2025 Arts Workshops - Advocacy for Artists and Arts Organisations

Wednesday 05 November

5pm - 7pm
Toi Auaha, 5 Worcester Boulevard
Free to attend - register by booking a free ticket through this Humanitix page

How can we change the way we talk about big issues in the arts to create lasting positive change? Join Cara Paterson, Senior Advisor, Advocacy from Creative New Zealand (CNZ), Steph Walker (WORD Festival, Executive Director) and Jamie Hanton (Community Arts Advisor, Christchurch City Council) to explore approaches based on new research.

Aotearoa New Zealand's arts, cultural and creative sectors continue to face complex and significant challenges. A flourishing future for our arts sector will require a collective approach to advocating for the changes that will make the biggest difference.

This session draws heavily on the significant research and subsequent publication of ‘A guide for arts advocates’ by Creative New Zealand in partnership with The Workshop, and uses the narratives for change approach to shift mindsets over the medium to long term. The workshop will be lightly interactive.

Bring your questions and come and enjoy some light refreshments together as we explore how to change the narrative to effect positive change.

Workshop schedule: Doors will open at 4.45pm. The workshop will start at 5pm sharp and take 90 minutes. If you cannot attend the whole workshop, you are welcome to come for as much as you can. Pēpi and tamariki are always welcome to attend with you!

Toi Ōtautahi 2025 Arts Workshops

On the first Wednesday of every month, Toi Ōtautahi hosts free arts development workshops for artists and arts organisations. Want to know more, go to: https://toiotautahi.org.nz/

2025 Arts Workshops - Advocacy for Artists and Arts Organisations

Wednesday 05 November

5pm - 7pmToi Auaha, 5 Worcester BoulevardFree to attend - register by booking a free ticket through this Humanitix page

Toi Ōtautahi 2025 Arts Workshops

5pm - 7pm
Toi Auaha, 5 Worcester Boulevard
Free to attend - register by booking a free ticket through this Humanitix page