https://www.accessradiotaranaki.com/shows/sugar-loafing-arts-cast/ (C)Access Radio Taranaki en-nz Sugar Loafing Arts Cast showcases the diversity of arts in Taranaki and beyond. Host Mikaela Nyman interviews artists, creative makers, writers and curators, and delves into art ideas and mediums, discussing a wide range of themes, such as decolonisation in New Zealand and Pacific art and literature, how to find inspiration, and the beauty of collaboration with other creative souls across art disciplines. The fundamental idea of this podcast is to showcase arts and creativity and to inspire. Sugar Loafing Arts Cast is supported and sponsored by the Govett Brewster Art Gallery. Sugar Loafing Arts Cast Sugar Loafing Arts Cast showcases the diversity of arts in Taranaki and beyond. Hosted by Mikaela Nyman no Access Radio Taranaki production@accessradiotaranaki.com Mikaela Nyman Sat, 15 Aug 2026 08:36:34 +1200 Sat, 15 Aug 2026 08:36:34 +1200 Contemporary ceramicist Teresa Peters' acclaimed work exists as solid clay objects and in digital video form. In 2021 she won the Portage Ceramic Awards and was a finalist in 2022. Here, Teresa talks about her work TIME CRYSTAL. Contemporary ceramicist Teresa Peters' acclaimed work exists as solid clay objects and in digital video form. In 2021 she won the Portage Ceramic Awards and was a finalist in 2022. Here, Teresa talks about her work TIME CRYSTAL. Contemporary ceramicist Teresa Peters' acclaimed work exists as solid clay objects and in digital video form. In 2021 she won the Portage Ceramic Awards and was a finalist in 2022. Here, Teresa talks about her work TIME CRYSTAL. 1:0:18 e3119d7a-fedb-4609-b1ea-de8dcfba15dd Sat, 28 Jun 2025 11:00:00 +1200 episodic Join host Mikaela Nyman for a conversation with Roger Morris, AKA Remo. Remo's art is often political in nature, communicating what’s happening in the world. His dynamic woodcut prints are on a magnificent scale.  Join host Mikaela Nyman for a conversation with Roger Morris, AKA Remo. Remo's art is often political in nature, communicating what’s happening in the world. His dynamic woodcut prints are on a magnificent scale.  Join host Mikaela Nyman for a conversation with Roger Morris, AKA Remo. Remo's art is often political in nature, communicating what’s happening in the world. His dynamic woodcut prints are on a magnificent scale.  0:48:47 d4346996-9cd0-431f-bccb-667c61bc61b8 Sat, 21 Jun 2025 12:00:00 +1200 episodic Join host Mikaela Nyman as she chats to Rea-Menzies, who is an amazing tapestry, painting, drawing and mixed-media artist. Join host Mikaela Nyman as she chats to Rea-Menzies, who is an amazing tapestry, painting, drawing and mixed-media artist. Join host Mikaela Nyman as she chats to Rea-Menzies, who is an amazing tapestry, painting, drawing and mixed-media artist. 0:55:20 7a2b5594-4bea-4e56-b48f-6ed512226c44 Sat, 14 Jun 2025 11:00:00 +1200 episodic Join Mikaela Nyman as she talks with Pesala Brown (Debbie Pearce) from Taranaki, who is a Teaching Principal at the Mulga Bore School. Seven indigenous students from Mulga Bore School in the rural Northern Territory formed a rock band to audition for a competition. Months later they were opening for KISS. Join Mikaela Nyman as she talks with Pesala Brown (Debbie Pearce) from Taranaki, who is a Teaching Principal at the Mulga Bore School. Seven indigenous students from Mulga Bore School in the rural Northern Territory formed a rock band to audition for a competition. Months later they were opening for KISS. Join Mikaela Nyman as she talks with Pesala Brown (Debbie Pearce) from Taranaki, who is a Teaching Principal at the Mulga Bore School. Seven indigenous students from Mulga Bore School in the rural Northern Territory formed a rock band to audition for a competition. Months later they were opening for KISS. 0:52:9 984d2f6f-cb63-4687-bbe7-1cc0783d66d6 Sat, 07 Jun 2025 11:00:00 +1200 episodic Youngsolwara activist and researcher Talei Mangioni talks about the history of the Pacific grassroots movements for a Nuclear Free and Independent Pacific and its relevance today. Youngsolwara activist and researcher Talei Mangioni talks about the history of the Pacific grassroots movements for a Nuclear Free and Independent Pacific and its relevance today. Youngsolwara activist and researcher Talei Mangioni talks about the history of the Pacific grassroots movements for a Nuclear Free and Independent Pacific and its relevance today. 0:46:16 f1f1581a-f2e0-4a9e-9e8e-b2f8b1550cc3 Sat, 31 May 2025 10:45:00 +1200 episodic Sukena Shah was awarded the George Mason Visual Arts Scholarship in 2022 for ‘To be a Brown Woman', a stunning painting that was part of her Year 13 art portfolio at New Plymouth Girls High School. Drawing on her Pakistani heritage, Sukena's art offers a critical examination of the experience of women in post-colonial South Asia through a young artist's eyes. Sukena Shah was awarded the George Mason Visual Arts Scholarship in 2022 for ‘To be a Brown Woman', a stunning painting that was part of her Year 13 art portfolio at New Plymouth Girls High School. Drawing on her Pakistani heritage, Sukena's art offers a critical examination of the experience of women in post-colonial South Asia through a young artist's eyes. Sukena Shah was awarded the George Mason Visual Arts Scholarship in 2022 for ‘To be a Brown Woman', a stunning painting that was part of her Year 13 art portfolio at New Plymouth Girls High School. Drawing on her Pakistani heritage, Sukena's art offers a critical examination of the experience of women in post-colonial South Asia through a young artist's eyes. 0:56:57 b8e7a98c-8819-4c4a-9519-b505616d420e Sun, 25 May 2025 13:07:00 +1200 episodic This week’s show is a tribute to Chris McLean and the late John McLean’s artistic legacies, to lives well lived and ongoing creative exploration. The interviews first aired on Access Radio Taranaki on ‘Hit the Trail’ in Sept 2022. This week’s show is a tribute to Chris McLean and the late John McLean’s artistic legacies, to lives well lived and ongoing creative exploration. The interviews first aired on Access Radio Taranaki on ‘Hit the Trail’ in Sept 2022. This week’s show is a tribute to Chris McLean and the late John McLean’s artistic legacies, to lives well lived and ongoing creative exploration. The interviews first aired on Access Radio Taranaki on ‘Hit the Trail’ in Sept 2022. 