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Arts 19 Jul 2016

Searching for Gottfried Lindauer portraits

It is estimated there are more than 100 original paintings by the prolific 19th-century portraitist yet to be discovered.

Community 18 Jul 2016

The eyes of the god, Tāwhirimātea

In celebration of Matariki Festival 2016 Auckland Libraries has created a short video that tells the story of the dawning of the Māori new year. This story is one version of many different interpretations of Matariki.

Community 13 Jul 2016

Council integrating arts and culture into everyday life

For the first time since council amalgamation, a wide snapshot across the council family is capturing the range of arts and culture activity from its many departments and council controlled organisations.

Arts 12 Jul 2016

Celebrating cultural identity with visual artist, Peata Larkin

Peata Larkin is referencing traditional Māori motifs to create innovative and sought after paintings that celebrate our unique identity.

Arts 12 Jul 2016

A new look arts centre for Howick

On 11 June, Howick’s Uxbridge Arts Centre reopened after a year long redevelopment, realising the community’s vision for a fit for purpose arts and culture facility.

Heritage 11 Jul 2016

Seeking new stories of the old west

The Waitākere Ranges Local Board is seeking original research for a new heritage conference focused on West Auckland’s history, called New Stories of the Old West.

Arts 8 Jul 2016

Māori Language Week goes POP

POPPING and piquing public interest on Queens Wharf to celebrate Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori.

Arts 14 Jun 2016

Hearts of the City: Sara Hughes

Like a sun burst, this heart is exploding with everything life has to offer. Sara hopes that its rays will be positive and life affirming to passersby.

Events127 Results

03 Mar 2023 - 26 May 2023

DROP-IN CERAMICS STUDIO

This weekly drop-in session is ideal for practitioners requiring studio space to work on their own projects or practice.

10 Feb 2023 - 31 Mar 2023

Fun Craft Fridays

Children aged 4 and above can have fun making crafts.

01 Apr 2023

Creative open space: family crafty day – EcoFest

A relaxed and fun get-together with different crafts for us to enjoy!

01 Apr 2023

Free Scottish Country Dancing Session

Enjoy the art of Scottish Country Dancing at Glenfield Library.

01 Apr 2023

Japanese Storytelling & Calligraphy Experience

Listen to a Japanese story, then try your hand at Japanese calligraphy.

01 Apr 2023

Out of this Earth interconnectivity and sustainability

This event is our opening, where you will be able to meet the artists and talk with them about their art and the importance of sustainability.

01 Apr 2023

Paint & Play - Toy Library Mural – EcoFest

Help the community to repaint.

01 Apr 2023

The Impossible Has Already Happened

The Impossible Has Already Happened brings together two nation’s stories of water amid a global climate crisis.