Youth grant applications: Arts Access Aotearoa is calling for grant applications to the Winton and Margaret Bear Charitable Trust. The grants will support the development of talented young artists living in the Greater Wellington region who face barriers in pursuing their artistic potential. For more info and the application form

Benefits of Arts in Corrections: Read Arts Access Aotearoa's literature review of arts programmes in criminal justice settings, internationally and in New Zealand 

Arts and health: Check out Antoinette Spicer's five-part podcast series on art initiatives and programmes that improve New Zealanders’ wellbeing. Read more 

One to watch: Writer and spoken-word poet Helen Vivienne Fletcher performs Stick-abled: video directed, shot and edited by Rajeev Mishra.

Connecting through music: Chamber Music New Zealand received the Arts Access Creative New Zealand Arts For All Award 2016 for its Accessible Concerts Programme, which includes relaxed performances and workshops.