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An ever-expanding reference for anybody involved in or interested in the cultural/creative life of our region. We encourage artists, organisations, event producers, educators, community groups, venues, and creative people of all kinds to submit a free profile.

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Lou Agas

I am first and foremost an animator specialising in 2D motion graphics. Video editing is part and parcel of my work. Working with design agencies, production companies and direct clients, I can collaborate on projects from storyboarding, pre-visualisation, production to post-production. Read more.

Creative Patapatai

Interviews with fascinating local painters, film-makers, dancers, photographers, poets, writers, musicians, and the friends and neighbours from our Creative Directory.

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Connect. We connect creatives to organisations, creatives to projects and audiences to events.Upskill. We direct the sector to resources, toolkits and skills providers for a more sustainable creative eco-system.Support. We lead and co-deliver the Toi Moana strategy, administrate funding, and conduct peer mentoring for projects and ideas.Promote. We share sector stories, events and initiatives so that our entire community can participate in more arts and culture, every day.

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Creative Connections Lunch

Creative Bay of Plenty and Our Place Magazine invite you to share a meal, exchange ideas, and build a creative community with us in the Western Bay! We’re gathering artists,…
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