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Telling stories “in the most beautiful way”
“A heady filmic and live exploration of New Zealand culture delivered in an exceptional way … utter perfection,” wrote a reviewer of Jolt’s performance of Whakapapa at the Gathered Together 24 in Glasgow, Scotland.
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Taking big steps to improve accessibility in the arts
““Here in Aotearoa, we’ve taken some big steps over the past decade to improve accessibility and inclusion in the arts but we need to build on the momentum as we strive to achieve Arts Access Aotearoa’s vision.”
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A journey of creativity and positive change
In 2021, the Sewing Industries area of Northland Region Corrections Facility embarked on a journey of positive change, fostering growth, and nurturing creativity among the tane.
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Creative wellbeing through whakairo
Ko Mark Lang toku ingoa. Ko Ngāpuhi toku iwi. Ko Ngāti Horahia toku hapū. When the cell door shut behind me on my first night inside Northland Region Corrections Facility, I made a promise to myself that I would change. I made a promise I would get my first parole hearing, and I took every class and opportunity that Corrections offered me.
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Expanding access to the arts
Investing in the arts for everyone in Aotearoa is the theme of the Chair and Executive Director’s report on 2022, summarising the achievements of the people we work with and of Arts Access Aotearoa.
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Insights into reintegration and recidivism
Lights up! A musician is playing a guitar. A table centre-stage has a paper sign on top of it reading “Probation Officer”. Pamphlets promoting different social services are scattered on the table where two men are sitting.
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Pausing the awards to offer fellowships in 2022
Te Putanga Toi Arts Access Awards have been our main advocacy event since 2008, celebrating the leaders who pave the way for increased access to the arts for everyone in Aotearoa New Zealand. This recognition of creative and generous people has been an annual celebration we have come to love.
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Unlocking creativity within prisoners
What I’ve seen around my time in the Department over the past 14 years is just how truly talented many of the people who come into our care are. Te Putanga Toi Arts Access Awards 2018 and the two Corrections awards that were presented there are a testament to their...
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When words paint pictures
The old saying about a picture painting a thousand words can certainly be true – and these are the “iconic” photos we use again and again to evoke an emotion, highlight an issue or make a statement.
