If you’re interested in critical writing on the arts in Ōtautahi, this page collates current opportunities to both read and write about arts across multiple disciplines.
Flat City Field Notes is an online platform for reviews and essays about theatre, arts and culture in and around Ōtautahi Christchurch. The site is edited by Erin Harrington, and welcomes reviews of all artforms. Some of its reviews are republished digitally and in print in Christchurch’s daily newspaper The Press. Contact Erin via the website if you are interested in contributing.
A new writing and discussion group that aims to provoke perceptive thinking about art and related fields, workshopping and producing a quick-spirited publication that responds to a year of cultural production in Aotearoa. Hosted by The Physics Room, the group is facilitated by writer and editor Gwynneth Porter, curator and writer Jane Wallace, and artist and director of The Physics Room James Tapsell-Kururangi. Writers for the current programme have been selected, but look out for its forthcoming publications.
Victoria Meakin covers arts and culture at The Press newspaper. While The Press does not have a budget for reviews, it does publish unpaid contributions, some of which are sourced from Flat City Field Notes.
Mentorship Opportunities for writing mentorship may arise from time to time. If there’s enough demand, Toi Ōtautahi may be able to deliver this as part of its Arts Development programme. If this is of interest, contact Jo Burzynska. Artist, writer and editor, Orissa Keane has also generously offered emerging writers feedback on their work.
If you’re interested in starting up a platform and would like funding advice, you can arrange a time to talk with an Arts Advisor for guidance on opportunities.