The Artists' Voice

WATCH: The lives of thousands of New Zealanders are uplifted through creativity, with leading dance and arts therapists making a difference to those who need this specalised support the most.

WATCH: Running a gallery in Aotearoa - or getting your work inside one - can be a fraught assignment. An internationally experienced gallerist gives a frank and honest assessment.

WATCH: Arts education comes under fire from all quarters but what do those actually in the tertiary art system think about it - and their prospects of entering the industry?

WATCH: An unrelenting dedication to his award-winning craft, Kalisolaite ‘Uhila gives us an insight into the sacrifice he makes to drive his performance art.

WATCH: From a high school dropout and tagger to a fulfilled glass artist, Simon Lewis Wards proves formal training isn't a prerequisite for success.

WATCH: From an age where it was all about the wireless - not wifi - a group of passionate volunteers are ensuring the glory days of music and radio aren't forgotten.

WATCH: Already an international sensation, Bella Black is in the driving seat of her dance career - but isn't old enough to drive a car yet.

WATCH: Legally blind and dropped from her publishing deal, Steffanie Holmes went it alone and has sold nearly 1 million copies of her books.

WATCH: Its history might be short, but the Asian performing arts community is growing in voice and understanding of its own identity.

WATCH: Levi Hawken isn't giving over control of his creative legacy - so when his art was disappearing, he continues to evolve to make it more permanent.

WATCH: Sara Moana is of Welsh and Maori descent (Ngāti Tamaoho, Tainui) and is an illustrator, creating art full-time after graduating with a Masters of Fine Arts with First Class Honours from Elam School of Fine Arts, The Univerisity of Auckland (2022).

WATCH: Madison Kelly (Kāi Tahu, Kāti Mamoe) graduated from the Dunedin School of Art in 2017, with a BVA (Drawing, Hons First Class) Grounded in Kāitahutaka, their Ōtepoti-based practice explores field research, mark-making & percussion.

WATCH: How a neighbourhood arts practice made it international - and what happens when your art becomes the target of copycat creations.

WATCH: Philip Clarke is a respected figure in NZ’s arts & cultural sector - his devotion to championing creatives as a leader & administrator for organisations like Creative NZ, Objectspace and The Big Idea saw him made an Officer of the NZ Order of Merit.

WATCH: Malia Thompson is a choreographer, performance Director, and Ambassador for Te Auaha. Over 14 years as the Artistic Director for the World of Wearable Arts Award show and directed the W.O.W show that toured the International Art Festival in Hong Kong

WATCH: Fiona Hayward considers herself lucky to be alive - this inspiring artist explains how her love of painting helped her out of hospice care and overcome stage 4 cancer.

WATCH: Decades of application - and financial insecurity - have helped large-scale artist David McCracken find what matters most to him about his creative journey.

WATCH: Seb Gower's always wanted to share his creativity with the world - he explains how he's built a connection to hundreds of thousands of admirers around the globe.

WATCH: Follow the journey of one South Auckland choir as they represent their culture and collectiveness on their biggest stage - the World Choir Games.

WATCH: Would you be prepared to sacrifice everything to follow your dream? Steve Christian explains why he's happy to give up a roof over his head to pursue his artistic endeavours.

WATCH: Andrew Paul Wood is an art writer, cultural historian, literary critic, curator, translator, and occasional poet. He writes for various publications in New Zealand (including The Big Idea), Australia, and the UK.

WATCH: Aotearoa’s newest public holiday means more than just a long weekend. Witness how creatives play a crucial part in making Matariki a true celebration of New Zealand’s many cultures in a uniquely New Zealand way.

WATCH: Nathan Joe is a New Zealand playwright and performance poet of Chinese descent. Creative Director at Auckland Pride. He holds a Bachelor’s in Broadcasting Communications. He has won numerous awards and was shortlisted for the ADAM NZ award.