Tēnā koutou katoa i tēnei wā o te pōkaikaha……..warm greetings to you all in this time of uncertainty.

It’s privilege it is to share with you the local creative projects and events we’re supporting to get underway this year, despite the current situation These are opportunities to celebrate arts & culture together. So stay positive, stay safe and we look forward to seeing you all again soon!  

Here’s what’s coming up and what’s calling for you to be involved: 

• YOUNG AT ART by Youth Art NZ will consist of a central hub and satellite hubs in each area of Auckland (Nth, Sth, W/E). The hubs will showcase the unique identities of each region, told through the perspectives of local youth art, music, designs and poetry.  The West Satellite Hub will be located in Te Atatu Peninsula and Youth Art NZ are seeking young local performers (14 – 24yrs) to get involved. See the notice below. 

 

•  DECORATE A TRAM; TOI TURAMA The Community String Knitting Adventures group are busy creating  bunting that will contribute to a project to decorate a tram and tram stops at MOTAT for  World Wide Knit in Public Day on 12 June.  They need your help! See the notice below. 

 

• E HUI E! | TE POU THEATRE Te Pou Theatre’s Rangatahi under the direction of Regan Taylor present their devised play for Auckland Fringe Satellite – E HUI E! 20 March. See the notice below.

 

• ART KIDS – A regular art course for young children to learn creative techniques including watercolour, drawing, pencil, sketching + basic art theory.  The current 8 week course is held at Te Atatu Community Centre.  To book or learn about future courses see the notice below.

 

That’s not all! We’ve more projects currently underway or preparing themselves to be launched, including; the Haumako Music Artist Development Wananga, the Creative Human Project Workshops, Dance Workshops for Older People, a dance film called “Connect”, a youth mural project at ZEAL and Fresh Movement Arts Trust are currently journeying with 30 young dancers through a creative process that extends their normal “hip hop” processes before performing for the public in Henderson Town Centre area in April and May.  Follow us on social media and look out for more updates and details in our next e-newsletter. 

We’re wishing Film Producer Gabrielle Brayne and Director Ruby Harris the best of luck for ‘Call Edith’, a short doco following photographer Edith Amituanai’s work with rangatahi at Waitakere College, which they have currently entered into film festivals in Aotearoa & overseas. 

Finally, save the date 20 March for the Open Studio Day at Corbans Estate! More than 20 artists based at Corban Estate will welcome you into their studios, to meet and discuss their art practices. 

I’m grateful to our Local Board and local creatives for the projects we’ve been able to support this year,  ensuring that Creative Henderson Massey is able to provide positive and creative connections to each other during these challenging times.  I can’t wait see you all get together this year, while staying safe and enjoying the privilege, never to be taken for granted again!

 I’m also over on Facebook and Instagram posting opportunities, support options and events for creatives – so come and join me.

Kia haumaru te noho ……be safe. 

Aroha nui, nā mātou
 

Renée Tanner of
Lightbox Projects Ltd /  Creative Henderson-Massey Arts Broker

p.s. COVID-19 fast-tracked many of us into new ways of working, and Creative Henderson Massey is no exception.  I am well aware of the impact COVID-19 has on the arts sector and if you are struggling with anything to do with your creative practice, I’m happy to lend a friendly ear or face at anytime.  
Thanks to Henderson Massey Local Board for their ongoing support via Creative Henderson Massey