Creative Practice

So excited to have been invited to be part of this thoughtful project.
All are welcome to join us at the opening next Friday 5 - 7pm, 6th June.

Come on down after work, say hello and then head on up to Hangar Art and Framing for their opening, make it a night of art and friends!

Ecologies
Opening 5-7pm, Friday 6 June 2025
The Shutter Room Gallery, 7 Rust Ave, Whangārei

Curated by Marcel Allen and featuring work by Alan Squires, Ashleigh Zimmerman, Ellen Smith, Megan White, Angela Rowe, Lisa Clunie and Marcel Allen. Thanks to Creative Communities WDC.

Artist Talks 11am, Saturday 7 June 2025

Workshop 10am-2pm, Saturday 14 June 2025

Exhibition 6 June - 26 July 2025

Ecologies brings together a collection of Northland artists whose work explores different local environments and the ways in which we interact and relate to them.
Ecologies is a provocation. It looks to inspire personal and/or collective action. Through reflection on our own understanding of what is meant by ecologies and how we fit into our own environments it will illuminate what is meant by kaitiakitanga and taking care of the natural and man made environments and the organisms that inhabit them.

.smith.photographer .nz Whangarei ShutterRoom Whangarei District Council .northland

Kia ora koutou freinds!

My work is continuing in the Arts and Learning space at .northland where we are collaborating with Dr Maggie Buxton of @ to share knowledge and skills for creatives.

AI is everywhere now, and many people use it, we're about understanding the risks, ethics and what we need to know if we choose to use it.

If you are a Northland based creative, funder, or interested to learn more, join us for a FREE session, funded by Foundation North, supported by Creative Northland.

Register for this FREE 1hr Online Seminar - 8th April, 6pm - 7:30pm

This is a Funding 101 Session designed to bring you up to date with current funding models and opportunities as well as practical guidance on how you might approach seeking funding.

We'll explore how AI can help with your efforts at each stage and discuss potential risks, integrity issues, transparency, and safeguards.

Like our other informative Online Sessions, there will be a presentation to introduce ideas and information followed by questions and discussion.

Maggie is Director of AwhiWorld, a local/global transdisciplinary lab who have delivered AI training across Northland to a diverse range of creatives as part of their Strange Intelligences Project.

Angela Rowe is experienced in Arts and NFP Fundraising and has had success with major arts funding bodies. She offers practical feedback as a Creative Northland Creative Advisor.

Creative Northland is pleased to offer this session in partnership with AwhiWorld thanks to funding from Foundation North.

Please register by completing the form below.

https://forms.gle/NEwsYKoD8MxiKzQ3A

You will receive your link within 24 hours of the session

A big part of my work is supporting better systems and support in our sector, that's a massive shift! So in the meantime, at .northland we will do what we can to support wellbeing of creatives.

This is an opportunity to tune in for some positive approaches to better wellbeing.

Understanding Wellbeing & Managing Anxiety as a Creative with Jaki GT
26th March 5.30 - 7.30pm & 7th April 11-1pm- Online Google Meet, link sent the day before.

Accessibility: FREE

To register, send me an email here: [email protected]

Are you a hobby artist or looking to turn your creativity into a career? Struggling to balance creativity, life, and well-being? Feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or battling creative burnout?"

Learn how to nurture your creative flow while taking care of your mental wellbeing. Transform your artistic passion into a sustainable practice—without the stress! Creativity thrives when wellbeing is prioritized—let's explore how!

Make a cup of tea or hot chocolate and listen in on a session about well-being for creatives.

Register by email to Angela: [email protected]
Welcome to attend both or just one workshop please let us know your preference when registering.

Find out more about Jaki here: https://jakigt.com/