0:49:52 412743d7-d379-4812-9594-a6265ffdf761 Sat, 17 May 2025 14:39:00 +1200 episodic Liv Sisson is a fungi expert, forager, and storyteller whose love of nature’s tiniest marvels began in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia. Liv was one of the OMV Steamlab speakers at WOMAD this year. Liv Sisson is a fungi expert, forager, and storyteller whose love of nature’s tiniest marvels began in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia. Liv was one of the OMV Steamlab speakers at WOMAD this year. Liv Sisson is a fungi expert, forager, and storyteller whose love of nature’s tiniest marvels began in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia. Liv was one of the OMV Steamlab speakers at WOMAD this year. 0:42:36 fb652daf-13a7-4911-b78b-378057b71134 Sat, 10 May 2025 16:41:00 +1200 episodic Artist and designer Erica Sklenars (a.k.a. Lady Lazer Light) from New Plymouth works globally across the fields of mixed reality, video art, installation, performance and intervention with sound artists and musicians. Artist and designer Erica Sklenars (a.k.a. Lady Lazer Light) from New Plymouth works globally across the fields of mixed reality, video art, installation, performance and intervention with sound artists and musicians. Artist and designer Erica Sklenars (a.k.a. Lady Lazer Light) from New Plymouth works globally across the fields of mixed reality, video art, installation, performance and intervention with sound artists and musicians. 0:49:18 a0f5be90-dba5-4261-a699-e80c17f57736 Sat, 03 May 2025 17:23:00 +1200 episodic Mikaela caught up with Taranaki-born food systems expert and author Emily King at WOMAD. Emily grew up on a Taranaki dairy farm, where her deep connection to the land sparked a passion for food as a catalyst for change. Featuring music by this year’s WOMAD artists. Mikaela caught up with Taranaki-born food systems expert and author Emily King at WOMAD. Emily grew up on a Taranaki dairy farm, where her deep connection to the land sparked a passion for food as a catalyst for change. Featuring music by this year’s WOMAD artists. Mikaela caught up with Taranaki-born food systems expert and author Emily King at WOMAD. Emily grew up on a Taranaki dairy farm, where her deep connection to the land sparked a passion for food as a catalyst for change. Featuring music by this year’s WOMAD artists. 0:45:51 43c3ba2a-cde2-4466-9e9e-62c179009c2f Sat, 26 Apr 2025 16:38:00 +1200 episodic Mikaela caught up with talented Cuban Cellist Ana Carla Maza at WOMAD. Featuring music by Ana Carla Maza and her father, Carlos Maza, also known by his Mapuche name Newen Tahiel. Mikaela caught up with talented Cuban Cellist Ana Carla Maza at WOMAD. Featuring music by Ana Carla Maza and her father, Carlos Maza, also known by his Mapuche name Newen Tahiel. Mikaela caught up with talented Cuban Cellist Ana Carla Maza at WOMAD. Featuring music by Ana Carla Maza and her father, Carlos Maza, also known by his Mapuche name Newen Tahiel. 0:37:19 7e620a4a-f67d-4a82-b7eb-90f7f8677192 Sat, 19 Apr 2025 16:29:00 +1200 episodic Stitching Solidarity - artists express solidarity with Palestine. An interview with Marilyn Garson. Stitching Solidarity - artists express solidarity with Palestine. An interview with Marilyn Garson. Stitching Solidarity - artists express solidarity with Palestine. An interview with Marilyn Garson. 0:54:55 edc7bf2d-18cf-48b6-ba64-958d0d25762c Sat, 12 Apr 2025 10:44:00 +1200 episodic Mikaela caught up with author Lauren Keenan at WOMAD. Lauren is the NZ Booklover Awards 2025 winner of adult fiction with her historical novel set in Taranaki. Featuring music by this year’s WOMAD artists. Mikaela caught up with author Lauren Keenan at WOMAD. Lauren is the NZ Booklover Awards 2025 winner of adult fiction with her historical novel set in Taranaki. Featuring music by this year’s WOMAD artists. Mikaela caught up with author Lauren Keenan at WOMAD. Lauren is the NZ Booklover Awards 2025 winner of adult fiction with her historical novel set in Taranaki. Featuring music by this year’s WOMAD artists. 0:45:30 aa5ef7f8-2f98-4947-b250-c860f2b79ab0 Sat, 05 Apr 2025 16:18:00 +1300 episodic WOMAD Poetry Slam 2025, featuring poetry slam judge, Leah Dodd, and local contenders, Theya Ashman and Holly Shanahan (this year’s winner), preparing for the big event. All three are from Taranaki. Plus, music by this year’s WOMAD artists. WOMAD Poetry Slam 2025, featuring poetry slam judge, Leah Dodd, and local contenders, Theya Ashman and Holly Shanahan (this year’s winner), preparing for the big event. All three are from Taranaki. Plus, music by this year’s WOMAD artists. WOMAD Poetry Slam 2025, featuring poetry slam judge, Leah Dodd, and local contenders, Theya Ashman and Holly Shanahan (this year’s winner), preparing for the big event. All three are from Taranaki. Plus, music by this year’s WOMAD artists. 0:57:24 935ae376-8098-4128-a73c-9452d6747301 Sat, 29 Mar 2025 15:13:00 +1300 episodic A community arts radio show that takes on the belief that the arts are exclusive, hosted by Mikaela Nyman. A community arts radio show that takes on the belief that the arts are exclusive, hosted by Mikaela Nyman. A community arts radio show that takes on the belief that the arts are exclusive, hosted by Mikaela Nyman. 