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: https://www.instagram.com/kaelebskups/

The Arts Village People is funded by the Rotorua Civic Arts Trust.

Find more episodes of the Arts Village People by going to the Rotorua Arts Village website: artsvillage.org.nz

This podcast was produced by Joshua T Davis: joshuatdavis.com

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 Tara's work on her instagram: https://www.instagram.com/friedratart/

And of course, you can also listen to the first 20 episodes of this podcast for even more Tara!

The Arts Village People is funded by the Rotorua Civic Arts Trust.

Find more episodes of the Arts Village People by going to the Rotorua Arts Village website: artsvillage.org.nz

This podcast was produced by Joshua T Davis: joshuatdavis.com

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 on the podcast.

The Arts Village People is funded by the Rotorua Civic Arts Trust.

Find more episodes of the Arts Village People by going to the Rotorua Arts Village website: artsvillage.org.nz

This podcast is produced and edited by Joshua T. Davis: joshuatdavis.com

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: https://rotoruayouthcentre.org/

The Arts Village People is funded by the Rotorua Civic Arts Trust.

Find more episodes of the Arts Village People by going to the Rotorua Arts Village website: artsvillage.org.nz

This podcast was produced by Joshua T Davis: joshuatdavis.com

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 Rotorua Civic Arts Trust.

Find more episodes of the Arts Village People by going to the Rotorua Arts Village website: artsvillage.org.nz

This podcast is produced by Joshua T Davis (joshuatdavis.com)

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 on instagram at @hekakano2022 

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.

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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 and how you can support local authors. Mollie also gives some book recommendations from Rotorua writers, which we have linked below!

'Heads Will Roll': https://www.amazon.com/Heads-Will-Roll-Other-Pieces-ebook/dp/B08DFHNFFC/

Lyndsay Campbell: https://www.amazon.com/kindle-dbs/entity/author/B07TDPLW23

Tom E. Moffatt: https://www.amazon.com/kindle-dbs/entity/author/B07BZL2TQ4 https://www.mcleodsbooks.co.nz/catalog/list_author_titles?author=Tom+E.+Moffatt

Vicki Arnott: https://www.amazon.com/kindle-dbs/entity/author/B07LD3Z3LB 

If you want to contact the writers' group, you can do so by emailing the following people: 

Marj Griffiths – [email protected]  

Vicki Arnott – [email protected]

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 the Civic Arts Trust, and gives some tips for future applicants.

Find out more about the Civic Arts Trust here: https://rotoruacivicartstrust.org.nz/

Email the Civic Arts Trust Secretary Alison Perrin: [email protected]

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.