The Arts Village People
by The Arts Village
Smithy and Tara from The Arts Village Rotorua are keeping in touch with our community and giving you a rundown on recent events, along with an in-depth spotlight on a different artist or creator each episode. Check out theartsvillage on Instagram, Rotorua Arts Village on Facebook and our website https://www.artsvillage.org.nz/This podcast is produced with funding from Rotorua Civic Arts Trust.
Episodes
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Episode 57 with Ria Hermans (Toodamnlippy Creative
A korero with Toodamnlippy Creative's Ria Herman about her path to becoming a full-time creative, and the struggles that lead her to her career in art. Ria currently runs workshops at the Arts Village for people of all ages (5+), which you can learn more about here:...
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Episode 56 with Hiroe & Paul Howell (Rotorua RACCO)
Sheree sits for a korero with Rotorua RACCO founders, Hiroe & Paul Howell to talk about the importance of building community through art and craft, in this case, Taiko drumming. Content warning: this episode contains brief references to suicide.
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Episode 55 with Donna Ross
Sheree is joined in the studio by Donna Ross, a local artist and educator for a korero about art, creativity, and working with the people at St. Chads.
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Episode 54 with Charlie Leggett (Sewing for Success)
Sheree sits down for a korero with Sewing for Success' Charlie Leggett to talk about sustainability in fashion, mending, and her career as a costumer on major productions like Bridgerton, the Hobbit and Strictly Come Dancing. Learn more about Sewing for Success here: Sewing for Success – Joining...
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Episode 53 with Tony Pope
Headteacher-turned-painter Tony Pope sits down with Sheree for a korero about his decision to study art later in life.
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Episode 52 with Kian and Jacob (from St. Chads)
Sheree sits down in the studio for a korero with two tangata whaikaha from St. Chads, who support people with disabilities to both gain greater independence and learn and maintain valuable life skills. Learn more about them here: https://stchads.co.nz/
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Episode 51 with Maureen and Ricki (from Club 45)
Sheree sits down with Maureen and Ricki, two members of Club 45, to chat about their mahi on the Grinch Grotto for last year's Rotorua Christmas Parade, Christmas in the Gardens Market and Music at the Rotunda. Club 45 is a social club, founded by Carolyn Hall who wanted to create a safe, loving...
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Episode 50 with Dr. Tāwhanga Nopera
In this episode, Sheree sits down for a korero with transgender digital and performance artist, and kaupapa Māori academic, Dr. Tāwhanga Nopera, who was also part of this year's Open Studios at the Arts Village.
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Episode 49 with Miria Kalman
Sheree sits down with another of our open studios residents, Miria Kalman to talk about their experience running workshops as well as changing plans in the face of tragedy.
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Episode 48 with Fenella Fenton
Sheree is joined by Fenella Fenton, one of this year's artists taking part in the Rotorua Arts Village's Open Studios Project.
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Episode 47 with Bruce Norman (Now and Then)
In this korero, Sheree sits down with local musician (and former teacher to Ladyhawke) Bruce Norman to talk about the profound effect music can have on your wellbeing, as well as a discussion on the importance of setting goals to help you achieve your dreams. The Arts Village People is produced...
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Episode 46 with Natascha Hartszuiker & John Skudder
In this kōrero, Sheree is joined by Natascha Hartszuiker & John Skudder, who recently put together a collaborative exhibition in the Village inspired by Samuel Butler's 1872 novel, Erewhon.
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Episode 45 with Evar & Lauren
Sheree chats with musician and crochet artist Evar and portrait artist Lauren about their recent internships at the Rotorua Arts Village. Learn more about the Arts Village by visiting artsvillage.org.nz
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Episode 44 with Renée
Sheree is joined by local artist, Renée to discuss her work, philosophy and approach to art as "unstructured play" to create curiosity. The Arts Village People is produced with help from the Rotorua Civic Arts Trust, and is edited by Alaw Joshua Davis.
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Episode 43 with Janet Keen
We're back! This episode is a kōrero with artist educator, Janet Keen - who once quit her job because she was told to do so by a fish! This podcast is produced with help from the Rotorua Civic Arts Trust and was edited by Alaw Joshua Davis.
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Episode 42 with Linda Tokona
In this feature-length korero, Sheree chats with Linda Tokona about her Mahi Raranga (flax weaving) journey.
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Episode 41 with Max
In this kōrero, Sheree sits down with Max, a local multi-instrumentalist, performer and composer to talk about her process, journey and experience of working in the music industry in Rotorua.
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Episode 40 with Te Wehi Ratana
In this episode, Sheree talks to the creator of maybe one of the most well known artworks in Aotearoa - the redacted English version of the treaty of Waitangi, which used to hang in Te Papa. Te Wehi Ratana's kōreo about his work as part of Te Waka Hourua, how he became a "concerned person", his...
