Arts
News369 Results
A fortnight of show-stoppers brings Matariki Festival to a close
Watch the city centre’s streets and squares become a canvas for extraordinary Māori artistry
People of Midtown
Otis Frizzell’s midtown mural gets a refresh, 40 years on
The mural, depicting Queen Street in 1986, has become an integral element in midtown’s artscape, and seemingly it will never grow old.
People of Midtown
Public art’s star turn in the regeneration of midtown
Emily Trent speaks on the importance of public art in Tāmaki Makaurau / Auckland.
Matariki Festival inspires the region
Matariki Festival is inspiring generations across the Auckland region.
5 royal ways to celebrate King’s Birthday weekend
Try something new this King's Birthday weekend with activities fit for royalty! Give some of King Charles' hobbies a go, from beekeeping to tree planting.
The art world pays respects to celebrated artist Fred Graham
Te Kaunihera o Tāmaki Makaurau (Auckland Council) is joining the art world in paying its respects to Fred Graham (Ngaati Koroki Kahukura), ONZM, Art Foundation Icon.
Discover midtown's hidden art gems
See some exciting and mysterious art that you might never have noticed before.
Te Wheke-a-Muturangi floats on Tāmaki Makaurau waters for first time
Celebrated artwork signals a packed season of the arts in city centre.
Events141 Results
The Queer Joy Community Quilt workshops
The patchwork quilt is a labour of aroha and kotahitanga, and the result of the makers’ skill sha...
Behind the wheel
Take time out of your week to give pottery a spin, learn a new craft, and create something with y...
Future Potters Club
Ignite your child’s creativity and let them discover the wonders of clay with Future Potters Club!
Low-sensory hours
Every Tuesday morning 10am–12pm, our current exhibition is set to a low-sensory experience, with...
Lunar New Year Light Boxes
Glowing lightboxes pop up in Te Komititanga, showcasing vibrant artworks that welcome in the new...
Life Drawing 101
Learn how to convey a sense of gesture to give flow and life to the figure and structure to give...
Portrait Drawing 101
Learn how to see the head in shapes and planes for doing portrait paintings and drawings.
Drop in print studio
Come along and work independently in our printmaking studio