I’ve been creating art for as long as I can remember.
As a child, my favourite activity was drawing. I’d carefully arrange my pens in rainbow order before each session, a reflection of my early obsession with colour.
This is my third time writing about Creatives in Schools for Coromind. I have a personal connection to the mahi, but I’m also a fierce advocate for the arts. I believe the arts are a core necessity for people of all backgrounds, for enjoyment, entertainment and wellbeing. Which is why I stand in solidarity with arts advocates who are pushing for the reinstatement of the programme, after the Government announced in June 2024 it will cease funding.
Chance Haddon, aka “C33Y” – Hailing from Whanganui and raised in Whitianga, this Ngāti Ruanui artist infuses classic old-school soul into his writing, delivering a new-school flow that spans life experiences, club bangers, and summer anthems. His debut EP, “Find Your Way” (7 tracks), is about to hit the scene!
Ali Gustafson is an artist and former graphic designer with a deep love for New Zealand’s beaches.
You’re holding Issue 22 of your favourite arts and community magazine, and we’re thrilled to share it with you. Each month, we bring you heartwarming stories about locals doing incredible things in our region alongside breathtaking art from talented local artists.
I’ve been creating art for as long as I can remember.
As a child, my favourite activity was drawing. I’d carefully arrange my pens in rainbow order before each session, a reflection of my early obsession with colour.
This is my third time writing about Creatives in Schools for Coromind. I have a personal connection to the mahi, but I’m also a fierce advocate for the arts. I believe the arts are a core necessity for people of all backgrounds, for enjoyment, entertainment and wellbeing. Which is why I stand in solidarity with arts advocates who are pushing for the reinstatement of the programme, after the Government announced in June 2024 it will cease funding.
Chance Haddon, aka “C33Y” – Hailing from Whanganui and raised in Whitianga, this Ngāti Ruanui artist infuses classic old-school soul into his writing, delivering a new-school flow that spans life experiences, club bangers, and summer anthems. His debut EP, “Find Your Way” (7 tracks), is about to hit the scene!
Ali Gustafson is an artist and former graphic designer with a deep love for New Zealand’s beaches.
You’re holding Issue 22 of your favourite arts and community magazine, and we’re thrilled to share it with you. Each month, we bring you heartwarming stories about locals doing incredible things in our region alongside breathtaking art from talented local artists.