0:51:15 56434b45-5ef8-483c-8553-37659458260d Tue, 25 Mar 2025 12:00:00 +1300 episodic Mikaela caught up with Margaret Scott when she was the February artist at Janes Gallery in New Plymouth. Featuring music by Margaret’s talented daughter MC Tali. Mikaela caught up with Margaret Scott when she was the February artist at Janes Gallery in New Plymouth. Featuring music by Margaret’s talented daughter MC Tali. Mikaela caught up with Margaret Scott when she was the February artist at Janes Gallery in New Plymouth. Featuring music by Margaret’s talented daughter MC Tali. 0:56:7 44b56f07-5448-42bc-b0b7-ea3cb3cf262a Mon, 17 Mar 2025 16:15:00 +1300 episodic Architect-turned-illustrator Laura Feller shares her time between Oakura in Taranaki and Graz in Austria. Architect-turned-illustrator Laura Feller shares her time between Oakura in Taranaki and Graz in Austria. Architect-turned-illustrator Laura Feller shares her time between Oakura in Taranaki and Graz in Austria. 0:55:30 f6acffc1-0ae8-4747-973a-85d860cfa61f Tue, 11 Mar 2025 14:45:00 +1300 episodic Gaenor Brown is into theatre and drama education research that explores social change, personal and community development. Gaenor Brown is into theatre and drama education research that explores social change, personal and community development. Gaenor Brown is into theatre and drama education research that explores social change, personal and community development. 0:58:36 461264dd-d876-406e-ad12-af4b557dd31d Mon, 03 Mar 2025 12:15:00 +1300 episodic This month, the ARTSpace features contemporary Māori visual art designer Lester Ransfield, whose art is inspired by both Māori and European influences. This month, the ARTSpace features contemporary Māori visual art designer Lester Ransfield, whose art is inspired by both Māori and European influences. This month, the ARTSpace features contemporary Māori visual art designer Lester Ransfield, whose art is inspired by both Māori and European influences. 0:53:9 f393b63f-bae9-469f-a546-da04eb8a460e Mon, 24 Feb 2025 14:30:00 +1300 episodic Join Mikaela as she revisits last year's WOMAD Poetry Slam. Callout to all poets - this could be you! Join Mikaela as she revisits last year's WOMAD Poetry Slam. Callout to all poets - this could be you! Join Mikaela as she revisits last year's WOMAD Poetry Slam. Callout to all poets - this could be you! 0:54:38 a6908ca6-3f1d-4f1b-960b-1b626aa53e23 Mon, 17 Feb 2025 13:15:00 +1300 episodic Talented urban sketcher Scott Wilson has a knack for capturing the city’s hustle and bustle. Did you know Urban Sketchers Taranaki is part of a growing global movement? Scott joins Mikaela for an inspiring kōrero with lots of good tips and ideas! Talented urban sketcher Scott Wilson has a knack for capturing the city’s hustle and bustle. Did you know Urban Sketchers Taranaki is part of a growing global movement? Scott joins Mikaela for an inspiring kōrero with lots of good tips and ideas! Talented urban sketcher Scott Wilson has a knack for capturing the city’s hustle and bustle. Did you know Urban Sketchers Taranaki is part of a growing global movement? Scott joins Mikaela for an inspiring kōrero with lots of good tips and ideas! 0:57:21 3942d58d-6d0a-4644-a23a-d1444491acc4 Mon, 10 Feb 2025 10:15:00 +1300 episodic The sea and the beach inspire Ailie Snow’s art that incorporates found materials. Ailie is part of ‘The Beach’ summer exhibition at from Out of the Blue studio gallery in Opunake until 10 February. The sea and the beach inspire Ailie Snow’s art that incorporates found materials. Ailie is part of ‘The Beach’ summer exhibition at from Out of the Blue studio gallery in Opunake until 10 February. The sea and the beach inspire Ailie Snow’s art that incorporates found materials. Ailie is part of ‘The Beach’ summer exhibition at from Out of the Blue studio gallery in Opunake until 10 February. 0:52:20 895f228d-518d-4ffe-a744-5c2e3d9d4594 Mon, 03 Feb 2025 10:00:00 +1300 episodic Interview with David Rogers, artist at the Gover Street Art Gallery Interview with David Rogers, artist at the Gover Street Art Gallery Interview with David Rogers, artist at the Gover Street Art Gallery 0:47:41 01cab1e3-974c-4cdf-aa85-99d79989ad91 Mon, 27 Jan 2025 09:30:00 +1300 episodic This month's ARTspace is filled to the hilt with Alice Batten's vibrant and thought-provoking art This month's ARTspace is filled to the hilt with Alice Batten's vibrant and thought-provoking art This month's ARTspace is filled to the hilt with Alice Batten's vibrant and thought-provoking art 0:51:35 740f5a96-a975-47b1-b101-d4ddee0c7e61 Mon, 20 Jan 2025 09:45:00 +1300 episodic Mikaela talks with Taranaki metal sculptors, Nathan and Destine Hull Mikaela talks with Taranaki metal sculptors, Nathan and Destine Hull Mikaela talks with Taranaki metal sculptors, Nathan and Destine Hull 0:49:24 8aa3bddd-9c7b-4096-925a-8d8401783b27 Mon, 09 Dec 2024 09:57:00 +1300 episodic Abstract artist Julia Chochola works on large scale canvases but started out as an abstract tattooist in Prague. Now she’s opened her own art gallery in New Plymouth. Abstract artist Julia Chochola works on large scale canvases but started out as an abstract tattooist in Prague. Now she’s opened her own art gallery in New Plymouth. Abstract artist Julia Chochola works on large scale canvases but started out as an abstract tattooist in Prague. Now she’s opened her own art gallery in New Plymouth. 0:55:44 c69ea76c-19b4-4499-bd73-f7db092e35e8 Mon, 02 Dec 2024 10:30:00 +1300 episodic Taranaki artist Amy Sao Tui combines wood and wool in her art that honours her Samoan ancestry. Check out Amy’s work and the spectacular tapa we discuss at the Lalaga: Le Hui Fono exhibition at Govett-Brewster Art Gallery. Taranaki artist Amy Sao Tui combines wood and wool in her art that honours her Samoan ancestry. Check out Amy’s work and the spectacular tapa we discuss at the Lalaga: Le Hui Fono exhibition at Govett-Brewster Art Gallery. Taranaki artist Amy Sao Tui combines wood and wool in her art that honours her Samoan ancestry. Check out Amy’s work and the spectacular tapa we discuss at the Lalaga: Le Hui Fono exhibition at Govett-Brewster Art Gallery. 