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Episode 39 with Kelly Shrimpton
In this episode, Sheree is joined by Kelly Shrimpton, an intuitive, abstract artist from Rotorua, whose work is in conversation with death, grief and life after losing a loved one. This episode is a little heavy, with frank discussions about death - so please, if you are not in a place to listen…
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Episode 38 with Elizabeth Chia
In this kōrero, Sheree sits down with Elizabeth Chia about her career in music, from her childhood in Singapore, to pursuing a masters and producing an album with and about mana wāhine here in Rotorua. Thank you to the Rotorua Civic Arts Trust for funding the Arts Village People! Find more…
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Episode 37 with Glenys Courtney-Strachan
In this episode, Sheree sits down with music educator, artist and rusty nail collector Glenys Courtney-Strachan to kōrero a about her experience teaching music to everyone from children under 5 to children over 70. Thank you to the Rotorua Civic Arts Trust for funding the Arts Village People!…
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Episode 36 with Regan Balzer
In this episode, Sheree chats with painter and TikTok star, Regan Balzer about her work and recent touring exhibition with Auahi Kore, 'AUAHITŪROA: A Eulogy to Tobacco'. https://www.reganbalzer.com/ Thank you to the Rotorua Civic Arts Trust for funding the Arts Village People! Find more episodes...
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Episode 35 with Cheyla Samuels
In this week's kōrero, Sheree talks about fostering creativity in young people with educator and musician Cheyla Samuels. Thank you to the Rotorua Civic Arts Trust for funding another 12 episodes of the Arts Village People! Find more episodes of the Arts Village People by visiting the Rotorua…
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Episode 34 with Michael Matchitt
In this episode, Sheree welcomes Michael Matchitt, master carver to the podcast. Tune in for an extended kōrero about whakairo, from Mike's early years as an apprentice to teaching his craft to new generations. Check out Michael Matchitt's mahi on his website: https://www.michaelmatchitt.com…
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Episode 33 with Ellen Jones-Pool
In this episode of the Arts Village People, Sheree talks to one of the Open Studio residents, visual artist and story teller Ellen Jones-Pool about self-belief, taking risks and the effect that art can have on your mental health. As well as some stories from her residency in the village. This...
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Episode 32 with Tonina Ngatai
This week's kōrero is with one of the Arts Village's summer residents, soft sculpture artist Tonina Ngatai. Sheree chats with her about the inspirations behind her mahi, as well as about the inter-generational connections that were made at her workshops in the village over the last six weeks. The...
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Episode 31 with Natasha Diamond
Sheree is joined over the phone by self-professed "weaver of tales" Natasha Diamond. Listen for an in-depth kōrero on the nature of writing as an art form, and on how theatre can be a more accessible medium to tell important stories about te ao Māori. The Arts Village People is funded by the...
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Episode 30 with Robin Harland
In this week's kōrero, Sheree talks to Robin Harland from the Geyserland art group about their work in landscape painting. Once again, things get pretty deep when asked about the nature of what makes someone an "artist". The Arts Village People is funded by the Rotorua Civic Arts Trust. Find more...
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Episode 29 with George Haimona
In this kōrero, Sheree chats with Arts Village board member, Georgia Haimona about Kapa Haka - and how it brings communities together, and helps promote te ao Māori in Aotearoa and the wider world. The Arts Village People is funded by the Rotorua Civic Arts Trust. Find more episodes of the Arts...
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Episode 28 with Rio Hemopo-Hunuki
This episode is about the korero between the notes... that's right, we're talking jazz! Sheree is joined by musician Rio Hemopo-Hunuki to talk about their mahi, their influences and tell stories about their early gigs in bars. You can find out more about Rio's work with Koi Digital here:...
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Episode 27 with Te Aramoana and Soraya
In this episode, Sheree chats on the phone with Te Aramoana and Soraya all the way down in Pōneke about Kapa Haka. Stay tuned for an informative discussion on how they came to Kapa Haka in different ways and its importance in te ao Māori. The Arts Village People is funded by the Rotorua Civic…
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Episode 26 with Jane Johnson Matua
This week, Sheree spoke with Jane Johnson-Matua, the Activities Coordinator at the Arts Village, about her extraordinary mahi. From using clay to breathe life back into discarded childhood toys to employing traditional Māori techniques and materials for creating sustainable burial shrouds, this...
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Episode 25 with Kaeleb Ngatai (@kaelebskups)
In this episode, Sheree chats to Kaeleb Ngatai (Kaelebskups), a local Māori artist who specialises in ceramics. They discuss the process of making something beautiful from clay, and all the things that can go wrong along the way. You can see Kaeleb's work on his instagram:...
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Episode 24 with Tara Prieto (@friedratart)
This week Sheree is joined by digital artist, and former host of THIS VERY PODCAST, Tara Prieto! This kōrero covers Tara's work at Digital Natives with local rangatahi, her journey to becoming a digital artist, as well as the people and media that influence her work to this day. You can find…
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Episode 23 with Tumanako (11 years old)
The Arts Village People explores a new perspective on working in the arts by interviewing 11 year old, Tumanako. Tumanako would consider themselves a multi-diciplinary artist, who enjoys creating landscapes and designing houses. This episode is a real treat, and we were so happy to have Tumanako…
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Episode 22 with Jay Marino
In this episode, a kōrero between Sheree and filmmaker Jay Marino. They talk about the creative process from writing to editing and if film school is really worth it? Jay runs filmmaking and content creation classes at the Rotorua Community Youth Centre, find out more here:...
