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Among the reasons for not renewing the grants, Creative New Zealand said the Shakespeare programme did not adequately defend its relevance in “the contemporary art context” and focuses on “a canon of imperialism.”

New Zealand Arts Council denied funding to a high school Shakespeare festival in part because it was “located within a canon of imperialism,” but a close examination of his work shows the Bard himself was no fan of imperialism

New Zealand's decision to stop funding a Shakespeare program shortchanges the students of a precious heritage.

Deadline: 01-Nov-22 The Far North District Council is now accepting applications for its Creative Communities Scheme. Creative New Zealand supports more

Was Creative NZ really cancelling the Bard?

New Zealand’s government art agency ended financial support for a national Shakespeare program. But the move has received a lot of criticism.

Was Creative NZ really cancelling the Bard?

Secondary school competition ‘did not demonstrate the relevance to the contemporary art context of Aotearoa’

From top left, clockwise: Daren Kamali, Joshua Pearson, Troy Tuua, Faamoana John Luafutu, Ululau Ama, Dahlia Malaeulu, Kulimoeanga Stone Maka, ONZM Fatu Feuu (photos supplied).

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