Creativision

On Saturday 20th May 2023 (during Youth Week), YANZ hosted a one-day career fair and creative showcase named Creativision.

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Over the course of the day, rangatahi and tamariki heard from a variety of industry leaders in the arts while having the unique opportunity to network with creative organisations including University of Auckland, a Music Industry combined stall (like the New Zealand Music Commission and DRM) Youthline, and Depot Artspace.

Creativision was a space for open and forward-thinking kōrero about opportunities for young people in the creative industries across Aotearoa. Speakers centred vulnerability and community oriented mahi at the core of their discussions, prompting young people to consider “what do creative arts and social justice look like practically?” Throughout these conversations, both speakers and rangatahi explored visions for a future of creativity in Aotearoa that upholds manaakitanga and demonstrates the impact of youth-led learning environments.

The event was hosted at Shore Junction, a youth innovation hub in the heart of Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland designed to enable young people to accelerate their potential and embark on pathways to a successful future. Rangatahi had their own sense of community within the space and felt confident to move between Creativision and the ongoing events of Shore Junction. The venue also facilitated a Quiet Space/sensory room so visitors could have a safe space to relax, stim, or take time out.

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