As part of “Vision Week” this session records a panel discussion on “Creatives & the Arts: Can they shape our future?”
This was held as part of “Vision Week” and this panel brought together 4 thought leaders in the Arts from across a variety of sectors. We assembled an experienced lineup of panelists including: Anne Rodda, among other cultural and arts initiatives, Michael Hill Violin Competition organiser, formerly professional Cellist and now advisor to NFP sector. Professor Peter O’Connor, Director of the Centre for Arts and Social Transformation at Auckland University. Hannah Teipo, Facility Co-ordinator of Te Oro http://www.teoro.org.nz as well as an artist in her own right. Co-director of Malae Collective and musician SEMA. Hannah Teipo is a NZ born Indo-Cook Island artist recreating the narrative of what it means to be a Pasifika artist in New Zealand. Felicity Letcher, Formerly a theatre producer working across comedy, theatre and dance who has been on several boards including Red Leap Theatre and Theatre Stampede and now runs Main Reactor Ltd, chair of the Screen Sector Covid 19 Action Group. www.theseeds.nz