Pelenakeke Brown - Independent Artist

Pelenakeke Brown: is an interdisciplinary artist, curator, and writer, Pelenakeke’s practice explores the intersections between disability cultural concepts and Sāmoan cultural concepts. Her work investigates sites of knowledge, and she uses technology, writing, poetry, and performance to explore these ideas.

She has worked with The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Gibney Dance Center, The New York Library for the Performing Arts and other institutions globally. Selected residencies include Eyebeam, The Laundromat Project, and Dance/NYC. Her work has been featured in Art in America and The New York Times. She was recognised in 2020 with a Creative New Zealand Pacific Toa award.

Tama Waipara - CE/Artistic Director Te Tairāwhiti Arts Festival

Cat Ruka -Executive Director Basement Theatre

Mīria George - Executive Director Kia Mau Festival, Co-Director Tawata Productions

Elise Sterbeck - Title TBC