Venue

National Institute of Creative Arts and Industries,
University of Auckland

The National Institute of Creative Arts and Industries (NICAI) is a centre of excellence and innovation in contemporary creative arts and industries research, education, and practice.

NICAI brings together under one umbrella the University's School of Architecture and Planning, Elam School of Fine Arts, School of Music, the Dance Studies Programme, and the Centre for New Zealand Art Research and Discovery. It works from the principle that creativity emerges from drawing together different perspectives and types of specialist knowledge within an interdisciplinary framework.

The Institute is also a major contributor to Auckland's thriving arts community, offering a diverse program of concerts, exhibitions, lectures, and other arts and cultural events each year.

See www.creative.auckland.ac.nz for further information.

Auckland, New Zealand

Auckland (or Tamaki-makau-rau, in Maori) is New Zealand's largest city, with a greater metropolitan population of over 1 million people.

Known as the City of Sails, it possesses a harbor that is home to several islands, many of which are designated as parks and wildlife sanctuaries. Auckland is also known for the volcanic cones that dot its landscape. The majority of these are now dormant and are popular visitor destinations.

As an arts and cultural center, Auckland hosts worldclass performances of music, dance, and theater. Venues include the Aotea Centre, Town Hall, and the University's own Maidment Theatre.

The city is also home to many renowned art galleries, including the Auckland Art Gallery, which is widely recognized as New Zealand's leading art museum.

For further information on Auckland's history, sights, and attractions, see www.aucklandnz.com.