Fantastic drumming performance tonight, 10 February at Te Wananga o Aotearoa

Dylan Elise is an amazing young drummer. His performance yesterday at Gisborne Boys High School was jaw-dropping and he will be performing again this evening, Wednesday February 10 at Te Whare Wananga on Childers Rd at 7pm.

Te Waka Toi and Maori Arts Funding Invite to Maori Artists, Maori Organisations and Marae

Presenting:

Te Waka Toi Project Funding
toi ihoTM Maori made trademark of Authenticity & Quality

Date: 20th of February 2008
Venue: Toihoukura, Cobden St, Gisborne
Time: 10.00am to 12.pm
RSVP to Kim Eruera at Creative NZ

Come to Toihoukura on Wed 20th Feb to learn about Te Waka Toi/ Creative NZ funding putea sources.
RSVP essential . Contact Kim Eruera at kime@creativenz.govt.nz or 04 471-0487

National Youth Drama School, 19 to 27 April 2008

Do you have senior students who show potential in acting and film-making? Then the National Drama School, eight days of intensive workshops focusing on developing their creative skills may be just the thing for them!!! The school caters for 15 to 20 year olds and accommodation options are available through the hostel and billeting. Class options include: improvisation, radio drama, stand up comedy, directing, editing, song and script writing and much, much more. The whole course costs $395, and some scholarships are available.

Venue: Havelock North High School
Visit www.nyds.co.nz for course and registration details.

MAORI TV ANZAC Short Film Competition

The ANZAC Short Film Competition is your chance to tell an ANZAC story and have it broadcast on Māori Television. The competition is open to people of all ages, backgrounds and points of view and entries in all genres will be accepted.

Categories:
Tamariki : Up to Year 8
Rangatahi: Tear 9-13
All ages: Over 18 years.

Short films could be based on an interview with a veteran or someone in your community or whānau who has lived through war time, taken from a diary or letters written by someone in war time or plucked from your imagination.

Your story might be about things that took place in other parts of the world (where New Zealanders served or where other nationalities have been caught up in war) or the experiences of those at home.

So, get some friends together, find a small, personal story that you think would make an interesting short film, find an original way of telling it and get the camera rolling!

Entries should be no longer than five minutes and be submitted to Māori Television on Mini DV tape, DVCAM tape or DVD before 5.30 PM, Friday March 28 2008.

See Maori TV website for entry forms & more info: www.maoritelevision.com

CREATIVE WRITING COURSE FOR CLOSET WRITERS, 14 & 15 February

This Thursday 14th and Friday 15th of February a creative writing course will be held at Te Puna Manaaki in Hicks Bay. A collaboration between Te Aroha Kanarahi Trust and Tuhia Ltd, this is for all you Closet Writers hiding away on the coast.

Facilitated by Keri Kaa and Cath Akuhata-Brown, it will also include tips for writers on how to get started, different writing styles as well as funding avenues for written works.

Contact Ani at iwitea@actrix.co.nz or 06 8644407 for more information.

Ani should also be contacted if you would like more information about the Diploma of Literary and Performing Arts being offered at Hinerupe.

A Night in Vienna, March 16

The Gisborne Choral Society Presents A Night in Vienna (Gypsy Baron)at the Lawson Field Theatre on Saturday 16th March, 7.30pm.

Tickets from Stephens Photoplus.