0:48:4 d68a3da8-d104-4a67-9944-d652845e88e7 Mon, 25 Nov 2024 11:45:00 +1300 episodic Rainbow Youth have taken over the ARTSpace with TRANSformation, a group exhibition, this month! Benson, Nyrah, Evie and Wes talk art, Trans Week of Awareness, and the connection between life and art. Rainbow Youth have taken over the ARTSpace with TRANSformation, a group exhibition, this month! Benson, Nyrah, Evie and Wes talk art, Trans Week of Awareness, and the connection between life and art. Rainbow Youth have taken over the ARTSpace with TRANSformation, a group exhibition, this month! Benson, Nyrah, Evie and Wes talk art, Trans Week of Awareness, and the connection between life and art. 0:52:49 20cde521-858c-45f4-8f24-59d4749a3add Mon, 18 Nov 2024 11:15:00 +1300 episodic Mikaela talks hats and designs with fabulous textile artist, milliner and fashion designer Simone Montgomery from Port Chalmers. Mikaela talks hats and designs with fabulous textile artist, milliner and fashion designer Simone Montgomery from Port Chalmers. Mikaela talks hats and designs with fabulous textile artist, milliner and fashion designer Simone Montgomery from Port Chalmers. 0:57:57 3501c03d-48f0-4b32-a54d-b5d67e8e1201 Mon, 11 Nov 2024 11:00:00 +1300 episodic It’s all about mosaic, busts and guitars with Taranaki artist Robyn Jacob this week on Sugar Loafing Arts Cast It’s all about mosaic, busts and guitars with Taranaki artist Robyn Jacob this week on Sugar Loafing Arts Cast It’s all about mosaic, busts and guitars with Taranaki artist Robyn Jacob this week on Sugar Loafing Arts Cast 0:48:51 7e7994a5-996e-4d89-bbbb-0ff3c8dcb247 Mon, 04 Nov 2024 10:45:00 +1300 episodic Why creative residencies are important, and the question “Have you done what you planned to do?” is less interesting. Jeff Harford of OAR FM’s Write Spot puts Robert Burns Fellow Mikaela Nyman on the spot. Why creative residencies are important, and the question “Have you done what you planned to do?” is less interesting. Jeff Harford of OAR FM’s Write Spot puts Robert Burns Fellow Mikaela Nyman on the spot. Why creative residencies are important, and the question “Have you done what you planned to do?” is less interesting. Jeff Harford of OAR FM’s Write Spot puts Robert Burns Fellow Mikaela Nyman on the spot. 0:26:56 d59cb2e5-bd62-420f-9ee0-a7b5a1ac2a64 Tue, 29 Oct 2024 11:15:00 +1300 episodic Mikaela talks to ceramic artist Amy Brennan, whose quirky soulful figurines invite the viewer into Amy’s enchanted world. Amy is also one of the artists on the Taranaki Arts Trail this year. Mikaela talks to ceramic artist Amy Brennan, whose quirky soulful figurines invite the viewer into Amy’s enchanted world. Amy is also one of the artists on the Taranaki Arts Trail this year. Mikaela talks to ceramic artist Amy Brennan, whose quirky soulful figurines invite the viewer into Amy’s enchanted world. Amy is also one of the artists on the Taranaki Arts Trail this year. 0:50:17 e457626c-72ac-4a8d-b4f6-0ea72406648a Mon, 21 Oct 2024 10:30:00 +1300 episodic Taranaki photographer Derek Hughes talks about his life-long passion, art and craft. Taranaki photographer Derek Hughes talks about his life-long passion, art and craft. Taranaki photographer Derek Hughes talks about his life-long passion, art and craft. 0:50:40 7715c13d-b5a7-4946-8487-00c86a6a4458 Mon, 14 Oct 2024 10:30:00 +1300 episodic Digital artist and story-teller Dave 'Tex' Smith is exhibiting his portraits in the ARTSpace in the Top Town Cinema mall in October. Digital artist and story-teller Dave 'Tex' Smith is exhibiting his portraits in the ARTSpace in the Top Town Cinema mall in October. Digital artist and story-teller Dave 'Tex' Smith is exhibiting his portraits in the ARTSpace in the Top Town Cinema mall in October. 0:48:44 8529f3b2-c7ca-4fdb-8bdd-6f82ef30196b Mon, 07 Oct 2024 09:45:00 +1300 episodic An artists’ talk with Adam Portraiture Award 2024 finalists Jana Branca and Maryanne Shearman, both live in Taranaki. Maryanne Shearman is this year’s winner with ‘Tuhi-Ao’. An artists’ talk with Adam Portraiture Award 2024 finalists Jana Branca and Maryanne Shearman, both live in Taranaki. Maryanne Shearman is this year’s winner with ‘Tuhi-Ao’. An artists’ talk with Adam Portraiture Award 2024 finalists Jana Branca and Maryanne Shearman, both live in Taranaki. Maryanne Shearman is this year’s winner with ‘Tuhi-Ao’. 0:56:53 d70960ca-1bb3-4cdc-b4d6-855b2da1f8ff Sun, 29 Sep 2024 21:30:00 +1300 episodic This week we take a deep dive into improv theatre with Phill Spear, founder of Improv Taranaki, in conversation with Toni Marie Smith, Hannah Taylor and Josh Gross. This week we take a deep dive into improv theatre with Phill Spear, founder of Improv Taranaki, in conversation with Toni Marie Smith, Hannah Taylor and Josh Gross. This week we take a deep dive into improv theatre with Phill Spear, founder of Improv Taranaki, in conversation with Toni Marie Smith, Hannah Taylor and Josh Gross. 0:51:21 3e948fb2-ea18-4523-a179-17bb038ca5be Sun, 22 Sep 2024 23:00:00 +1200 episodic Holly Fletcher is the head librarian at Dunedin Athenaeum & Mechanic’s Institute, one of the oldest private libraries still in use. A book lover and a published poet, Holly discovered at a mature age that she was dyslexic. Holly Fletcher is the head librarian at Dunedin Athenaeum & Mechanic’s Institute, one of the oldest private libraries still in use. A book lover and a published poet, Holly discovered at a mature age that she was dyslexic. Holly Fletcher is the head librarian at Dunedin Athenaeum & Mechanic’s Institute, one of the oldest private libraries still in use. A book lover and a published poet, Holly discovered at a mature age that she was dyslexic. 