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The National Institute of Creative Arts and Industries (NICAI) is a leading centre of creative, artistic and professional excellence and innovation in research, education and practice.

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Visual Arts

View a range of creative work by Bachelor of Visual Arts students.

BVA student work
Architecture and Planning

See some of the exciting projects happening at the School of Architecture and Planning.

The Umbrella Workshop
Music

Experience some inspirational performances by Music students.

Graduation Gala concert 2009
Dance Studies

View some dynamic performances by Dance Studies students.

Juanita Jelleyman: Called by Name
CNZARD

See some of the innovative research-based work being undertaken at CNZARD.

Butterfly Morning - Richard Killeen
Fine Arts

See some of the ground-breaking work being produced at Elam School of Fine Arts.

Henrietta and Lola Tunbridge Watercolour Scholarship
Latest showcase

NICAI builds connections between architecture and planning, fine arts and visual arts, music and dance. We offer a broad range of undergraduate and postgraduate degree programmes and a wealth of opportunities for research in the creative arts and industries. You will study alongside other creative people, sharing ideas and collaborating on projects within a stimulating interdisciplinary framework.

Whether you’re looking to equip yourself for a creative career in the national or international arena, or to contribute to the world’s knowledge through postgraduate research, NICAI provides a dynamic environment where creative talent and entrepreneurship thrive.

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Elam postgraduate wins prestigious art foundation award 20 November 2009
Sculptor Cat Auburn has won the prestigious Olivia Spencer Bower Foundation Award.
Book, exhibtion shed new light on life and works of artist Len Lye 20 November 2009
A new book and exhibition offer a comprehensive look at one of New Zealand's most respected artists. >>
School of Music Samoan singer honoured 17 November 2009
A School of Music student has been awarded a Creative New Zealand Arts Pasifika Award. >>
Elam, architecture and planning students combine talents in visual arts extravaganza. 13 November 2009
Students from Elam and the School of Architecture and Planning will present their best work of the year. >>


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