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06
PANEL DISCUSSION
BEYOND AESTHETICS: CREATIVITY AS A SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
3 APRIL, 6.30 PM TO 8 PM, 6 NIXON STREET, AUCKLAND
Creativity isn’t just personal—it’s a powerful force for change. This discussion explores how creatives can tackle social issues, amplify diverse voices, and drive meaningful action beyond aesthetics. Through storytelling, art, and design, we can challenge narratives, inspire connection, and create lasting impact. Join us for a conversation on creativity as a tool for social responsibility.
Convenor of the night:
Lucie Blaze
Multidisciplinary Artist | Art Tutor | Founder of Born to Create
Panelists:
Stellar Pritchard
Spoken word poet | Author | Actress
Sonia Wilson
Singer | Musician | Actor | Author | Songwriter | Music Tutor
Virginia Frankovich
Theatremaker | Creative Arts Therapist | Community Arts Facilitator
Mandy Patmore
Mandy Patmore
Kaiwhakahaere/ Director Kākano Youth Arts Collective, multi-media environmental artist
Kaiwhakahaere/ Director Kākano Youth Arts Collective, multi-media environmental artist
Mandy Patmore
Kaiwhakahaere/ Director Kākano Youth Arts Collective, multi-media environmental artist
Mandy Patmore
Kaiwhakahaere/ Director Kākano Youth Arts Collective, multi-media environmental artist
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PANEL DISCUSSION
USING CREATIVITY AS A FORM OF ACTIVISM
23 MAY, 6.30 PM TO 8 PM, 6 NIXON STREET, AUCKLAND
Let's delve into how creativity serves as a potent force for societal transformation. In many ways, creativity acts as a disruptor, challenging established norms and perspectives on various pressing issues such as inequality, war, and environmental degradation. When artists, musicians, writers, and dancers engage with these topics through their respective mediums, they have the power to evoke deep empathy within their audiences.
Convenor of the night:
Lucie Blaze
Founder of Born to Create, Visual Artist
Panelists:
Kyoko Locussol
Senior UX Designer & Digital Sustainability Advocate
Renée Sheridan
Performance and Communication Coaching, Actress, Producer
Mandy Patmore
Kaiwhakahaere/ Director Kākano Youth Arts Collective, multi-media environmental artist
Mandy Patmore
Kaiwhakahaere/ Director Kākano Youth Arts Collective, multi-media environmental artist
Mandy Patmore
Kaiwhakahaere/ Director Kākano Youth Arts Collective, multi-media environmental artist
Mandy Patmore
Mandy Patmore
Kaiwhakahaere/ Director Kākano Youth Arts Collective, multi-media environmental artist
Kaiwhakahaere/ Director Kākano Youth Arts Collective, multi-media environmental artist
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PANEL DISCUSSION
TURNING YOUR PAIN INTO INSPIRATION
24 OCTOBER, 6.30 PM TO 8 PM, 6 NIXON STREET, AUCKLAND
Turning pain into inspiration in art is a transformative and cathartic process that holds the power to heal and ignite profound creativity. It is in this alchemical process of transforming pain into inspiration that art becomes a powerful catalyst for personal growth, empathy, and profound artistic creations that resonate deeply with both the artist and the audience.
Convenor of the night:
Jennifer Zea
Artist & Culture Facilitator
Panelists:
Simonne Butler
Author, Intimate Partner & Sexual Violence Educator, Holistic Trauma Therapist
Jacky McLaren
Co-founder of the charities HelpingHands Penan and Penan Women Project and founder of Borneo Bags
Nocturness
Performance Artist, Avant-Garde Burlesque
03
PANEL DISCUSSION
JUDGMENT AND VULNERABILITY
10 OCTOBER, 6.30 PM TO 8 PM, 6 NIXON STREET, AUCKLAND
Navigating the complexities of responding to judgment from viewers and embracing vulnerability as an artist can be arduous, yet it is within our reach to navigate these sensitive topics. By adopting strategic approaches and embracing certain perspectives, we can traverse this terrain with greater resilience and self-assurance.
Convenor of the night:
Ellie Lim
(She/Her)
Producer, Place maker, Pursuer of Creative Pleasure
Panelists:
Julia Ewer
Psychosynthesis Counsellor
Sara Moana
Illustrator, Artist
Vira Paky
Storyteller, Community Engagement Specialist
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PANEL DISCUSSION
EMOTIONS THROUGH CULTURES
26 SEPTEMBER, 6.30 PM TO 8 PM, 6 NIXON STREET, AUCKLAND
Emotions have played a central role in art throughout history, serving as a powerful driving force for creative expression. Let’s talk about how artists embraced emotions as a source of inspiration, emphasizing the expression of intense feelings and individual experiences.
Convenor of the night:
Jennifer Zea
Artist & Culture Facilitator
Panelists:
Abhi Chinniah
Portrait Photographer, Writer
Fatima Sanussi
Multidisciplinary Creative, Curator, Founder of ‘Do You Still Dream?’
Linda Va’aelua
Visual Artist
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PANEL DISCUSSION
EMOTIONS IN MOTION
12 SEPTEMBER, 6.30 PM TO 8 PM, 6 NIXON STREET, AUCKLAND
Join us for an insightful conversation that delves into the profound realm of deep emotions, exploring the significance of expressing difficult emotions as a vital component of a healthy lifestyle. We will explore how artists convey their personal experiences through their work, and how emotions serve as a wellspring of inspiration. Together, we will unravel the transformative power of emotions and their integral role in artistic creation.
Convenor of the night:
Sonia Wilson
Singer, Musician, Author, Songwriter
& Music Tutor
Panelists:
Lucie Blaze
Founder of Born to Create, Visual Artist
Rina Chae
Korean Kiwi Dancer, Teacher & Choreographer, Founder of En Beat Dance Academy & Raze Talent Agency
Heleina Waimoana Dalton
Pou Atawhai – Cultural Sensitivities and Learning Support Coordinator, Registered Creative Arts Therapist
These panels were sponsored
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