, 01 Aug 2010Applications Close:Wednesday, 1 September 2010Organisation:Penehamine Netana-Patuawa
- PA/DriverCategory:Employment OpportunityLocation:Wellington | Wellington RegionSubmitted:Sunday, 01 Aug 2010Applications Close:Tuesday, 10 August 2010Organisation:Tellybox Productions
- We are looking for a talented all round web designer and programmer that can fit into a dynamic team. You are capable of producing both Web Design and print on the highest level.Category:Employment OpportunityLocation:Waikato | HamiltonSubmitted:Friday, 30 Jul 2010Applications Close:Thursday, 5 August 2010Organisation:WwwMedia
- We need a Multimedia Design Guru to work on the production of interactive learning resourcesCategory:Employment OpportunityLocation:Wellington RegionSubmitted:Friday, 30 Jul 2010Applications Close:Friday, 6 August 2010Organisation:Symbiont Ltd
- **Video Creator**Category:Employment OpportunityLocation:Auckland RegionSubmitted:Friday, 30 Jul 2010Applications Close:Saturday, 25 December 2010Organisation:Mark Laurence
- Extras/Talent Wanted for various roles in Dramatic Reconstructions for The MissingCategory:Employment OpportunityLocation:Auckland Region | AucklandSubmitted:Friday, 30 Jul 2010Applications Close:Monday, 9 August 2010Organisation:The Missing - Screentime
- Maternity leave positionCategory:Employment OpportunityLocation:Auckland RegionSubmitted:Friday, 30 Jul 2010Applications Close:Monday, 23 August 2010Organisation:Auckland Girls' Grammar School
- Working as part of the regional heritage education service teamCategory:Employment OpportunityLocation:Timaru | Timaru/OamaruSubmitted:Friday, 30 Jul 2010Applications Close:Thursday, 5 August 2010Organisation:South Canterbury Museum
- Talented person required to join our small team. Print experience essential, web design capable a plus. Part time hours that could lead to full timeCategory:Employment OpportunityLocation:Auckland RegionSubmitted:Friday, 30 Jul 2010Applications Close:Thursday, 5 August 2010Organisation:Crystal Ashley Designs
- Do you love keeping things organised? Think you’ve got what it takes to play a support role in collection information management and care?Category:Employment OpportunityLocation:Dunedin | OtagoSubmitted:Friday, 30 Jul 2010Applications Close:Monday, 9 August 2010Organisation:Otago Museum
- We are looking for experienced Auckland based Photoshop, InDesign and Illustrator users to become freelance trainers. You will be supported with appropriate training and courseware.Category:Freelance OpportunityLocation:Auckland Region | AucklandSubmitted:Friday, 30 Jul 2010Applications Close:Sunday, 15 August 2010Organisation:Bring Your Own Laptop
- As a designer, you will be involved with both the creation of new content and the preparation of existing content for the webCategory:Employment OpportunityLocation:Wellington | Wellington RegionSubmitted:Friday, 30 Jul 2010Applications Close:Friday, 13 August 2010Organisation:Ministry for Culture and Heritage
- DVD author on casual/freelance basisCategory:Employment OpportunityLocation:Wellington | Wellington RegionSubmitted:Friday, 30 Jul 2010Applications Close:Wednesday, 1 September 2010Organisation:Little Fighters
- Web Designer needed for production company website and ongoing working relationship.Category:Employment OpportunityLocation:Auckland RegionSubmitted:Thursday, 29 Jul 2010Applications Close:Sunday, 29 August 2010Organisation:Eyeball Moving Image
Jobs & Opportunities - unpaid
- Website ManagementCategory:Volunteer or UnpaidLocation:New Zealand | Wellington | Wellington RegionSubmitted:Thursday, 05 Aug 2010Applications Close:Tuesday, 31 August 2010Organisation:41 South Films