0:55:3 dc83b382-a7b9-4123-ab32-008e4d61d29d Mon, 16 Sep 2024 11:15:00 +1200 episodic Lesa Hepburn is a multi-disciplinary artist who uses botanical fibres, plants and recycled materials in her sustainable, low impact arts practice for her 2D and 3D works, installations and prints. Lesa Hepburn is a multi-disciplinary artist who uses botanical fibres, plants and recycled materials in her sustainable, low impact arts practice for her 2D and 3D works, installations and prints. Lesa Hepburn is a multi-disciplinary artist who uses botanical fibres, plants and recycled materials in her sustainable, low impact arts practice for her 2D and 3D works, installations and prints. 0:49:36 9e5a1495-e89d-4302-992e-d834b479d964 Mon, 09 Sep 2024 10:30:00 +1200 episodic “Sense Art is like painting a picture with words,” says Wendy Lawrence, who believes in accessibility to art for all. Wendy guides free Sense Art Tours at Govett-Brewster Art Gallery/Len Lye Centre for visitors with hearing or vision impairments. “Sense Art is like painting a picture with words,” says Wendy Lawrence, who believes in accessibility to art for all. Wendy guides free Sense Art Tours at Govett-Brewster Art Gallery/Len Lye Centre for visitors with hearing or vision impairments. “Sense Art is like painting a picture with words,” says Wendy Lawrence, who believes in accessibility to art for all. Wendy guides free Sense Art Tours at Govett-Brewster Art Gallery/Len Lye Centre for visitors with hearing or vision impairments. 0:43:4 dfe0e188-6d44-4e89-8803-49c33efa6f41 Mon, 02 Sep 2024 10:00:00 +1200 episodic Pottery is the passion of father-daughter team Rick and Rhiannon Wood. Rhiannon just won the Supreme Award in the New Plymouth Potters annual exhibition. Pottery is the passion of father-daughter team Rick and Rhiannon Wood. Rhiannon just won the Supreme Award in the New Plymouth Potters annual exhibition. Pottery is the passion of father-daughter team Rick and Rhiannon Wood. Rhiannon just won the Supreme Award in the New Plymouth Potters annual exhibition. 0:56:17 8e8f17db-fea3-435d-a1f1-d5046f0929cc Mon, 26 Aug 2024 11:15:00 +1200 episodic Glass artist Ellie Field’s architectural scale work has been shown with Britain’s top glass artists and commissioned for Singapore airport. Now she’s finding her way back to glass art at a smaller scale. Glass artist Ellie Field’s architectural scale work has been shown with Britain’s top glass artists and commissioned for Singapore airport. Now she’s finding her way back to glass art at a smaller scale. Glass artist Ellie Field’s architectural scale work has been shown with Britain’s top glass artists and commissioned for Singapore airport. Now she’s finding her way back to glass art at a smaller scale. 0:52:3 854af462-f2ea-4a77-be81-41a486e8d361 Mon, 19 Aug 2024 10:00:00 +1200 episodic A conversation about art, creativity, writing, WOMAD poetry slam, and this year’s Taranaki garden trail offerings with freelance writer Virginia Winder. A conversation about art, creativity, writing, WOMAD poetry slam, and this year’s Taranaki garden trail offerings with freelance writer Virginia Winder. A conversation about art, creativity, writing, WOMAD poetry slam, and this year’s Taranaki garden trail offerings with freelance writer Virginia Winder. 0:57:12 a8fc0274-1152-4ba2-9e90-49f014a7bd66 Mon, 12 Aug 2024 12:30:00 +1200 episodic Lola Elvy is a talented young musician and singer-songwriter studying maths and composition. She’s also the founding editor of the online journal ‘fingers comma toes’ for children and young adults Lola Elvy is a talented young musician and singer-songwriter studying maths and composition. She’s also the founding editor of the online journal ‘fingers comma toes’ for children and young adults Lola Elvy is a talented young musician and singer-songwriter studying maths and composition. She’s also the founding editor of the online journal ‘fingers comma toes’ for children and young adults 0:45:59 d5f129ed-d6be-4e5f-a206-8af3fde4112c Mon, 29 Jul 2024 10:30:00 +1200 episodic Weaver and sculptor Karen Rubado is back at from out of the blue studio gallery in Ōpunake with a solo show ‘Unraveling Certainties’ from 18 July to 26 August. Weaver and sculptor Karen Rubado is back at from out of the blue studio gallery in Ōpunake with a solo show ‘Unraveling Certainties’ from 18 July to 26 August. Weaver and sculptor Karen Rubado is back at from out of the blue studio gallery in Ōpunake with a solo show ‘Unraveling Certainties’ from 18 July to 26 August. 0:57:23 00eb0d08-fda3-4a1f-832d-ca6b65f9969d Mon, 22 Jul 2024 10:00:00 +1200 episodic Artist and designer Erica Sklenars (a.k.a. Lady Lazer Light) from New Plymouth works globally across the fields of mixed reality, video art, installation, performance and intervention with sound artists and musicians. Artist and designer Erica Sklenars (a.k.a. Lady Lazer Light) from New Plymouth works globally across the fields of mixed reality, video art, installation, performance and intervention with sound artists and musicians. Artist and designer Erica Sklenars (a.k.a. Lady Lazer Light) from New Plymouth works globally across the fields of mixed reality, video art, installation, performance and intervention with sound artists and musicians. 0:49:18 f607863c-f07c-478c-88ac-b5973160f839 Mon, 08 Jul 2024 15:30:00 +1200 episodic A taste of Festival of Flash 2024! In the lead-up to National Flash Fiction Day New Zealand on 22 June, Mikaela chaired a panel with writers/artists Renee Liang, Siobhan Harvey, Michelle Elvy, Claire Beynon and Bill Nelson on ‘Creative (non)fiction: In search of the truth?’ A taste of Festival of Flash 2024! In the lead-up to National Flash Fiction Day New Zealand on 22 June, Mikaela chaired a panel with writers/artists Renee Liang, Siobhan Harvey, Michelle Elvy, Claire Beynon and Bill Nelson on ‘Creative (non)fiction: In search of the truth?’ A taste of Festival of Flash 2024! In the lead-up to National Flash Fiction Day New Zealand on 22 June, Mikaela chaired a panel with writers/artists Renee Liang, Siobhan Harvey, Michelle Elvy, Claire Beynon and Bill Nelson on ‘Creative (non)fiction: In search of the truth?’ 