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Episode 21 with Rihipa Taiatini
The Arts Village People is BACK! Brand new host, Sheree Thompson interviews digital artist Rihipa Taiatini, and asks her about her influences, how she got her start in digital art and how her work is influenced by the mahi of her family and upbringing. The Arts Village People is funded by the...
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Episode 20 with Toi Ohomai
Tara and Smithy are joined by tutor, Riley from Toi Ohomai, alongside two students Raelyn and Patrick to talk about their work and experience studying creative arts. Their end of year exhibition He Kākano is open for viewing until the 25th March at Toi Ohomai Mokoia Campus, Rotorua. Follow them…
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Episode 19 with Nanu
Tara and Smithy chat to Nanu from Rotorua Musical Theatre group about their career in acting and performing, how they got their start singing karaoke and some tips for aspiring theatre performers in Rotorua. Links: https://rotoruamusicaltheatre.co.nz/ [email protected]
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Episode 18 with Mollie Smith
After battling computer gremlins, Smithy and Tara chat to Mollie Smith from the Rotorua Writers Group. They talk about how the group supports local writers of all genres and of all skill-levels, from amateurs to experienced authors, as well as how you can get involved in their monthly meetings…
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Episode 17 with Sandy Hall (from Rotorua Civic Arts Trust)
Tara and Smithy chat with Sandy Hall from the Rotorua Civic Arts Trust (the organisation that funds this very podcast) to talk about arts funding. What is it? How do you get it? What do you need to do to qualify for it? Sandy tells us about all the options available to the artists of Rotorua from...
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Episode 16 with Kahurangi Dewes-Green
Tara and Smithy talk to Kahurangi Dewes-Green, the youngest ever artist resident at the Arts Village. Listen to hear reminiscence on the artists residency scheme, and learn more about the process for young artists making portfolios and applying for further education in the arts.
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Episode 15 with Anna Hayes
Tara and Smithy are joined by Anna Hayes to discuss sustainable art, and making artworks with a real-life purpose. As well as this, Anna shares her experience of getting into studying art at a later stage of their life, rather than straight from school.
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Episode 14 with Heidi Symon
An interview with Fordlands Community Centre's Whānau Connector, and Arts Village board member Heidi Symon. In this episode they discuss the mahi the Village and Fordlands have done together, as well as the services they provide for the Fordlands community... also sausage sizzles. In addition…
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Episode 13 with Rafa Moreira (Kupu Festival & McLeods)
Tara goes solo for this episode and interviews Rafa Moreira, one of the organisers of Kupu Festival, which was held in Rotorua earlier this year. They discuss the sometimes painful process of organising a large event like this, as well as discuss some of the highlights of the festival itself.…
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Episode 12 with Iain Fraser and Ann Somerville
Georgia and Tara are joined in the village by Iain Fraser (virtually) and Ann Somerville (in studio) to talk about the upcoming W. Stanley Wallis exhibition: "Enjoyment of the Search". In this episode Iain Fraser tells us the reasons he funded the renovation and renaming of Studio One (now the...
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Episode 11 with Marcus Powell from Digital Natives Academy
Tara and Georgia sit down with Marcus from Rotorua's own Digital Natives Academy to talk about their mission to create a digitally literate Rotorua. They discuss the barriers to entry to the digital art world, as well as the benefits of using high-tech kit to teach tamariki who might be otherwise...
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Episode 10 with Trojan-John (Laughing in Bedlam)
Georgia and Tara is joined by local musician and educator Trojan-John (Laughing in Bedlam), to talk about performing, songwriting and collaborating with others to make good art. They also touch on Trojan's musical projects Laughing in Bedlam and the unique "Studio-like Sessions". You can find...
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Episode 09 with Astrid Bunne Namdari (He Kete Kotahi Exhibition)
Tara and Georgia are joined by Astrid Bunne Namdari (& her new baby!) to discuss the He Kete Kotahi exhibition (on now in every gallery in the Arts Village!). The exhibition is dedicated to Ábdu’l Bahá, the son of the Founder of the Bahá’í Faith to commemorate the centenary of his passing. Our...
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Episode 08 with Mary-Beth Acres
Georgia and Tara are reunited with former Director at the Arts Village, Mary-Beth Acres to discuss her arts practice, her new job in Christchurch, an incredible story about her lost cat, and of course memories of her time at the Village. Follow Mary-Beth on Instagram and Facebook by following…
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About this show
Smithy and Tara from The Arts Village Rotorua are keeping in touch with our community and giving you a rundown on recent events, along with an in-depth spotlight on a different artist or creator each episode. Check out theartsvillage on Instagram, Rotorua Arts Village on Facebook and our website https://www.artsvillage.org.nz/This podcast is produced with funding from Rotorua Civic Arts Trust.
Hosted by
The Arts Village