Creative New Zealand is reminding artists and curators they have only one more month to send in their expressions of interest for the Venice Biennale, 2009.

Creative New Zealand is seeking expressions from artist/curator teams of considerable experience and reputation to develop the 2009 Venice Biennale exhibition.

Interested artist/curator teams should contact Creative New Zealand for an expression of interest prospectus that outlines the scope of the project, the selection criteria and selection process.

Expressions of interest must be received by Creative New Zealand (or postmarked) no later than Thursday 14 February 2008. To register and receive an Expressions of Interest document, please contact: Undine Marshfield, Creative New Zealand PO Box 3806, Wellington Tel: 04 498 0725 Fax: 04 498 0720, e-mail: venice@creativenz.govt.nz

The Venice Biennale is arguably the most important and prestigious event on the international contemporary visual arts calendar. It is a forum for the display of recent developments in contemporary art practice. Thousands of the world's most influential artists, curators, critics, dealers and collectors visit the Biennale and 2009 will mark the fourth time that Creative New Zealand has hosted a New Zealand presence at the Venice Biennale.