'How your difference makes a big difference!..' You are warmly invited to attend Selina's book signing and hear her read from Mophead here in the gallery at 4:30 on Saturday 7 December. All Welcome! 'An inspirational graphic memoir of growing up Pasifika in New Zealand, written and illustrated by our fast-talking PI Poet Laureate, Selina Tusitala Marsh. At school, Selina is teased for her big, frizzy hair. Kids call her 'mophead'. She ties her hair up this way and that way and tries ...
Jeanine Clarkin and Chermene Pereniko present their collections 'Side by side under the same stars' Jeanine Clarkin Ngati Hako Ngati Paoa Raukawa and Tauranga Moana decent. She has been designing for 25 years and has shown locally, nationally and internationally and has resided on Waiheke for the past 14 years with her son Noa who will be contributing some pieces. Jeanine will be showing some of the highlights from her recent NZFW collection Natural Beauty - Papatuanuku along with some of her latest pieces. Chermene ...
SOLD OUT! We are delighted that Marilyn Waring will be coming to Waiheke to share with us her experiences in the Muldoon government. Marilyn will be joined by Hinemoa Elder for a lively discussion about her years in Government. Sunday 17 November 4.30pm Tickets $30 per person, Seniors and Beneficiaries, $25.00 per person. Book On-line at www.waihekeartgallery.org.nz Pre- purchase your book for signing on the day. In 1975, Marilyn Waring was elected to the New Zealand Parliament as the MP for Raglan. Aged just 23, she was ...
LIMITED DOOR SALES ONLY - up to 6pm Waiheke Preview - Christo Walking on Water Friday 1 November, 6.00pm at the Gallery. Tickets $45 per person – including Aperol Spritzers, Lasagne, and Amaretti di Sarroni Celebrated artist Christo consummates his huge and logistically complex installation "The Floating Piers" on Italy's Lake Iseo. Christo does battle with technology, bureaucracy, corruption and the elements resulting in a documentary that delights (Variety Magazine). This is a fundraising event for the Gallery.
Proudly sponsored by Walker & Hall, in conjunction with Casita Miro, The Skin Institute and the gallery. Tickets $55 per person – include spring flavours by Gill Stotter Catering and wines by Casita Miro, featuring their new release 2019 Rose, plus surprise entertainment! Selector Clive Humphreys will talked about his selection and Joseph Tattersfield from Walker and Hall will announce the Art Award winner from over 80 entries. Tickets to the Award Gala include a lucky draw ticket to a stunning Amethyst Octavia ...
This exciting writing course will cover poetry, drama, fiction and memoir, with the opportunity to broadcast on Waiheke Radio. $195 per person, only 10 places available. Book HERE or contact the Gallery to enrol – (09) 3729907 Caroline Lark is a fiction writer, poet and playwright, published in UK, France, NZ and Australia. She was the winner of the Hazard Press/Quote Unquote Fiction Award in 1995 with her novella, Days, her poetry collection, A Messy Affair, was published by Steele Roberts in 2011, ...
This is a course of 3 two-day workshops exploring drawing and the interactions of colour with artist Clive Humphreys. Don't miss this excellent opportunity, there are only 10 places available so book soon. Clive's workshops are always fantastic value, very popular and sell out fast! Book HERE or at the gallery. $300 per person for the full course.
Mary Kisler ‘Waiting for the Train – in search of Frances Hodgkins’. Mary, curator of Frances Hodgkins - European Journeys will present a lively talk about her discoveries while researching this blockbuster exhibition which brought together artworks from New Zealand and around the globe. This event is held in support of the 2020 Waiheke Artist in Residence Programme includes wine by Batch Winery and canapes. RSVP to the gallery to director@waihekeartgallery.org.nz
Te Werowero - The Ongoing Challenge by sculptor Chris Bailey will be staying on the island thanks to a fantastic fundraising effort by Dan Harrop, Barry Fenton, many generous folk, organisations and you, the community, thank you and congratulations to everyone involved! Come and celebrate with a blessing at the work on the Matiatia terminal on Saturday 13 July at 3:45 All Welcome!
