Arts & Cultural Portal
Here you will find resources and inspiration relevant to our community
COMING UP
Planning is underway to launch a more comprehensive portal to the Arts and Culture of our area later this year.
WE SUPPORT ARTY-FACTS NEWSLETTER
Keeping you up-to-date with our local arts scene. We support this mid-monthly e-newsletter which gives a great snapshot of what is going on in our arts community from month to month. Email Sue and Jane at artyfacts16@gmail.com to subscribe.
WATCH HIGHLIGHTS OF 'THE GREAT NZ ARTS JOURNEY' | 7 NOV 2020
QUEENSTOWN WRITERS FESTIVAL | 5 NOV 2020
Calling all writers and readers. The festival starts today and runs until the 8th. Check out the programme here. Read >
STORYWORKS VISITS RENEW-ART MAKERS | 26 OCT 2020
20 Visual Artists were selected to create and exhibit at RenewArt 2020 Creative Community Showcase events this month. These artists were selected from a large number of applications highlighting the breadth of talent in our district. Meet the artists our panel chose. Watch >
FIRST TIME FREE: SEMI PERMANENT AOTEAROA | 12 OCT 2020
This long running creative conference is free for the first time ever. Register to receive your live-stream link on Nov 12th or enter the ballot for a free ticket to the live event in Auckland Learn More >
THE GREAT NZ ARTS JOURNEY: ARROWTOWN BREAKFAST | 26 SEPT 2020
OUR CREATIVE COMMUNITY SHOWCASE | 10 SEPT 2020
24HR FLASH FICTION COMPETITON | 25 AUG 2020
Calling all NZ writers aged 15-35, New Zealand Writers Festival is holding a 24hour flash fiction competition on Thurday 24th of September. Learn More >
GET PAID TO PRODUCE ART FOR OUR COMMUNITY | 11 JULY 2020
RenewArt 2020 is calling for all applications from Visual and Performing Artists in our district to get paid to create a piece for our October events. Applications close on the 24th of July. Read >
SUPPORTING ARTS IN AUSTRALIA | 3 JUNE 2020
A comparative read. Australia Council for the Arts introduce their ‘Re-ignite’ framework. Read >
WANAKA ART SINCE LOCKDOWN | 1 JUNE 2020
Wanaka Arts Society are showcasing local art produced since lockdown commenced. Many artists have been busy. If you would like to participate you can join their facebook group. Artwork below by Renee Walden. View art > | Join group >
ADAPTING TO AN ONLINE AUDIENCE | 20 MAY 2020
Learn how to develop your own interactive online workshop. Our Jo Brown talks with Ivana from Bighearted Leaders about how to pivot your skillset into an online environment through developing your own online workshops. This is 43 minutes long so get comfortable. Watch >
BANDEMIC - STUDENT ALBUM RELEASE | 14 MAY 2020
Seven Wakatipu High School students have released an album in response to lockdown – titled Bandemic. Listen >
SOUTHERN SOUL IN LOCKDOWN | 16 APRIL 2020
A Queenstown lockdown performance goes viral. Here is Rise Up. Watch >
Arts Continuity Grant – How to apply – Creative NZ: Watch >
Copyright Licensing NZ, Contestable Fund Grants: Read >
The New Zealand Society of Authors: Read >
Art In Isolation – Artis Gallery: View >
Born To Be Alive Video Clip: Watch >
Mind Sanitiser Blog – Latest Artwork From Local Community: View >
Lockdown Exhibition – Queenstown Art Centre: View >
The Value Of Songwriting In A Quiet World: Read >
COMING UP
Planning is underway to launch a more comprehensive portal to the Arts and Culture of our area.
JOIN US ON SOCIAL MEDIA
Join our Facebook Creative Community Group if you would like a supportive environment to share and/or enjoy local creative work:
WE SUPPORT ARTY-FACTS NEWSLETTER
Keeping you up-to-date with our local arts scene. We support this mid-monthly e-newsletter which gives a great snapshot of what is going on in our arts community from month to month. Email Sue and Jane at artyfacts16@gmail.com to subscribe.
Creative New Zealand’s Emergency Response Package provides an income top-up as well as delivers opportunities for new and refocused creative projects that work in a changed landscape, bolstering a sector knocked to its knees by the impact of COVID-19. Learn more >
SUPPORT AND ADVICE
Co-ordinated through the Southern Lakes Business Repsonse Group. Learn more >
