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Exhibition 4 May 2021

Connecting the past and present of Maungakiekie-Tāmaki

A new photographic exhibit helps tell the story of the significant change in the Maungakiekie-Tāmaki area over the last 100 years.

Arts 15 Apr 2021

Going West Festival launches ‘Different Out Loud’ season

Going West Festival has announced a brand-new approach to celebrating live poetry with Different Out Loud, a collection of thoughtful video collaborations between Aotearoa poets and filmmakers.

Arts 14 Apr 2021

Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki takes Māori art to the world with release of new virtual tour

Auckland Art Gallery has released a multi-sensory and immersive virtual tour of Toi Tū Toi Ora: Contemporary Māori Art enabling people everywhere to enjoy highlights of the groundbreaking exhibition.

Arts 13 Apr 2021

Poetry inspired by nature, made with nature

Elizabeth Welsh, recently announced as Auckland Council’s Artist in Residence for 2021, wants to quite literally bring a piece of Āwhitu to her poetry.

Arts 25 Mar 2021

Lockdown collaboration project to be permanent part of oral history collection for Auckland Council Libraries

A collaboration project between Auckland Libraries and Manatū Taonga Ministry for Culture and Heritage launches a five-part podcast series today to commemorate one year since the level four lockdown.

14-24 year olds 16 Mar 2021

Town sees Faces of Change

A new art installation in Papakura features images of the town's young people.

Arts 12 Mar 2021

Albatross sculpture soars again

The artwork Flight Support for Albatross has been missing from Auckland’s shoreline for years but this month it returns to land in a new home, on the Devonport side of the Waitematā.

Arts 10 Mar 2021

Final week to apply for Creative Communities Scheme

This week is the last chance to get applications in for Auckland’s Creative Communities Scheme funding for the 2021 winter season.

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”.