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17 Apr 2025  to 08 Jun 2025
Art

The Chalkboard Hand: Performative Drawing Practice From Māpura Studios Artists

The Chalkboard Hand presents drawing as both a trace of an innovative, fluid creative process and an act of world-building—a means of aligning the external world with the lived experiences of artists whose perspectives often challenge neurotypical norms

Venue:  The Arts House Trust
Region:  Auckland  / 
17 Apr 2025  to 25 May 2025
Art Craft Cultural Exhibition Public Art Public Program

Treasures (2025)

WE HAVE MOVED - Milford Galleries in Queenstown has relocated - New premises and major exhibition 'Treasures' open now

Venue:  Milford Galleries Queenstown
Region:  National  /  Online  /  Otago  / 
28 Apr 2025  to 23 Jun 2025
Art Music Workshops

Crafting Songs: A Deep Dive into Lyrics, Music, and Meaning

Explore the lyrical, musical and philosophical elements of of songwriting. The lessons learnt can be applied for aspiring songwriters, experienced songwriters, or anyone interested in listening to music with a more critical ear. Some basic musical theory will be involved, but no prior knowledge is required.

Venue:  Selwyn College
Region:  Auckland  / 
29 Apr 2025  to 17 Jun 2025
Art Public Program Workshops

Adult Learning | Observational Life-drawing

This eight-week course provides an overview of the art of observational life drawing. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to refine your skills, this course will guide you through traditional and contemporary drawing techniques to develop a personal approach to drawing the human figure.

Venue:  Auckland Art Gallery
Region:  Auckland  / 
29 Apr 2025  to 17 Jun 2025
Art Public Program

Evening Yoga and Art Immersion | Tuesday

Join us for our weekly Yoga and Art Immersion evening session at Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki. This after-work class offer a unique opportunity to stretch, balance and unwind in a serene setting surrounded by stunning art and architecture.

Venue:  Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki
Region:  Auckland  / 
29 Apr 2025  to 17 Jun 2025
Art Workshops

Adult Learning | Observational Life-drawing

Join us in the studio to flex your creative skills in a friendly, inspiring, hands-on learning environment.

Venue:  Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki
Region:  Auckland  / 
30 Apr 2025  to 17 May 2025
Art Exhibition

DEREK COWIE: MY TRIBE IS EXTREMELY VIOLENT

Derek Cowie confronts his own uncomfortable colonial heritage and those dominant western principles of individualism through a suite of cartoonish portraits

Venue:  Page Galleries
Region:  Wellington  / 
30 Apr 2025  to 14 Jun 2025
Art Exhibition

NORBERT HAUSBERG: THIS IS NOT THE TREATY OF WAITANGI, BUT ...

Norbert Hausberg migrated to Aotearoa in 1983 and since then has been exploring his relationship with the whenua as a European emigrant

Venue:  Page Galleries
Region:  Wellington  / 
01 May 2025  to 18 May 2025
Art

Fleeting Moments of Autumn - photography competition

Capture Autumn at the Arboretum

Venue:  The Sculpture Park at Waitakaruru Arboretum
Region:  Waikato  / 
01 May 2025  to 03 Oct 2025
Art Literature

Puka Pikitia – Toi Hikitia: Me he tuahangata e tō mai ana i ngā tamariki ki te ao toi / Picturebooks – Artistic Hooks: Superheroes drawing children into the art world

When children engage with picture books, they are simultaneously being introduced to the world of art. Drawing on the University of Waikato Te Iho o Te Manawataki|Library collections, this exhibition delves into the superhero trope to highlight the underestimated power of picture books in art and children's literature.

Venue:  Gallagher Academy of Performing Arts, Foyer Galleries, University of Waikato
Region:  Waikato  / 
02 May 2025  to 15 May 2025
Art Exhibition

Jonathan Cuming - Bluebird on a Booze-Tree

Bluebird on a Booze-Tree is an exhibition of paintings and drawings by Dunedin based artist Jonathan Cuming.

Venue:  Brett McDowell Gallery
Region:  Dunedin  /  Otago  / 
03 May 2025  to 27 Jul 2025
Art

Pauline Kahurangi Yearbury - Life in Forms

Pauline Kahurangi Yearbury (b.1928 d.1977 Ngāpuhi) was one of the first Māori artists to introduce Māori cultural narratives into contemporary art. Her work is characterised by a bold and illustrative style.

Venue:  Te Uru Waitakere Contemporary Gallery
Region:  Auckland  /