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Mark Williams revisits ten years of CIRCUIT’s Artist Cinema Commissions in an excerpt from a beautiful new book.

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Sorawit Songsataya, mnemosyne (2021). Curated by Tendai Mutambu as part of Otherwise-image-worlds (2022). Commissioned by CIRCUIT by @thebigideanz

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Auditions are open for Hagley Theatre School's one year acting training programme. Their national audition tour begins in October for placement in the immersive actor training programme in 2027. Secure your audition spot before 23 October. https://www.thebigidea.co.nz/opportunity/hagley-theatre-school-auditions-for-2027-605516 by @thebigideanz

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More news and a meme on our site now.

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Six political candidates answered convoluted, multi-pronged questions and fluffy queries in front of a community that is frustrated, and sick of being under-estimated and under-funded in Ōtautahi on Monday.

Erin Harrington @ladyhorrors was there, writing “actual crunchy policy!” and "HAHA" in her notebook. by @thebigideanz

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In this month’s Global Compass, Genista Jurgens takes a peek in the 18th Lyon Biennale and other places around the world where the curatorial spotlight is on Oceania.

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Sriwhana Spong's Voile-voilà at the Lyon Biennale. (Photo: Pauline Autet).
Works by Mercedes Lucy. (Photo: Supplied). by @thebigideanz

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The Tauranga Art Gallery Trust is seeking an experienced and successful arts professional with a demonstrated track record of leading and inspiring a highly motivated team. Closes 27 October. by @thebigideanz

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If you’re not searching for prestige and solitude, and you can’t vanish for long periods of time, there’s plenty of residencies for you.

@emily_broadmore writes from a short, privately-run, city-based, communal residency that has suited her perfectly. by @thebigideanz

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Do you have a project you’d like to present in Dunedin Fringe 2027? The Dunedin Fringe Arts Trust has grants in 3 categories: Moana, Māori, and General. You can use it to pay for any of your costs. Closes 12 October. by @thebigideanz

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It's not looking particularly great for either of our major parties, which is to say either National or Labour could lead the next government, and they will almost certainly be in a coalition.

A debate on Sunday gave some clarity on the policies of the major parties and their potential coalition partners.

Full story on site.

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More details and more news on our website now

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Luca Tu’avao Walton aka Lucid Luca is a Tongan Pākehā visual artist from Tāmaki Makaurau, Aotearoa. His vibrant illustrations and animations are love letters to the women who bring colour to his life and cultural identity. They illuminate Luca’s layered appreciation for dreamy aesthetic intersections and bodies that feel like home.

Luca’s early drawings, which emerged as gifts for his mother and aunties, have evolved into proud portraits that adorn a growing number of fale (and Facebook) walls. Pictures that first materialised as Luca’s family fridge ornaments are now treasured by an Instagram community of over 15,000! A digital village that cherishes his enchanting, sentimental symbols of their diverse dreams and realities.

Luca has attracted significant print sales and career-altering publishing opportunities by consistently sharing his unique process and perspective on social media. When we met on the internet, this is what Luca said about creating surreal portals to literally becoming a full-time freelance artist.

“I feel like e-commerce and social media have really changed the game. I wouldn’t go as far as to say that it has levelled the playing field, but l think it has made it accessible by removing some of the traditional barriers and prerequisites to selling your work. It definitely comes down to luck as well sometimes, and algorithms that are out of our control. But instead of having to rent a space or a stall, you can have an IG handle and a dream, and that is enough to be official!”

Read the full story via the link in bio. 🌺

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📷 @jia.ma_diaries @jia.ma_photography taken in Karangahape Road by @thebigideanz

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Play a key role in creating innovative exhibitions that enhance visitor experience and engagement at Te Whare Taonga o Waikato Museum & Gallery. Closes 23 October. by @thebigideanz

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