Arts news | Press releases

• 13-Aug-08
  Michael King Writers’ Centre/Creative New Zealand Writers-in-Residence

  Two writers have been selected for residencies at the Michael King Writers’ Centre in Devonport, Auckland, over the next five months.
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• 11-Aug-08
  Sara Hughes awarded Creative New Zealand Berlin Visual Artists Residency 2008/09

  New Zealand artist Sara Hughes is the recipient of the 2008/09 Creative New Zealand Berlin Visual Artists Residency at the Künstlerhaus Bethanien in Berlin. The biennial 12-month residency provides an opportunity for visual artists to work on their approved project, gain professional development, build international networks and generally increase awareness of New Zealand visual arts.
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• 31-Jul-08
  Talented Christchurch double bass player wins music scholarship

  Talented Christchurch double bass player Annabella Leslie has been awarded the Jack McGill Music Scholarship it was announced today. Managed by Public Trust and administered by Creative New Zealand, the Scholarship is worth $15,500.
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• 31-Jul-08
  NZ Vanlines wins the Creative New Zealand Award for Bravery at 2008 NBR Awards

  NZ Van Lines won the 2008 Creative New Zealand Award for Bravery for its partnership with the Royal New Zealand Ballet. The removals company has provided transportation and direct cash sponsorship to the Ballet for 22 years, and provided transport for the Royal New Zealand Ballet’s 2007 tour to China.
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• 25-Jul-08
  Visual Arts Residency awarded to Jim Vivieaere

  Visual artist Jim Vivieaere (New Zealand Cook Island Māori) is the recipient of the 2008 Creative New Zealand Pacific Arts Committee and National University of Samoa Artist in Residence, based at the National University in Apia, Samoa. The residency is for a period of three months from mid August 2008 until mid November 2008.
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