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New Administrator for aaa
Lorraine Sweden is the new Administrator for aaa. Having worked in the finance industry for many years, she first became involved in arts administration four years ago. She has worked with a number of diverse arts organisations during this time and looks forward to bringing the skills and knowledge gained in these roles to her new position, while at the same time indulging her passion for the arts and the Auckland arts scene in particular.
Political Forum for Auckland Arts
aaa is currently arranging a discussion forum involving the eight political parties in parliament. Party leaders and/or arts spokespeople have been invited to participate and outline their intentions for support of the arts sector across the Auckland region. Make sure you put Wednesday 12th April in your diaries now!!!! 5-30pm to 7pm at the Opera Factory Theatre in Newmarket - further details in the next e-newsletter. Email us if you have specific questions or topics you would like put to the politicians at the forum - arts.advocates@artsauckland.org.nz
Arts Brochure Distribution Service
aaa has been working for some time with Jasons distribution service, on a co-branding initiative that will likely adopt our Arts About Auckland brand. We are currently finalising a Heads of Agreement with the company, to supply 50 special brochure stands across the Auckland region, specifically for arts community use. The stands will be serviced on a weekly basis, with clients providing DLE materials. Display will be on a contract basis, for a minimum of one calendar month period, up to 12 months, depending on the event requirements of the arts organisation or group. Costs will be based on a per pocket per month price - taking tight arts sector marketing budgets into consideration. Wait for our next announcement on further developments with this project!
Auckland Events Guide on the Web
For those who did not pick up on this news before Christmas, there is now a comprehensive Auckland events and entertainment guide on the web. ViewAuckland lists venues and events, free of charge and also has a What's On Guide. Check out http://www.viewauckland.co.nz/ or email ben@viewauckland.co.nz
Aotearoa Playwrights Conference 2006
Playmarket is now accepting applications for the 2006 Conference, to be held Saturday 17 June through to Sunday 24 June as part of the FUEL Festival of NZ Theatre in Hamilton. Deadline for applications is Friday 28 April. The aim of the conference is to appeal to as many playwrights writing for the professional stage as possible, whatever stage their work is at, and to include a wide range of development options. Visit the Playmarket website for further information on www.playmarket.org or email the Script Development Co-ordinator at scripts@playmarket.org.nz
Pacific Arts Centre Director wanted
The Waitakere Pacific Arts and Cultural Trust is seeking an individual to guide the expansion of the existing Pacific Arts and Cultural Centre at Corban Estate in Henderson. This is a twelve month fixed term contract, a 40 hour per week position with some weekend and evening work required. For details contact rachael.trotman@xtra.co.nz
Snippets
- Euan Murdoch has joined Chamber Music New Zealand as their new CEO
- Barbara Glaser (Director of Operations for the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra for the past 15 years) will take up the position of Auckland Philharmonia CEO in April
- Auckland Art Gallery has announced the appointment of Victoria Lynn as Curator of The 3rd Auckland Triennial, opening in March 2007. The multi venue exhibition will be the key visual arts event at the Auckland Festival AK07.
- "Frontseat" has returned to TV1 for 2006. Any arts stories or information, please email the Frontseat team on letters@frontseat.co.nz
- Arts Foundation Founding Chairman Richard Cathie retired at the end of 2005. The new Chair is Ros Burdon CNZM.
- The Auckland Writers and Readers Festival has a one day literary extravaganza planned for Sunday 21 May. Confirmed appearances include 2005 Man Booker Prizewinner John Banville, festival favourite Alain de Botton and Edmund White. For further details email aucklandwriters@xtra.co.nz
- Auckland Philharmonia Baby Proms are back - April 1 at Bruce Mason Centre Takapuna, April 2 Auckland Town Hall and April 8 Hawkins Centre Papakura. Two sessions each day. Details phone 0800-744-542 or http://www.aucklandphil.co.nz/
- For those with long term calendars, the next Auckland Festival AK07 dates are March 9 to 24 2007.
The new Auckland Museum carpark is now open, providing 200 spaces - entrance on the Newmarket side of the Domain. Museum entry is still from the north entrance, but when the Grand Atrium project is completed there will be direct entry to the Museum via a new southern entrance.
- The Auckland Philharmonia Summer Matinee will be held in the grounds of Villa Maria Estate vineyard, Montgomerie Rd, Manukau on Sunday 26 March from noon to 3-30pm. Phone 0800-744-542 or book online at http://www.aucklandphil.co.nz/ for this elegant musical event.
- Asia:Aotearoa. Free event Wednesday 15 February, APEC Room, Auckland War Memorial Museum, 7pm. A diverse range of speakers will explore what it means to be Chinese in Auckland and how cultural organisations can engage more effectively with our Chinese community. http://www.aucklandmuseum.com/
- Entries are now open for the 2006 NZ Community Trust Chamber Music Contest. Details, phone Rachel Service (04) 384-6133 or email media@chambermisic.co.nz Website www.chambermusic.co.nz/music-contest
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