Traditional Maori Games Day WAIROA

SATURDAY 15TH MARCH 2008
10.30 - 2.30 PM
ALEXANDRA PARK

Traditional Games, Kapa Haka, Poi Making, Taiaha, Patu, Harakeke Weaving, Waka Ama, Mirimiri…

Maori Kai - If you would like to set up a stall contact the organisers...
MIchelle Tahuri before Wednesday 5th…

(06) 838 3017
michellet@sporthb.net.nz

The Business of Being an Artist: Presented by ArtsBiz Ltd

WAIROA WORKSHOPS

Provided free of charge....Venue Wairoa Community Centre

The Business of Being an Artist - INTRO
Wednesday 26th March, 10am-1pm (facilitated by Suzette Major)

...Understanding the new realities of the New Zealand arts sector
...What does it mean to be a professional artist?
...Building business skills alongside art skills – what do you need to know?
...Managing your career in the arts

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The Business of Being an Artist - MANAGING YOUR FINANCES
Wednesday 23rd April, 10am-1pm (facilitated by Lynne Wilkins)

...Understanding tax & GST
...Trading entities
...Managing your finances

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The Business of Being an Artist - ARTS MARKETING
Wednesday 21st May, 10am-1pm (facilitated by Suzette Major)

...Understanding you and your customer
...Developing your art for a marketplace
... Advertising and publicity
...Working with the media

To register for these courses please contact Tania at Creative Tairawhiti Inc 06 8632006 x6 or info@tairawhitiarts.net

Creative Tairawhiti is funded with the support of Creative New Zealand and the Ministry of Social Development through Regional Strengths Maurangi Toi. Thank you to Turanga Ararau & NZTE for enabling Arts Biz Ltd to come to the region for these courses. And also a big thank you to the Emerald Hotel for hosting our facilitators. www.emeraldhotel.co.nz

Artists and Intellectual Property Know your rights

Copyright Basics
The purpose, role and scope of copyright and its relation to the arts
Why copyright is such a powerful tool for artists
Your options when someone infringes your copyright
Key intellectual property issues for artists including protection of intellectual property in an online environment
Trade marks and registered designs and how they relate to artists
Important intellectual property issues to be aware of when undertaking commissions
Discussion of legal cases and practical situations to help explain common intellectual property issues that many artists encounter

Presenter: David McLaughlin, McLaughlin Law Auckland (advisor to Artists Alliance Incorporated)
Cost: Free
Date: Wed 27th Feb 2008
Venue: Turanga Ararau, cnr Kahutia & Bright Street

Time: 6:00 – 9:00pm

Brought to you by Creative Tairawhiti in partnership with Turanga Ararau and New Zealand Trade and Enterprise. Don't miss this, all course registrants get the chance to meet with David for personalised advice.

Call Tania on 863 2006 x6 to register

For more information on Intellectual Property issues take a look at this link from Creative New Zealands website. This PDF has been created with artists in mind, and covers the basics of IP in simple to understand language.

http://www.creativenz.govt.nz/files/protecting-creativity.pdf

books and bubbles, Enjoy a night with Kerre Woodham

and special author guests Deborah Challinor and Vince Ford

22 February, 7.30 pm
The Emerald Hotel
Gisborne

Tickets only $20
includes drink and nibbles

Proceeds from each ticket go to Midway Surf Life Saving Club Gisborne.

Supported by Paper Plus and New Idea...

Creative Youth and Families Workshops begin again for 2008

The Saturday Art Studio for young people and families at Creative Space proved to be hugely popular last year, and thanks to the Creative Communities Scheme they're back again this year..

Every Saturday from 10am till 1pm, Creative Space opens its doors to young people and their families to join in for a varied programme of arts and crafts activities from drawing and sketching, to screen printing , mixed media, fabric art and painting amongst others. It is a great opportunity for families to meet and mix with others and spend good quality time together exploring their creativity.

Starting Saturday 23 February from 10am. Stop by Creative Space on Cobden Street for a look, to meet the tutor Phil or to jump right in.

Call 868 6731 for more information.

2 Degrees at THe Pencil Gallery

2 Degrees The latest Exhibition at The Pencil Gallery is all about associations and friendships, with each of the artists exhibiting having some kind of connection with each other. The idea of the six degrees of separation becomes closer to two degrees when it comes to relatively tight New Zealands arts community.