0:59:26 5964de82-ab9c-4537-83d1-15ce1f897db3 Mon, 24 Jun 2024 09:45:00 +1200 episodic Mikaela caught up with actor, comedian and film-maker Tom Sainsbury at WOMAD. Tom’s darkly comic plays have been staged in New Zealand, Australia, UK, USA, France and Greece. We talk about his funny social media videos, the Goodbye Pork Pie remake, and whether he feels the pressure to always be funny. Mikaela caught up with actor, comedian and film-maker Tom Sainsbury at WOMAD. Tom’s darkly comic plays have been staged in New Zealand, Australia, UK, USA, France and Greece. We talk about his funny social media videos, the Goodbye Pork Pie remake, and whether he feels the pressure to always be funny. Mikaela caught up with actor, comedian and film-maker Tom Sainsbury at WOMAD. Tom’s darkly comic plays have been staged in New Zealand, Australia, UK, USA, France and Greece. We talk about his funny social media videos, the Goodbye Pork Pie remake, and whether he feels the pressure to always be funny. 0:39:15 99cbc9cb-bbd0-4e9d-8f7b-b84ecc856178 Mon, 17 Jun 2024 11:00:00 +1200 episodic Norine Ford-Dixon is the ARTSpace artist in June and shares her love for wallpaper and collage in this episode. Check out her collages and the suitcase that was part of the ‘Abroad’ exhibition at Percy Thomson Gallery last year. Norine Ford-Dixon is the ARTSpace artist in June and shares her love for wallpaper and collage in this episode. Check out her collages and the suitcase that was part of the ‘Abroad’ exhibition at Percy Thomson Gallery last year. Norine Ford-Dixon is the ARTSpace artist in June and shares her love for wallpaper and collage in this episode. Check out her collages and the suitcase that was part of the ‘Abroad’ exhibition at Percy Thomson Gallery last year. 0:55:8 bc79b879-7989-4faf-a1e7-56a55f4d785d Mon, 10 Jun 2024 11:00:00 +1200 episodic 22 June is Taranaki Zinefest Day! 🤩 Alice Cowdrey and Wesley Milne tell you all you need to know about making & swapping zines and how to sign up for a workshop or a table at Zinefest! 22 June is Taranaki Zinefest Day! 🤩 Alice Cowdrey and Wesley Milne tell you all you need to know about making & swapping zines and how to sign up for a workshop or a table at Zinefest! 22 June is Taranaki Zinefest Day! 🤩 Alice Cowdrey and Wesley Milne tell you all you need to know about making & swapping zines and how to sign up for a workshop or a table at Zinefest! 0:51:42 fcf68e3b-9eb0-45ba-bf5a-15dd733be88c Tue, 04 Jun 2024 12:15:00 +1200 episodic Mikaela caught up with author Caroline Barron at WOMAD. Find out what prompted Caroline to write her memoir Ripiro Beach and her novel The Golden Days. Lots of useful writing tips on offer too! Mikaela caught up with author Caroline Barron at WOMAD. Find out what prompted Caroline to write her memoir Ripiro Beach and her novel The Golden Days. Lots of useful writing tips on offer too! Mikaela caught up with author Caroline Barron at WOMAD. Find out what prompted Caroline to write her memoir Ripiro Beach and her novel The Golden Days. Lots of useful writing tips on offer too! 0:43:59 c3bc9720-ec8a-4ec8-826d-b28ccc6a14a4 Mon, 27 May 2024 11:15:00 +1200 episodic Actor, comedian and writer Kura Forrester (Ngāti Porou) won the Billy T Award in 2019 for best-emerging comedian with her show ‘Kura Woulda Shoulda’ and became the first Māori woman to do so. Mikaela caught up with Kura at WOMAD this year. Actor, comedian and writer Kura Forrester (Ngāti Porou) won the Billy T Award in 2019 for best-emerging comedian with her show ‘Kura Woulda Shoulda’ and became the first Māori woman to do so. Mikaela caught up with Kura at WOMAD this year. Actor, comedian and writer Kura Forrester (Ngāti Porou) won the Billy T Award in 2019 for best-emerging comedian with her show ‘Kura Woulda Shoulda’ and became the first Māori woman to do so. Mikaela caught up with Kura at WOMAD this year. 0:39:49 b3458967-896b-4209-a9ac-a2a7c32c494d Mon, 20 May 2024 10:15:00 +1200 episodic Heidi Griffin is the owner and manager of the popular Gover St Gallery in New Plymouth - a true community space for Taranaki’s creatives. This year she intends to nurture her own artistic skills too. Heidi Griffin is the owner and manager of the popular Gover St Gallery in New Plymouth - a true community space for Taranaki’s creatives. This year she intends to nurture her own artistic skills too. Heidi Griffin is the owner and manager of the popular Gover St Gallery in New Plymouth - a true community space for Taranaki’s creatives. This year she intends to nurture her own artistic skills too. 0:53:47 cfee4853-7642-4e07-8273-86b43a0ba0d4 Mon, 13 May 2024 13:15:00 +1200 episodic Mikaela talks to Taranaki writer Airana Ngarewa about his best-selling novel The Bonetree and the launch of a Māori branch of the New Zealand Society of Authors this weekend, with more to come! Mikaela talks to Taranaki writer Airana Ngarewa about his best-selling novel The Bonetree and the launch of a Māori branch of the New Zealand Society of Authors this weekend, with more to come! Mikaela talks to Taranaki writer Airana Ngarewa about his best-selling novel The Bonetree and the launch of a Māori branch of the New Zealand Society of Authors this weekend, with more to come! 0:53:52 0e3cf156-e75c-4eb6-8966-4e73697d712b Mon, 06 May 2024 10:30:00 +1200 episodic Diagnosed with a rare kidney condition 11 years ago, Taranaki artist Rowena Komene has overcome the odds and now has a future to plan for. One that includes visual arts. Diagnosed with a rare kidney condition 11 years ago, Taranaki artist Rowena Komene has overcome the odds and now has a future to plan for. One that includes visual arts. Diagnosed with a rare kidney condition 11 years ago, Taranaki artist Rowena Komene has overcome the odds and now has a future to plan for. One that includes visual arts. 0:50:50 c8f46f48-331d-4d12-a61c-6e97febca588 Mon, 29 Apr 2024 11:45:00 +1200 episodic Tio Bang Massing from Vanuatu delighted crowds at WOMAD this year. Mikaela talked to Tio about his poetic folk music and his home island, Ambrym. Tio Bang Massing from Vanuatu delighted crowds at WOMAD this year. Mikaela talked to Tio about his poetic folk music and his home island, Ambrym. Tio Bang Massing from Vanuatu delighted crowds at WOMAD this year. Mikaela talked to Tio about his poetic folk music and his home island, Ambrym. 