Makerita Urale has been appointed in the new role of Senior Manager Pacific Arts.  This newly-created senior leadership role is responsible for ensuring the continued successful delivery of the Pacific Arts Strategy 2018-2023 and lead Pacific arts programmes across Creative New Zealand from the executive team.

With more than 15 years experience working in the arts industry as a director, producer and writer, Makerita has been a key part of the development and implementation of Pacific Arts Strategy as well as many Creative New Zealand projects focused on developing and nurturing Pacific Arts.  These have included the annual Arts Pasifika Awards, the Pacific Arts Legacy Project, events, cultural exchanges, international residencies and partnerships.

We delighted to have Makerita join us in the studio to talk more about her new role and plans for Pacific Arts this year.  

For more information: https://www.creativenz.govt.nz/