Writing, Pitching & Funding: The Trinity of Being an Artist in the 21st Century
Led by Zech Soakai
Sat 5 October, 2024
10.00am - 3pm
Tautai, Level 1, 300 Karangahape Rd, Auckland 1010
This free full-day workshop will explore the art of writing—whether for personal expression, community engagement, or securing funding. Led by the talented writer and poet, Zech Soakai, this is an invaluable opportunity for Tagata-Moana practitioners to deepen your skills and navigate the world of arts funding with confidence.
Workshop materials and catering will be provided.
Spaces are limited. Please register to secure your spot.
Image credit - Southsides
About Zech Soakai
Zech Soakai is a tusitala, educator, writer, village-builder, warrior-raiser and empty-calendar-filler. Hailing from Poutasi, Falealili, Samoa & Pangai, Ha'apai, Tonga he stands on the shoulders of giants, to hopefully one day offer his own shoulders for those who need it.
Zech Soakai's work spans across the arts, community and education sectors. His poetry writing can be found in Katuivei: Contemporary Pasifika Poetry from Aotearoa New Zealand, and Rapture: An Anthology of Performance Poetry from Aotearoa New Zealand, and he is currently producing for the show LEIOLA, set to debut in 2025.