Launching the Verb Community

The Verb Mermaid created by artists Jessica Thompson Carr (The Māori Mermaid).

We think creativity is more important than ever. Our mission has always been to support artists and make platforms that support creative people and connect them with curious audiences. That hasn’t changed. In this time of uncertainty and adaptation our passion for what we do is simply being concentrated: We’ve had to think hard about what is most important to us.

The Verb Community is a bunch of curious people who want creativity to thrive in their City, in Aotearoa and the world. You’ll be part of a group who can feed into what we do and how we do it. You’ll be helping us directly pay artists for their writing, their conversation and their insights. You’ll be supporting creative events and work to advocate for the value of the arts in our lives.

We’re a really small team with bucket loads of passion and experience. We care deeply for artists and what they offer us in our everyday lives. Imagination, possibility, critical thinking, infinite information. Escape, inspiration, connection, empathy. It’s endless what creativity can do. If you’re keen to join the mission (it’s affordable, easy and there are heaps of cool benefits), have a look at the Community info here.