- Looking for keen friendly & reliable person to assist with gallery opening at Thistle Hall, 17 AugustCategory:Volunteer or UnpaidLocation:Wellington | Wellington RegionSubmitted:Wednesday, 04 Aug 2010Applications Close:Sunday, 8 August 2010Organisation:Asni: Multimedia Art & Design
- Keen to get some experience on a film set?Category:Volunteer or UnpaidLocation:Wellington | Wellington RegionSubmitted:Wednesday, 04 Aug 2010Applications Close:Sunday, 8 August 2010Organisation:Pig Island Pictures
- Camera Person for amateur youtube showCategory:Looking for Cast and CrewLocation:Auckland Region | AucklandSubmitted:Wednesday, 04 Aug 2010Applications Close:Friday, 27 August 2010Organisation:Asian Domination
- Actors and Actreses wanted to fill roles in Film and TV student ProjectCategory:Looking for Cast and CrewLocation:Wellington | Wellington RegionSubmitted:Tuesday, 03 Aug 2010Applications Close:Monday, 23 August 2010Organisation:the ICARUS project - Cameron Macfarlane
- HELP WANTED Normal, middle-class family looking for helper for KatyCategory:Volunteer or UnpaidLocation:New Zealand | Wellington RegionSubmitted:Tuesday, 03 Aug 2010Applications Close:Tuesday, 31 August 2010Organisation:Katydid
- 36-43 year old Talented ActressCategory:AuditionLocation:Auckland Region | AucklandSubmitted:Tuesday, 03 Aug 2010Applications Close:Thursday, 19 August 2010Organisation:Bachelor of Communication Video Major final film
- Wanted : VFX Specialist to collaborate on Short FilmCategory:Volunteer or UnpaidLocation:New ZealandSubmitted:Tuesday, 03 Aug 2010Applications Close:Monday, 30 August 2010Organisation:Pepeha Productions
- CO-PRODUCER WANTED FOR FEATURE FILMCategory:Volunteer or UnpaidLocation:New Zealand | Wellington | Wellington RegionSubmitted:Tuesday, 03 Aug 2010Applications Close:Tuesday, 31 August 2010Organisation:41South Films
- Be involved in creating funky, crazy letterboxes for The Letterbox Project.Category:Call for Proposals/EntriesLocation:NorthlandSubmitted:Monday, 02 Aug 2010Applications Close:Sunday, 31 October 2010Organisation:Kaipara Coast Sculpture Gardens
- Sketch Artist for Feature FilmCategory:Freelance OpportunityLocation:Auckland Region | AucklandSubmitted:Friday, 30 Jul 2010Applications Close:Sunday, 25 July 2010Organisation:Jonathan King for Loaded Rubber
- Are you an Auckland based arts practitioner working in your local community? Are you interested in participating in a four-day seminar programme during November 2010 and February 2011?Category:Employment OpportunityLocation:Auckland RegionSubmitted:Friday, 30 Jul 2010Applications Close:Tuesday, 31 August 2010Organisation:Auckland City Council
- Congruence Films is looking for a keen volunteer to assist the director with fundraising aspects of short film during pre-production. Great opportunity to add to your CV.Category:Employment OpportunityLocation:Wellington | Wellington RegionSubmitted:Friday, 30 Jul 2010Applications Close:Saturday, 7 August 2010Organisation:Congruence Films
- clothes designCategory:Volunteer or UnpaidLocation:Auckland RegionSubmitted:Friday, 30 Jul 2010Applications Close:Friday, 13 August 2010Organisation:Phoenix Cosmetics
- Miss Scarlett Lashes is looking for a new backup dancer to join her dance troupe. So if you love to dress up in crazy costumes and shake your booty this is the thing for you!Category:Looking for Cast and CrewLocation:Auckland Region | AucklandSubmitted:Friday, 30 Jul 2010Applications Close:Sunday, 15 August 2010Organisation:The Fannywaterman Collective
- Composer needed for Postgrad student filmCategory:Volunteer or UnpaidLocation:Auckland Region | AucklandSubmitted:Thursday, 29 Jul 2010Applications Close:Friday, 10 September 2010Organisation:Prachi S
Event Of The Week
- Type:DanceDate:24 Jul 2010 - 4 Sep 2010Location:Wellington | Lower Hutt | Wellington Region
