Consuming culture is as much about seeing and connecting with others and their experiences as it is about feeding our insatiable appetite for stimulation. It’s an intimate act that allows us to see inside the hearts and minds of artists. Doing that – consuming arts and culture – is a vital part of the creative ecosystem. Even the least expressive among us are, in a sense, part of the creative community. This week’s Culture Compass offers several ways in which you can be an active participant in creating a thriving artistic landscape in Aotearoa… and even further afield. The post Culture Compass appeared first on North & South Magazine .