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Tēnā koutou katoa
Ngā Wāhi Auaha Creative Spaces Conference 2024 was a true reflection of your energy, creativity, and passion. As Richard Benge, Executive Director of Arts Access Aotearoa, said, “The energy and focus of all the delegates drove the conference and united the sector.” Over two days, you shared knowledge, made connections, and amplified the voices of creative spaces.
We hope you left feeling inspired and equipped with new tools for advocacy. As Richard noted, “This conference was about recognising your voices and offering ways to make them heard.” Thank you for being a part of it.
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Ngā mihi nui
The Creative Spaces Network team at Arts Access Aotearoa
Photos
Neil Wallace from Arts Access Aotearoa captured the faces and moments of Ngā Wāhi Auaha Creative Spaces Conference 2024.
We’re pleased to share these photos with you. You can download them via the button, please ensure you credit Arts Access Aotearoa when using them.
Resources
We’re putting together a collection of resources from Ngā Wāhi Auaha Creative Spaces Conference 2024, which will be available on our website. You’ll find downloadable PDFs of speaker presentations, as well as videos of keynote speakers and panel discussions - all with NZSL translations. These resources are here to support you as you continue amplifying the voices of creative spaces and strengthening your work.
Check out the first few resources below, with more to come!
Grants funding support
Catherine Falstie-Jensen, Foundation North's Assessment Team Lead, shared valuable tools and guidance on applying for funding in the current Aotearoa economic climate. Whether you are new to funding or experienced, these resources offer effective strategies for securing funding within the creative spaces sector.
Introduction to tikanga Māori
Aperahama Hurihanganui’s workshop at Ngā Wāhi Auaha Creative Spaces Conference 2024 was an introduction to tikanga Māori and explored the history, meaning, philosophy, application and examples of tikanga Māori from both historical and contemporary contexts.
Investment in the Arts
Alice Nash delivered a powerful message in her keynote speach: “Don’t give up on your dreams.” She shared an inspiring story, offering a window into Aotearoa’s rich musical history and how one narrative united a nation in the face of adversity.
Spotlights
Danny Aumua, Arts Access Aotearoa's Digital Content Specialist Kaihoahoa Auaha is an award-winning producer, writer and director based in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland, who has been travelling around creative spaces in Aotearoa, capturing their stories on video.
View all of the spotlight videos on our website.
Abi Symes is the Manager of The Stomach in Palmerston North. It's a creative space dedicated to the encouragement of creative musical, artistic, and performance activities. It is an all-ages venue, with recording studio and rehearsal spaces.
Michael Eaglesome is the co-founder and General Manager of The Glass Ceiling Arts Collective at the Rose Centre in Auckland. This creative space uses theatre to support people from marginalised communities, especially young disabled people.
Dr Karen Seccombe is the founder and facilitator of WAI – The Women's Art Initiative in Palmerston North. It provides a safe environment where women can share their experiences through art-making, as everyone involved has experienced violence.
We’re excited to see how you’ll apply the tools and knowledge from Ngā Wāhi Auaha Creative Spaces Conference 2024 to amplify your advocacy efforts.
Please visit our Creative Spaces Network website for more information, resources, research, professional development opportunities and stories.
Te Mana Tangata Tukutuku panel, used in the Creative Spaces Network logo was made collectively by the people of Te Mana Tangata, led by master weaver Moana Harrison.
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