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Arts 26 Jan 2016

On the passing of Barry Brickell

Auckland Council pays tribute to renowned potter, artist, environmentalist and craftsman Barry Brickell whose work features in many public collections, including the council’s.

Arts 21 Jan 2016

Mayoral Writers’ Grant open  

Applications are invited for the second Auckland Mayoral Writers’ Grant.

Arts 19 Jan 2016

Q&A with Rhana Devenport

OurAuckland spoke with Rhana Devenport to find out more about her role as curator for the New Zealand Pavilion at the 57th Venice Biennale.

Arts 21 Dec 2015

New extension opens at Estuary Arts Centre

A new extension doubles the size of the Estuary Arts Centre in Ōrewa

Arts 18 Dec 2015

Toi Whītiki celebrates Auckland’s unique cultural identity

Toi Whītiki, Auckland Council's new arts plan, weaves the city's creative strands together.

Arts 15 Dec 2015

Sculptor of the Week – Marte Szirmay

Auckland-based artist Marte Szirmay’s sculpture, Seek, is an acquisition award winner, for the permanent collection at Auckland Botanic Gardens.

Business / Economy 8 Dec 2015

Manukau set for transformation

The announcement by Panuku Development Auckland about major grades in Manukau has been welcomed by local residents.

Arts 24 Nov 2015

Hearts of the City: Elsie

The most recent addition to the Hearts of the City series of art on walls around the city is the huge and stunning portrait, Elsie, created by Askew One.

Events120 Results

03 May 2023 - 21 Jun 2023

Drawing for Beginners Course

Learn essential concepts, including shape, proportion, tone, composition, perspective, and different sketching techniques.

03 May 2023 - 21 Jun 2023

Painting for Beginners

Learn the basics of painting: sketch, shape, tone, composition, measuring proportions, colour mixing, and more.

03 May 2023 - 21 Jun 2023

Watercolour Painting for Beginners

You will be introduced to watercolour and the main techniques of this lovely water-based medium.

03 May 2023 - 28 Jun 2023

Intermediate Art at Nathan Homestead

Gain experience and skills working with a range of media, including drawing, painting, printing, collage, and more.

26 Apr 2023 - 07 Jun 2023

Life Drawing 101

We will learn how to convey a sense of gesture to give flow and life to the figure and structure to give a sense of 3D form.

01 Feb 2023 - 06 Dec 2023

Book Chat - Papakura

Join us for a lively discussion of what we have all been reading.

01 Feb 2023 - 06 Dec 2023

Wednesday Book Chat

Share a review on what you're reading at the moment and discuss with other bibliophiles.

08 Jun 2023

Nathan Homestead Creative Thursday - Evie Kemp

Hear about Evie's creative journey and why her motto is “more is more”.