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Another year collides

Philip Patston — Mon, 20 Dec 2010 12:06:06 +1300

Philip Patston started this year’s The Creative Collide with a new format and focus, wanting to engage you in a dialogue about how the creative sector could help solve social problems.

In his final post for 2010 he reflects on his conversations with you — about crime, androgyny, rugby and changing gear. Read More »

Senior Arts Therapist (Registered)

CreativeDevelopment — Thu, 11 Nov 2010 11:04:14 +1300

Funders Anonymous

Philip Patston — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 21:20:17 +1200

Philip Patston compares the decision making process of funders and business investors and asks some candid questions... Read More »

The new mentor is a peer

Philip Patston — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 17:06:15 +1200

To celebrate Leadership Week, Philip Patston discusses a potential trend away from young people wanting to learn from their elders, and discusses an alternative.

"It's about acknowledging that the key to human development is realizing our connections with each other, no matter who, what, where or how old." Read More »

Better work stories?

Philip Patston — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 08:55:10 +1200

If you can tie shoe laces, pour orange juice or clean a floor in a creative way, Philip Patston may just have the job for you. Read More »

The movement for inclusion

Philip Patston — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 14:48:15 +1200

Philip Patston shares his key points from the ‘Arts for All’ workshop about creating an inclusive practice and a welcoming environment for all people, including those who experience disability or unique function. Read More »

A little about a lot

Philip Patston — Wed, 05 May 2010 13:56:20 +1200

Philip Patston has to work hard to explain what he does in a way that makes sense to people who may know 'an awful lot about awfully little'. So it's not often that he finds people like him. But this week, he thinks he may have. Read More »

Gender, creativity ... and conjoined twins

Philip Patston — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 17:47:49 +1200

Philip Patston continues his look at gender fluidity and asks how the creative community could be continually delighted by humanity's diversity. Read More »

Mr, Ms ... or both?

Philip Patston — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 22:24:06 +1200

Gender fluidity, androgyny and intersexuality are going to happen whether we like it or not, says Philip Patston in this edition of The Creative Collide. Can we get through this next phase of diversity with a bit less head-banging, resistance and angst than we have in the past? Read More »

A Creative Learning Vision

Philip Patston — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 11:06:59 +1300

Philip Patston creates a vision of an educational future that brims with creativity, in a follow-up to his previous post on The Creative Collide.

(If you commented last time, thank you. Look out for your ideas below.) Read More »

A typewritten blog?

Philip Patston — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:09:49 +1300

This time on The Creative Collide, Philip Patston reflects on the state of education and the place of creativity. Read More »

Creatives before criminals

Philip Patston — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 21:51:33 +1300

In his latest video blog, Philip Patston says prison art programmes may help turn 'criminals' into creatives but wonders how we can help young offenders become creatives - before they become 'criminals'? Read More »

Criminals...or just kids?

Philip Patston — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 09:00:19 +1300

This year The Creative Collide takes on a new format and focus. Philip Patston wants to engage you in a dialogue about how the creative sector could help solve social problems.

He wants to know your ideas, what you might be interested in doing and what you think other people could be doing. Read More »

Touch Compass Integrated Dance Tutor Training

Maxwell Riddle — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 12:47:06 +1300

Touch Compass Integrated Dance tutor Training,27/28 February, 2010

Don't miss this unique opportunity to work with Touch Compass, NZ's leading Integrated dance company. Internationally experienced tutors Sue Cheesman and Suzanne Cowan will deliver an intensive tutor training weekend. Read More »

The year collides

Philip Patston — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 13:05:09 +1300

Though he envisaged something different at the start, when he looks back at the year of The Creative Collide, in some chaotic and unstructured way Philip Patston feels he's achieved what he set out to do. Because he said so. Read More »

NZ media – too safe for inclusion?

Philip Patston — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 10:00:47 +1300

Philip Patston argues that media inclusion of disabled people takes intentional risk and, right now, the New Zealand media is playing it way too safe. Read More »

Who knows ya, baby?

Philip Patston — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 09:15:03 +1300

Philip Patston attends the Survive and Thrive creative sector forum and wonders whether business success really is all about who knows you, rather than 'who you know'.
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To collaborate...or not?

Philip Patston — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 08:07:10 +1300

By Philip Patston

Collaboration. It's the buzz at the moment. Funders want it. Government wants it. Business wants it. I want it...

Or do I?
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New blogger to celebrate new website launch

The Big Idea — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 11:02:25 +1200

Kiwi comedian and creative entrepreneur Philip Patston will explore ‘what happens when creativity and diversity collide’ in a new blog on The Big Idea called The Creative Collide.

The Big Idea, an online community for Creative New Zealanders, has launched a revamped website www.thebigidea.co.nz which features updated industry news, interviews and blogs. Read More »