Arts Blog
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In memory of Professor Helen Farley
Arts in Corrections honours the late Professor Helen Farley, whose leadership in prison education and support for arts programmes helped foster learning, creativity and transformation in correctional settings across Australasia.
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Whakapapa, a foundation for rehabilitation
Whakapapa is a foundational aspect of rehabilitation in prisons, connecting people to their identity, ancestors and wellbeing. Arts in Corrections uses creative practice to support this journey with care and respect.
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Course equips artists to do the work well
A growing wave of interest in Arts in Corrections is spreading across the motu, with more artists stepping forward to contribute and more prisons opening their doors to creative programmes.
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Foundations for the future
Chair Victoria Crockford reflects on a year of growth and impact at Arts Access Aotearoa, with highlights from 2024 and plans for the future.
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Maisie Chilton: “Painting is who I am”
"I’ve always dreaded my show openings," blogs Maisie Chilton. "But they must be done because creating personal connections is everything in the art world. Unfortunately, it’s almost always who you know that counts."
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Why community arts matter
There’s a great need to help build cohesive and strong communities. Recently, I’ve been asking myself how the arts can help make our often challenging experience on earth a little better.
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Reporting outcomes in Arts in Corrections
You’ve just finished running a brilliant arts programme. The participants were engaged, their confidence grew and their creative work was extraordinary. Now's the part many Arts in Corrections educators dread: reporting.
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Return on social investment in the arts
Explore how creative spaces across New Zealand are transforming lives, saving government costs, and providing valuable social and health outcomes. Learn about the powerful impact of arts-based programmes on vulnerable youth, supported by multi-year funding from Manatū Taonga.
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Refreshed Hōkai Rangi Strategy sets a powerful course
Ara Poutama Aotearoa’s refreshed Hōkai Rangi Strategy sets a powerful course for reducing reoffending, improving public safety and addressing the significant over-representation of Māori in our corrections system.
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The arts, bringing people together
The arts play a crucial role in strengthening communities across Aotearoa, fostering connection, wellbeing and cultural expression. This article explores the social, health and economic benefits of community arts organisations, highlighting research that underscores their impact. As funding challenges persist, investing in the arts remains...
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Sing Sing: how the arts can change lives
Sing Sing is a powerful, authentic film that reveals the realities of prison life and the extraordinary impact the arts can have on rehabilitation. That's the verdict of Neil Wallace, Arts in Corrections Advisor, Arts Access Aotearoa.
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Reflecting on 2024 with the Arts Access Aotearoa advisors
Discover the highlights of 2024 as Arts Access Aotearoa advisors reflect on a transformative year. From monthly meetups to global showcases, these milestones celebrate inclusion, accessibility, and the power of the arts across Aotearoa.
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Tim Bray’s theatre for everyone
The closure of Tim Bray Theatre Company at the end of this year will be an immense loss and will leave a hole in the heart of Aotearoa’s theatre for children.
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Accessibility at the heart of arts strategy
Accessibility must shape Aotearoa’s arts future. Have your say on Amplify, the draft strategy to create an inclusive, thriving creative sector.
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Imagining disabled futures at Alter State
Exploring disability arts across Aotearoa and Australia at Melbourne's Alter State Festival.
