Creative New Zealand workshop in Kāpiti

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Dear artists, creative practitioners & business owners, and supporters of those working in our arts and creative industries, 

The Kāpiti Arts & Creative Industries cluster group in partnership with Creative New Zealand and with support from Kāpiti Coast District Council invites you to this rare workshop opportunity to discuss…How do we bring about higher and more sustainable incomes for those working in the arts and creative industries? 


Earlier this year, research commissioned by Creative New Zealand and NZ On Air identified that the majority of creative professionals had difficulty making a sustainable living from their creative practice. A Profile of Creative Professionals calls for a new response.


Creative New Zealand is seeking your feedback on six principles and action suggestions. The six principles are that artists and arts practitioners: 
* feel their creative practice is valued and regarded as ‘real work’
* are remunerated fairly for their work
* are well positioned to adopt a portfolio approach to achieving a sustainable career
* are prepared for a career in the arts and cultural sector
* can access support to grow and develop a sustainable career
* careers contribute positively to their wellbeing 

This workshop underpins one of the reasons for the formation of the Kāpiti Arts & Creative Industries group which has grown to 440 members – to strengthen creative connections and increase creative incomes. It is an extension of our September 11 workshop discussion where we started to discuss what needs to happen to enable a flourishing arts and creative industries sector on the Kāpiti Coast. 

So join us for this rare opportunity to join the regional and national arts conversation together and please feel free to circulate this invitation to your creative colleagues in Kāpiti, Porirua, Horowhenua, Whanganui and Manawatu.
Please RSVP to jenna-lea.philpott@tangocc.co.nz by Monday 11 November for catering purposes.
Join the Kāpiti Arts & Creative Industries group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/197204481110647/

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