0:32:49 fccc2e47-80c1-41ed-9a67-30c55894c7fe Mon, 22 Apr 2024 10:45:00 +1200 episodic Helen Lehndorf is a co-founder of the Manawatu Urban Foraging Group. Mikaela talked to Helen off the stage at WOMAD about her book A Forager’s Life which delves into the environment, food, motherhood and autism. Helen Lehndorf is a co-founder of the Manawatu Urban Foraging Group. Mikaela talked to Helen off the stage at WOMAD about her book A Forager’s Life which delves into the environment, food, motherhood and autism. Helen Lehndorf is a co-founder of the Manawatu Urban Foraging Group. Mikaela talked to Helen off the stage at WOMAD about her book A Forager’s Life which delves into the environment, food, motherhood and autism. 0:45:26 fee9c45f-6e5a-4a52-8884-05a360696da3 Mon, 15 Apr 2024 12:30:00 +1200 episodic Korrena Kidd’s vibrant art fills the ARTSpace in April. Listen to Korrena talk about her art and the supportive environment at ACE Adult Community Education Massey University Te Putahi a Toi in Palmerston North. Korrena Kidd’s vibrant art fills the ARTSpace in April. Listen to Korrena talk about her art and the supportive environment at ACE Adult Community Education Massey University Te Putahi a Toi in Palmerston North. Korrena Kidd’s vibrant art fills the ARTSpace in April. Listen to Korrena talk about her art and the supportive environment at ACE Adult Community Education Massey University Te Putahi a Toi in Palmerston North. 0:51:11 891c48b1-8995-4f80-ae45-1c48da4ffe9d Mon, 08 Apr 2024 10:15:00 +1200 episodic The Emergence Art Awards for young Taranaki artists are back! Mikaela finds out all about them from Laura Campbell, Director of Percy Thomson Gallery, and the 2018 Emergence Award winner Morgan Paige Taitoko. The Emergence Art Awards for young Taranaki artists are back! Mikaela finds out all about them from Laura Campbell, Director of Percy Thomson Gallery, and the 2018 Emergence Award winner Morgan Paige Taitoko. The Emergence Art Awards for young Taranaki artists are back! Mikaela finds out all about them from Laura Campbell, Director of Percy Thomson Gallery, and the 2018 Emergence Award winner Morgan Paige Taitoko. 0:53:6 71b6ae2a-a13f-4673-9dbb-451eb723e782 Tue, 02 Apr 2024 11:30:00 +1300 episodic Taranaki poets Wilna Strydom and Helen Griffiths reveal how they prepared for the event. Poetry judge Karlo Mila tells us what moves her and reads a poem. And this year’s winner, Teirangi Klever, reveals why she chose to enter. Taranaki poets Wilna Strydom and Helen Griffiths reveal how they prepared for the event. Poetry judge Karlo Mila tells us what moves her and reads a poem. And this year’s winner, Teirangi Klever, reveals why she chose to enter. Taranaki poets Wilna Strydom and Helen Griffiths reveal how they prepared for the event. Poetry judge Karlo Mila tells us what moves her and reads a poem. And this year’s winner, Teirangi Klever, reveals why she chose to enter. 0:53:14 4ac33ea7-8a63-4d9e-bbbe-fdb4d06e68dc Mon, 25 Mar 2024 10:45:00 +1300 episodic Rebecca Beyer is a children's librarian, printmaker and author of illustrated children’s books. She’s been busy organising Our Words - a festival of local writers and story-tellers happening in and around New Plymouth on 20-27 March. Rebecca Beyer is a children's librarian, printmaker and author of illustrated children’s books. She’s been busy organising Our Words - a festival of local writers and story-tellers happening in and around New Plymouth on 20-27 March. Rebecca Beyer is a children's librarian, printmaker and author of illustrated children’s books. She’s been busy organising Our Words - a festival of local writers and story-tellers happening in and around New Plymouth on 20-27 March. 0:56:26 3b892029-2d6b-470c-a56b-0377e1c1182c Mon, 18 Mar 2024 10:15:00 +1300 episodic Steampunk Taranaki - The Mild Mild West has taken over the ARTSpace in March. Costumes and Tea Pot racers included! Hear Jo Fuller (Lady Watsonia Victorious! Ohms) and Lesley Butler (Lady Esmarelda Wainwright Hyphen Smythe) profess their love for steampunk. Steampunk Taranaki - The Mild Mild West has taken over the ARTSpace in March. Costumes and Tea Pot racers included! Hear Jo Fuller (Lady Watsonia Victorious! Ohms) and Lesley Butler (Lady Esmarelda Wainwright Hyphen Smythe) profess their love for steampunk. Steampunk Taranaki - The Mild Mild West has taken over the ARTSpace in March. Costumes and Tea Pot racers included! Hear Jo Fuller (Lady Watsonia Victorious! Ohms) and Lesley Butler (Lady Esmarelda Wainwright Hyphen Smythe) profess their love for steampunk. 0:53:19 d7257080-c73a-47ea-aee7-0d4790ff6bd0 Tue, 12 Mar 2024 11:30:00 +1300 episodic Anna McLean switched Taranaki’s art scene for a curatorial internship at the Dunedin Public Art Gallery. What is it about curating that makes it an exciting career choice for creative young people? Anna McLean switched Taranaki’s art scene for a curatorial internship at the Dunedin Public Art Gallery. What is it about curating that makes it an exciting career choice for creative young people? Anna McLean switched Taranaki’s art scene for a curatorial internship at the Dunedin Public Art Gallery. What is it about curating that makes it an exciting career choice for creative young people? 