The ArtsWork: Strengthening connections between the Arts sector and New Zealand’s creative economy In 2005, Creative New Zealand hosted a National Forum which brought together arts practitioners from around the country and leaders from a number of national agencies in allied sectors. The aim was to engage in strategic thinking to strengthen connections between the arts sector and the creative economy. The Forum was the culmination of a regional workshop series facilitated by Creative New Zealand in six cities around New Zealand. These workshops explored how to grow opportunities for artists in New Zealand's economy, both regionally and nationally. This on-line publication draws on all the discussions held at the regional workshops and at the National Forum. It seeks to stimulate your interest, thinking and ideas whether you are in the arts, creative industries, tertiary education, public or private sectors. Creative New Zealand will be drawing on the material presented here over the next year as we engage in further policy development and advocacy work. We encourage you to do the same. Download the pdf HERE.