Hamish Keith is perhaps best known as a writer on art — especially An Introduction to New Zealand Painting, the 1969 book he wrote with Gordon H Brown, which sparked much debate over its emphasis on the “harsh clarity of New Zealand light”. Keith's long and influential career boasts many notable achievements; as a broadcaster, scriptwriter, graphic designer, arts administrator, and commentator on — and advocate for — the unique culture of Aotearoa. Hamish Keith was awarded an Order of the British Empire in 1981. ...
Join us for this wonderful free event! 'Lantern-making workshop followed by a beach procession' on Saturday 29th October, as part of the Blue Radius exhibition - raising awareness of sea level rise - that was curated recently at Depot Artspace by Laura Donkers https://www.depotartspace.co.nz/event/blue-radius/ A community-led collaboration saw Waiheke's Bianca Ranson and Te Aata Rangimarie Smith’s larger than life carbon stack 'Tuakana Teina' take centre stage as part of this exhibition. This free event will be led by the artist Natanahira Te Pona. All ...
As part of the Artist in Residence Public Programme 2023, you are warmly invited to attend a Gallery Talk by Dr. Leonard Bell. Marti Friedlander: Portraits of the Artists. https://aucklanduniversitypress.co.nz/marti-friedlander-portraits-of-the-artists/ Leonard (Len) Bell taught Art History at the University of Auckland for many years, though has now happily left. His books include The Māori in European Art: A Survey of the representation of the Māori by European artists from the time of Captain Cook to the present day (1980), Colonial Constructs: European Images ...
The Walker & Hall Waiheke Art Award 2022 is proudly sponsored by Walker & Hall in association with The Skin Institute Waiheke, and the Waiheke Community Art Gallery. This is a National Award for two dimensional works in any medium and has a Prize of $10,000 as the Premier Award. The Selector and Judge this year is Evan Woodruff, artist, collector, sponsor, teacher and advocator. Meet the artists and hear the judge talk about his selection process. Tickets $145 Sold Out but please email ...
Julia will give an Artist's Talk and an audio visual presentation about her intriguing project: Lyttelton Redux Sunday 18 September 2pm - All Welcome! Lyttelton Redux is an original project by artist Julia Holden, created to assist the Lyttelton Museum in its efforts at maintaining visibility in their community while the museum continues to operate without a physical building or exhibition space following the Christchurch earthquakes of 2011. In a series of 23 portraits current Lyttelton locals are recreated as notable historical and everyday figures from Lyttelton’s rich past. The ...
Friday 03 June 6pm Tickets $45. Finalists and partners complimentary. Presented by Perpetual Guardian in association with Te Motu Vineyard and the Waiheke Community Art Gallery, the Small Sculpture Prize is a national award for an original free standing or wall sculpture up to 800mm in any direction. The selector and judge this year is Dr.Kriselle Baker, fine art specialist, writer and publisher. The premiere prize is $3000 and a merit prize of $1500. Join us to celebrate the finalists and winners of this years ...
Julia Holden and Audrey Baldwin Live Performance Painting Special Event. Julia Holden’s exhibition A Day At The Beach, tells the story of Waiheke’s Little Palm Beach regulars and the daily social interactions of its community of clothing-optional bathers in an exhibition of new paintings. Against this background of new paintings depicting Little Palm Beach life, Holden will also create a new performance painting work with Christchurch artist, Audrey Baldwin, as a special gallery event. Taking inspiration from American painter Tom Wesselman, best known for ...
Pre-Registrations have now Closed. Due to Covid 19 challenges the Wonderful Waiheke House Tour has been postponed until Wednesday March 15 2023.
This Friday 11 February 8pm at the Waiheke Community Cinema, book now 372 4240, (limited seating, nice and spaced out!) This is the third film in a series of 4 Fab Films on a Friday as part of our Pride exhibition 'Intergenerational' showing until 20 February. Here's the trailer! See you there! Topp Twins - Untouchable Girls Trailer
With Clive Humphreys as facilitator Exhibition Reviews, Critical Feedback and Lectures These sessions will appeal to artists who are working in isolation and would enjoy some connection and feedback on their work gallery members and volunteers who would like to learn more about how to look at a painting and connect with works in the gallery exhibitions. Between 60 minutes and 90 minutes duration. Location: WCAG 2 Korora Rd. Oneroa Current Programme Details! Thursday 3 February 4pm Exhibition Review : Object as Poet Thursday 17 February 7pm In Context: Spanish Painting from 1600 ...
Come along to the Walker and Hall Waiheke Art Award Announcement in the gallery followed by a celebratory picnic. Walker & Hall Summer Picnic 11 December 2021 5pm - 6:45 The Gallery is following Govt. guidelines for Public Facilities under the 'red' setting of the Covid protection framework. This event requires attendees aged 12 & over to present a valid Vaccination Certificate. The Walker & Hall Waiheke Art Award 2021 is proudly sponsored by Walker & Hall in association with The Skin Institute Waiheke, and the Waiheke Community ...