0:51:59 f0dee94b-3e22-4122-a291-eda8d70eae9e Mon, 04 Mar 2024 11:00:00 +1300 episodic Elizabeth Smither is a multi-award winning writer of poetry, fiction and non-fiction and a former New Zealand Poet Laureate. Elizabeth reads part of a new short story and a poem. Elizabeth Smither is a multi-award winning writer of poetry, fiction and non-fiction and a former New Zealand Poet Laureate. Elizabeth reads part of a new short story and a poem. Elizabeth Smither is a multi-award winning writer of poetry, fiction and non-fiction and a former New Zealand Poet Laureate. Elizabeth reads part of a new short story and a poem. 0:48:47 186cc1c8-1a7e-410c-a17b-121fd55bef60 Mon, 26 Feb 2024 11:00:00 +1300 episodic The ARTspace in the Top Town Mall is hosting a group exhibition by the New Plymouth Pastel Association throughout February. Pop in to have a look! The ARTspace in the Top Town Mall is hosting a group exhibition by the New Plymouth Pastel Association throughout February. Pop in to have a look! The ARTspace in the Top Town Mall is hosting a group exhibition by the New Plymouth Pastel Association throughout February. Pop in to have a look! 0:47:37 84b78849-0ab6-431a-b3fb-240c2db5f854 Mon, 12 Feb 2024 11:00:00 +1300 episodic Manaia artist Krismarlianti Donaldson won the 2022 Taranaki National Art Awards in the painting category. Krismarlianti is also a published poet in Indonesia. Manaia artist Krismarlianti Donaldson won the 2022 Taranaki National Art Awards in the painting category. Krismarlianti is also a published poet in Indonesia. Manaia artist Krismarlianti Donaldson won the 2022 Taranaki National Art Awards in the painting category. Krismarlianti is also a published poet in Indonesia. 0:55:11 1763d4d7-f0c7-4e14-b708-cc6d9a6e6bac Mon, 05 Feb 2024 10:15:00 +1300 episodic Alastair Ross talks about this year’s film festivals at Govett-Brewster Art Gallery/Len Lye Centre Cinema. Coming up on 2-6 February is the KIRIATA MĀORI film festival that was taken out by Cyclone Gabrielle last year. Alastair Ross talks about this year’s film festivals at Govett-Brewster Art Gallery/Len Lye Centre Cinema. Coming up on 2-6 February is the KIRIATA MĀORI film festival that was taken out by Cyclone Gabrielle last year. Alastair Ross talks about this year’s film festivals at Govett-Brewster Art Gallery/Len Lye Centre Cinema. Coming up on 2-6 February is the KIRIATA MĀORI film festival that was taken out by Cyclone Gabrielle last year. 0:55:4 cccc1649-a4d2-441f-9e3a-40780bb00be7 Mon, 29 Jan 2024 12:15:00 +1300 episodic Fenton Street Arts Collective offers great coffee, gin, whisky and gallery space for exhibiting artists. Owner Jo Stallard talks about her portrait painting and the upcoming Shakespeare events in Stratford. Fenton Street Arts Collective offers great coffee, gin, whisky and gallery space for exhibiting artists. Owner Jo Stallard talks about her portrait painting and the upcoming Shakespeare events in Stratford. Fenton Street Arts Collective offers great coffee, gin, whisky and gallery space for exhibiting artists. Owner Jo Stallard talks about her portrait painting and the upcoming Shakespeare events in Stratford. 0:58:31 44a2731a-569f-46b5-9350-19505f763838 Mon, 22 Jan 2024 12:00:00 +1300 episodic The art of Roger Morris (a.k.a. Remo) is often political in nature, communicating what’s happening in the world. His dynamic woodcut prints are on a magnificent scale. The art of Roger Morris (a.k.a. Remo) is often political in nature, communicating what’s happening in the world. His dynamic woodcut prints are on a magnificent scale. The art of Roger Morris (a.k.a. Remo) is often political in nature, communicating what’s happening in the world. His dynamic woodcut prints are on a magnificent scale. 0:48:49 8faf91ad-5b6d-4be3-af44-9ec910d632d0 Mon, 15 Jan 2024 12:15:00 +1300 episodic After 30 years, Gaye Atkinson returned to making pottery. Raku is her preferred firing method. View her award-winning artefacts in ’50 years of clay’ at Puke Ariki, celebrating 50 years of New Plymouth Potters. After 30 years, Gaye Atkinson returned to making pottery. Raku is her preferred firing method. View her award-winning artefacts in ’50 years of clay’ at Puke Ariki, celebrating 50 years of New Plymouth Potters. After 30 years, Gaye Atkinson returned to making pottery. Raku is her preferred firing method. View her award-winning artefacts in ’50 years of clay’ at Puke Ariki, celebrating 50 years of New Plymouth Potters. 0:51:59 d2d329f9-89e2-4a83-93fc-1f40fb627035 Mon, 08 Jan 2024 12:45:00 +1300 episodic Suzan Kostanich is a fibre artist with many talents in fashion design, stitching and felting. She talks about her intricate process of felting, or laminating, wool and paper together to make her lavish Madonnas embroidered with gold and glass beads. Suzan Kostanich is a fibre artist with many talents in fashion design, stitching and felting. She talks about her intricate process of felting, or laminating, wool and paper together to make her lavish Madonnas embroidered with gold and glass beads. Suzan Kostanich is a fibre artist with many talents in fashion design, stitching and felting. She talks about her intricate process of felting, or laminating, wool and paper together to make her lavish Madonnas embroidered with gold and glass beads. 0:44:17 fc878c06-46fa-4b48-8d46-be4c4dd1f58f Mon, 08 Jan 2024 12:15:00 +1300 episodic Marianne Muggeridge is a national treasure who has painted Nobel Prize winners and Reserve Bank governors. For Marianne, art is the point of life. Art has never failed to put her back on track. Marianne Muggeridge is a national treasure who has painted Nobel Prize winners and Reserve Bank governors. For Marianne, art is the point of life. Art has never failed to put her back on track. Marianne Muggeridge is a national treasure who has painted Nobel Prize winners and Reserve Bank governors. For Marianne, art is the point of life. Art has never failed to put her back on track. 0:53:48 9708aa0f-4f69-4758-bdce-125bd9ab4c4c Mon, 08 Jan 2024 11:45:00 +1300 episodic