Come along to this public presentation and update of the Te Raa project by the Te Hononga Collective (Piritahi and Pa Aroha Weavers). Entry by koha, plus auction of fine weaving in support of the project. Refreshments will be served. Here are a couple of links for more information about the project. Mandy Sunlight talks about the Te Raa Project Northland Weavers head to the British Museum Herald Article
Coming up on July 5th - that conversation you've always wanted to have.... Prior to the performance of the play ART by Yasmin Reza at the Waiheke Community Theatre, the gallery invites you to a lively discussion about Art with: A SCHOLAR- Elizabeth Eastmond An ARTIST - Paora Toi Te Rangiuaia A COLLECTOR - Susie Flegg Compered by Matthew Harte the guests above will present short statements from their different perspectives and then field questions from the audience..it’s bound to get interesting! Ticket price ...
Liz Eastmond, art historian, writer, ex - Mrs Tivoli, talks about Frances Hodgkins. Liz has written on Frances Hodgkins and curated an exhibition of her work at the Adam Art Gallery at Victoria University in Wellington and we invite you to join her for a talk at the gallery. Don't miss the exhibition, Frances Hodgkins: A European Journey on now at the Auckland Art Gallery.
Reuben Friend, Director of Pataka will discuss the special role of Pataka, Art Museum within the communities of Porirua City.
The 2019 Small Sculpture Prize is presented by the Waiheke Community Art Gallery, proudly sponsored by Perpetual Guardian in association with Te Motu Vineyard. This is a National Award for an original free-standing or wall sculpture up to 800mm in any dimension. The Award is $3000. Enjoy Te Motu wines complimented by autumn flavours and music. Gala Opening and Award ceremony: Friday, 31 May 6pm Tickets $45 per person. Finalists and partners complimentary. The selector and judge for the 2018 Small Sculpture Prize is Director Reuben Friend, Pataka ...
We are not extinct (like the Moa) We need your support more than ever. We are still open and operating everyday just like always despite major exterior refurbishment works of the gallery's entrance on Korora Rd. Please access us from the Artworks Courtyard across from the Library, easy as, come on up, it'll be great to see you! There are great new exhibitions opening soon, with the national exhibition, Small Sculpture Prize 2019 and also Preston Camp and Trevor Bayly with their New ...
Richard Adams – experienced abstract painter and teacher with incidental meditative live music provided by virtuoso 7 string guitarist Nigel Gavin This workshop is presented in conjunction with the Waiheke Community Art Gallery as part of the Waiheke Jazz, Art & Music Festival. $175 pp As there are only 8 places available, you will need to secure your place very quickly. Last year this sold out. Feedback from participants is that it is a transformational experience, unique and life-changing. Richard is an experienced artist, ...
Work with designer and PhD researcher Lisa Waldner in this interactive design lab. Create your own visual, a poster or social media graphic, one for the gallery walls, one for you. No experience necessary. Join a workshop group or pop in to the gallery Tuesday-Friday from 10am–2pm. Please note, under 16's must be accompanied by a parent/ guardian. Free public workshop sessions: 2-4pm Sunday 14 April 2-4pm Sunday 21 April 2-4pm Sunday 28 April 2-4pm Sunday 5 May (Booking recommended, ph. 372-9907) The Intertidal Zone is part ...
'Water Systems' invites public participation to make glaze and construct clay water holding vessels incorporating found objects. once fired these will from an interconnected sculpture. At the conclusion of the exhibition components will be available 'to go'. This project is sponsored by Waiheke Community Art Gallery, Blue Mountains creative Arts Centre, Australia and Duly Priced Drink. The project leader for 'Water Systems', Margaret Feeney explains "..the core kaupapa is inclusion and invention as people are brought together to make a system of small connected ...
The Perpetual Guardian Sculpture on the Gulf 2019 runs from the 1-24 March 2019. Featuring 26 new sculptures along the stunning Waiheke coastline the event then extends up into Oneroa Village and surrounds. There's a lot to explore and we look forward to seeing you in the gallery along the way! Be sure to visit the website and sign up to the newsletter for more information and updates. Image: Rober Janhke: 'Kaokao' from the 2017 exhibition.
Enjoy this unique day of art and architecture with a back drop of stunning Waiheke coastal views. Each home has a distinct personality and vibe. This event is proudly supported by our major sponsor Waiheke Living, and everyone buying a ticket for the Wonderful Waiheke House Tour goes into a draw to win Dinner for two at The Oyster Inn to the value of $150 with a bottle of wine kindly provided by the award winning restaurant. Participants are encouraged to visit ...