Events
- Type:Live eventDate:21 Aug 2010Location:Auckland Region | Auckland
- Type:MultidisciplinaryDate:16 Aug 2010 - 22 Aug 2010Location:Northland | New Zealand | Auckland Region | Wellington Region
- Type:ArtDate:13 Aug 2010 - 28 Aug 2010Location:New Zealand | Auckland Region
- Type:ExhibitionDate:10 Aug 2010 - 10 Sep 2010Location:Christchurch | Canterbury
- Type:MultidisciplinaryDate:3 Sep 2010Location:Auckland Region | Waitakere
- Type:MusicDate:6 Aug 2010Location:Wellington | Lower Hutt | Wellington Region
- Type:ArtDate:27 Jul 2010 - 21 Aug 2010Location:Auckland Region | Auckland
- Type:ExhibitionDate:3 Aug 2010 - 6 Aug 2010Location:Auckland Region | Auckland
- Type:ArtDate:23 Jul 2010 - 28 Aug 2010Location:Auckland Region | Auckland
- Type:Seminar/Public LectureDate:21 Sep 2010 - 19 Oct 2010Location:Auckland Region | Auckland
- Type:Live eventDate:31 Aug 2010Location:Auckland Region | Waitakere
- Type:ExhibitionDate:21 Jan 2011 - 13 Feb 2011Location:New Zealand | Gisborne Region | Gisborne
- Type:ArtDate:7 Aug 2010 - 11 Sep 2010Location:Queenstown and Lakes District | Otago
- Type:ArtDate:19 Aug 2010Location:Auckland Region | North Shore
- Type:ArtDate:7 Aug 2010 - 11 Sep 2010Location:Queenstown and Lakes District | Otago
- Type:Live eventDate:28 Aug 2010Location:Auckland Region | Waitakere
- Type:Live eventDate:21 Aug 2010Location:Auckland Region | Waitakere
- Type:Event: OTHERDate:4 Sep 2010 - 28 Nov 2010Location:Auckland Region | Waitakere
- Type:ExhibitionDate:17 Aug 2010 - 4 Sep 2010Location:Auckland Region | Auckland
- Type:Seminar/Public LectureDate:28 Jul 2010 - 13 Oct 2010Location:Auckland Region | Auckland
- Type:Workshop/SeminarDate:14 Dec 2010 - 16 Dec 2010Location:Auckland Region | Auckland
- Type:Workshop/SeminarDate:6 Dec 2010 - 10 Dec 2010Location:Auckland Region | Auckland
- Type:ExhibitionDate:7 Aug 2010 - 18 Aug 2010Location:Northland
- Type:ExhibitionDate:16 Oct 2010 - 11 Nov 2010Location:Northland
- Type:TheatreDate:31 Aug 2010 - 11 Sep 2010Location:Wellington | Wellington Region
- Type:ArtDate:7 Aug 2010 - 8 Aug 2010Location:Wellington | Wellington Region
- Type:ArtDate:1 Aug 2010 - 29 Aug 2010Location:Northland
- Type:ArtDate:17 Aug 2010 - 4 Sep 2010Location:Auckland Region | Auckland
- Type:ArtDate:7 Aug 2010 - 9 Jan 2011Location:New Zealand | Waikato | Hamilton
- Type:TheatreDate:14 Aug 2010 - 15 Aug 2010Location:Auckland Region | Auckland | Manukau | North Shore
- Type:ArtDate:16 Aug 2010 - 8 Oct 2010Location:Auckland Region | Auckland
- Type:ExhibitionDate:13 Aug 2010 - 6 Sep 2010Location:Auckland Region | Auckland
SHOW | THE GALLERY
Pictures & Paintings
Object Art
- the octo stool is a sturdy and functional snapfit luxury plywood design that was designed to minimize cutoff waste
Videos
- D&A Promotional Video
- A 48 hr film entry
- Is this the magician 's last chance at the "big time" on stage?
- For girl. For honour. For laksa.
- Final Masters of Creative Performing Arts Project
- Yr I Masters of Creative Performing Arts Project
- 2009 48 Hour Film Festival
- An INDIVO music video produced by Nick olivo.
- An Indivo music video produced by Nick olivo.
- An INDIVO music video produced by Nick olivo.
- An Indivo music video produced by Nick olivo.
- An INDIVO music video produced by Nick Olivo and with some friends.
Writing
- short story that was orignaly used for photography portfolio, will post correct image when i can find it!
- By Benyamin Albert. One more poem for National Poetry Day...
- By Benyamin Albert. Another poem for National Poetry Day...
- By Benyamin Albert. A poem for National Poetry Day...









































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