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Always Song in the Water
25 Aug 2023  to 28 Feb 2024
Exhibition Cultural

Always Song in the Water

Immerse yourself in the captivating world of Always Song in the Water, an art exhibition that celebrates Moana Oceania through the work of renowned artists.

Venue:  Edminston Gallery, Maritime Museum
Region:  Auckland  / 
Adult learning | Oil Figure Painting Course
11 Oct 2023  to 13 Dec 2023
Art Craft Public Program

Adult learning | Oil Figure Painting Course

Learn how to draw like an Italian maestro/a in this brand new series of art classes at the Auckland Art Gallery

Venue:  Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki
Region:  Auckland  / 
The Spell of the Sensuous
07 Nov 2023  to 16 Dec 2023
Exhibition

The Spell of the Sensuous

A painting exhibition exploring new ways to see the natural world

Venue:  Uxbridge Arts Centre
Region:  Auckland  / 
Eszter Szigethy's Pounamu Exhibition at Fingers Contemporary Jewellery
11 Nov 2023  to 11 Dec 2023
Art Craft Exhibition

Eszter Szigethy's Pounamu Exhibition at Fingers Contemporary Jewellery

Explore the contemporary fusion with Eszter Szigethy's Pounamu Jewellery

Venue:  Fingers Contemporary Jewellery Gallery
Region:  Auckland  / 
XYZZY by Jess Johnson + Simon Ward
02 Dec 2023  to 17 Dec 2023
Art Film Multidisciplinary

XYZZY by Jess Johnson + Simon Ward

XYZZY is an immersive, fulldome cinematic experience designed for planetariums.

Venue:  Stardome Observatory & Planetarium
Region:  Auckland  / 
APO | Celebrate Christmas
15 Dec 2023  to 16 Dec 2023
Music

APO | Celebrate Christmas

Christmas is a time of happy traditions - the pine tree, the pavlova and the APO’s annual Yuletide celebration in Holy Trinity Cathedral.

Venue:  Holy Trinity Cathedral, Parnell
Region:  Auckland  / 
APO 4 Kids Christmas
17 Dec 2023  to 17 Dec 2023
Music

APO 4 Kids Christmas

Specially designed for the littlies, come along for a fun-filled, festive hour full of music, singing and hands-on activities for your tamariki.

Venue:  Bruce Mason Centre, Takapuna
Region:  Auckland  / 
Summer School 2024
15 Jan 2024  to 19 Jan 2024
Art Exhibition Multidisciplinary Public Program Theatre

Summer School 2024

Summer School makes its eagerly awaited return this January, offering a week-long retreat of immersive creativity and transformation for adults of all artistic abilities.

Venue:  Corban Estate Arts Centre
Region:  Auckland  / 
Kids Art Holiday Program
22 Jan 2024  to 01 Feb 2024
Public Program

Kids Art Holiday Program

Kids Art Holiday Program

Venue:  Highbury Community House
Region:  Auckland  / 
Auckland Philharmonia 2024 Season
15 Feb 2024  to 15 Dec 2024
Music

Auckland Philharmonia 2024 Season

Priority booking now available for the Auckland Philharmonia 2024 Season.

Venue:  Assorted Venues
Region:  Auckland  / 
PANNZ Arts Market 2024
04 Mar 2024  to 06 Mar 2024
OTHER

PANNZ Arts Market 2024

Nau mai, haere mai to Aotearoa's premiere event for artists, producers, presenters and industry leaders from across the performing arts sector.

Venue:  Auckland Town Hall, Concert Chamber
Region:  Auckland  / 
Art Development Courses | MEGANZ SVA
15 Aug 2023  to 23 Dec 2023
Public Program

Art Development Courses | MEGANZ SVA

Learn to draw, paint and sculpt

Venue:  MEGANZ School of Visual Arts
Region:  Auckland  /