The Lowdown checks out a NZ first for artists getting their copyrights honoured - which puts on a spotlight on those who are not - and the latest recognitions for NZ creatives.
Shifts in protocol, shifts in thinking and fresh approaches in the creative sector go under the spotlight in this week's Lowdown, The Big Idea's arts news bulletin.
We get The Lowdown on what the creative community really thinks of the unvaccinated being allowed back in venues, break down millions of dollars of funding and latest creative achievements.
Aotearoa's creative women have been earning the spotlight here & around the world - celebrate their success, hear their concerns & mourn the loss of a key toi Māori figure.
Get the Lowdown on the arts' "perilous" situation despite the new traffic light setting, with the creative community's most in-depth coverage & emotional reactions to the biggest topic in NZ.
The Lowdown looks at how independent artists are being supported and celebrated, the Kiwi countdown to an international art event and some impressive milestones in the NZ creative community.
All the creative announcements and information you need to know and reactions from within the sector as the Lowdown breaks down some important happenings.
After years of setbacks, The Lowdown gets the reaction of satisfaction from those who brought the Hundertwasser Arts Centre to life, while celebrating other galleries & exhibitions milestones.
Get the Lowdown on what creatives are doing to get their work out there in the current climate and find out how The Big idea may have found an important organisation a lifeline.
The Lowdown's got the good news - and the frustrating, but important to know bad news hitting the creative agenda, including updates on the Government's arts Omicron Support.
