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Outrageous Fortune: In Conversation With The Show's Creators: Rachel Lang & James Griffin
18 Jul 2025  to 18 Jul 2025
Film Public Program Screening Seminar

Outrageous Fortune: In Conversation With The Show's Creators: Rachel Lang & James Griffin

Celebrate 20 years of Outrageous Fortune with the show’s creators, Rachel Lang and James Griffin, in a one-night-only live event full of behind-the-scenes stories, iconic clips, and Kiwi TV magic.

Venue:  Kōmanawa Theatre – Te Puna Creative Hub
Region:  Auckland  / 
Monthly Life Drawing
26 Jul 2025  to 26 Jul 2025
Art Craft Exhibition Public Program Workshops

Monthly Life Drawing

Have a go at portraiture in a relaxed setting with our koha monthly life drawing sessions.

Venue:  New Zealand Portrait Gallery Te Pūkenga Whakaata
Region:  Wellington  / 
Pocket Shrine Workshop
02 Aug 2025  to 02 Aug 2025
Art Craft Public Art Public Program Workshops

Pocket Shrine Workshop

Create a tiny tribute to someone or something you love.

Venue:  Wellington Museum
Region:  Wellington  / 
24 Dec 2024  to 31 Aug 2025
Art Cultural Exhibition Multidisciplinary Public Program

Into Ocean & Ice

Artists explore a changing Antartica

Venue:  New Zealand Maritime Museum
Region:  Auckland  / 
27 May 2025  to 13 Jul 2025
Cultural Festival Film Multidisciplinary Public Program Screening

Matariki at Stardome 2025

Celebrate Matariki at Stardome. There's free music events, immersive planetarium shows, and a free open day!

Venue:  Stardome Observatory and Planetarium
Region:  Auckland  / 
19 Jun 2025  to 21 Aug 2025
Art Exhibition Music Public Program

Open Late: An Abstract Experiment

Celebrate A Century of Modern Art after hours with a night of free activations and entertainment at the Gallery inspired by iconic works from legendary artists such as Monet, Morisot and Matisse!

Venue:  Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki
Region:  Auckland  / 
27 Jun 2025  to 20 Jul 2025
Art Cultural Exhibition Film Public Art Public Program Screening

Vincent Ward: Palimpsest / Landscapes (2025)

Internationally recognised for his cinematic vision and emotional depth, award-winning filmmaker, and visual artist Vincent Ward's (ONZM) 'Palimpsest / Landscapes' will show in the South Island for the first time.

Venue:  Milford Galleries Queenstown
Region:  National  /  Online  /  Otago  / 
05 Jul 2025  to 27 Jul 2025
Craft Public Program Workshops

Abstract? What is That?

Abstract? What is That?

Venue:  Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki
Region:  Auckland  / 
12 Jul 2025  to 04 Aug 2025
Art Exhibition Public Art Public Program

Illumination (2025)

Bringing light, luminosity and warmth, Illumination is a full-gallery experience exploring light in both its physical presence and metaphorical significance.

Venue:  Milford Galleries Dunedin
Region:  Dunedin  /  National  /  Online  /  Otago  / 
12 Jul 2025  to 02 Aug 2025
Art Exhibition Public Art Public Program

Together – Emma Hercus

With kind wide faces and a washy layering of colour, Together by Emma Hercus reminds us that we are social creatures.

Venue:  Twentysix Gallery
Region:  Wellington  / 
13 Jul 2025  to 13 Jul 2025
Public Program

Teds on Ted

Grab your teddy bears and bring them along for a sailing on heritage vessel Ted Ashby in celebration of Teddy Bear Picnic day!

Venue:  The New Zealand Maritime Museum
Region:  Auckland  / 
16 Jul 2025  to 16 Jul 2025
Art Public Program

On Further Thought: an art history lecture series—Balamohan Shingade

A series of talks which address significant moments in local art history from the 1990s and early 2000s.

Venue:  Aho Ruruku, Ngā Mokopuna, Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington
Region:  Wellington  /