Despite the relationships between the artists, this is the first time John Walsh, JK Russ, Matt COuper, Rob McLeod, Sanjay Theodore, Brian Campbell, Wilhelmus Ruifrok and Peter Ireland have exhibited together.

Go to http://www.thepencilgallery.co.nz for a preview.

The Gisborne Working ArtFest is back!

On the 16th and 17th of February EastcapeART's Gisborne Working Artfest is back, this time featuring twenty national, and eight local artists, Con Kiernan, Linda Nicholls, Michael and Kathy Sass, Jasper Murphy, Mark Weston, Mark Dimock, Red Tui, Norman McLean, Kath McLaughlin, Peter Cramond, Kate Payne, Sally Laing, Briar Ferris, Jean Carbon, Julia Gould, Jo Tilton, Dave Roy, Jane Orr, Megan Schmidt, David Traub, Lynn Taylor, Claire Barton, Rustic Twist, Amie Mc Carron, Robert Baker, Brent Sumner, Baye Riddell, Grant Bullot, Chris Wilson, and Simon Lardelli.

The Working artfest is all about giving you the opportunity to see a diverse range of artists at work, peruse and talk about their art in a gorgeous and relaxed setting. Artworks are also for sale.

And just as much a part of the experiences has to be the range of fabulous food, gourmet bbq, luscious platters, good coffee, wine and juices and the live music playing throughout the weekend.

From 10:00am at EastcapeART, 120 Willows Road. Tickets are $10 for adults and free for under 13s, available at the gate or from the Information Centre.

Fantastic new Exhibition at Cafe Ruba

Make sure you drop in for a coffee at Cafe Ruba this month to catch IWI by former Toihoukura tutor Simon Lardelli. Lardelli is interested in creating works which work in with their surrounding architecture, and has done just that for this show in Ruba. Utilising modern tools but traditional carving methods, and the basic material forms of pallets and picket fences Lardelli has created a striking series of works which compliment the place they hang in.

Creative Communities Funding Scheme now open

A total of $15,000 is available for distribution to individuals and organisations for projects, which will:

· increase participation in the arts.
· widen the range of arts available in the community.
· support artistic expression of the diverse cultures within the district.
· enhance and strengthen the local arts sector.

Applicants should be residing in the district and apply for funds for projects that will take place and produce benefits within the Gisborne/East Coast District.

Application forms are available from Gisborne District Council Office, Fitzherbert Street, Gisborne and close at the, 4.00pm on Friday, 29 February 2008.

Further details may be obtained from Judy Livingston, Phone 867 2049 extn 5868.

Words on Wheels East Coast Tour 2008

This month Words On Wheels 2008 brings five top NZ Writers to Tairawhiti. Novelist Louise Wareham Leonard, playwright and screenwriter Victor Rodger, historian and biographer Paul Diamond, poet Michele Amas, and young adult fiction writer Ken Catran will be talking to audiences at:

Bushmere Estate Winery 6pm Wednesday 13 February,
Waipare Homestead in Anaura Bay 7pm Thursday 14 February and
Te Puna Manaaki O Ruatapare, Hicks Bay 12noon on Friday 15 February.

February Art Altar at Bex

Featuring this month at the Art Altar, works by Creative Youth tutor Phillip Tapp. These large-scale sculptural works incorporate wood carving, paper mache and flax detailing and are on display until the end of February.

Hands on Clay - With Huriana Kereru

This is an exciting and creative 2 day workshop. Discover the many different techniques of hand-building with clay in a fun and supportive environment.
Ignite your imagination and let your creativity flow.

Please wear old clothing and bring something for a shared lunch.
Morning and afternoon tea will be provided
Limited numbers so please reserve your place

Saturday 23 and Sunday 24 February 2008 (2 days)
at Waipare Homestead, 890 Anaura Bay Road, Anaura Bay
from 10.00am until 4.30pm
cost is $40.00pp
tutor is Huriana Kereru

Enquires: Phone Huriana (06) 867-7341