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Waka Kōrero Māori Exhibition
Waka kōrero Māori: waka carrying the taonga, te reo The Waka Kōrero Māori exhibition encourages learning the Māori alphabet by pronouncing the names of the kaharehe animal treasures on display
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Silver Shadows: The Story of Marineland
A visit to Marineland was always something special, a treat, an adventure - the first on the agenda when visiting family or holidaying in Hawke's Bay
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1931 Hawke’s Bay Earthquake Exhibition
“The outline of the hill turned into a giant serpent as it heaved up and down
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Eye Spy: Curious Stories
Eye Spy: Curious Stories brings together some weird and wonderful objects from the Hawke’s Bay’s Museums Trust’s collection
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Pictures and Other Works
Celebrating 10 years of the MTG Foundation; a group of Hawke’s Bay people who have supported the expectations of this museum’s community and worked collectively to turn ambition into reality
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Vital Machinery
25 Noema - 25 Pēpuere 2024
25 November – 25 February 2024
Ka tūhuratia e Vital Machinery ngā hononga i ngā mahi a te tokorima ringatoi wāhine o Aotearoa i roto i te hopu whakaahua me ngā ata nekeneke
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Student Art Portfolios Exhibition
Thanks to the assistance of CHB College Arts Department, the CHB Museum presents an art exhibition showcasing past and present student art portfolios supporting the importance of teaching creativity within our community
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Empty Vessels & Desert Narratives
Empty Vessels: Matthew Galloway & Desert Narratives: Mohamed Sleiman Labat
Exploring the shifting political grounds of global food production, Empty Vessels and Desert Narratives is a dialogue between Aotearoa New Zealand artist Matthew Galloway and Sahrawi Western Saharan artist Mohamed Sleiman Labat
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He Whare Ātaahua: Jade Townsend
He Whare Ātaahua is an installation by Jade Townsend which combines different traditions of painting, adornment, and decoration
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1931 Hawke’s Bay Earthquake Exhibition
“The outline of the hill turned into a giant serpent as it heaved up and down
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Lines And Hues
Downstairs on our south wall, we have ‘Lines and Hues’ by Elizabeth Humphreys-Cole
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'Dreamscapes' - Emma Stannard
On our north wall downstairs, we have ‘Dreamscapes’ by photographer Emma Stannard
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'Small Wonders' - Leonard Lambert
Opening on january 22 we have a full-gallery exhibition by local poet and artist leonard lambert
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Down the Rabbit Hole By Arkay (Rob Kemp)
Introducing “Down the Rabbit Hole”: A captivating solo exhibition by a multi-talented artist, Arkay Rob Kemp
With a lifelong passion for art, stemming from early encounters with a pencil, Rob has journeyed from offset printing to the vibrant world of tattoo artistry
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'Trick Or Treaty' Waitangi Exhibition
As Aotearoa ventures into a new coalition that vows to undermine the rights of tangata whenua under our partnership the Treaty of Waitangi
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Gary Waldrom - John Lancashire - Angus Walker - Exhibition
Hastings Community Art Centre is hosting a landmark exhibition by a trio of Hawke’s Bay painters which promises to be a feast of bold artistic expression and a tribute to the perseverance of three individual artistic visions, crafted over decades
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Retrospective - Marie Clare and Lisa Clare
This exhibition will trace the dual artistic paths and legacies of mother and daughter, Marie and Lisa Clare
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Sione Faletau: Ata Moana
'Moana' is a term deeply rooted in Pasifika and Māori communities, where its meaning is the vast expanse of the ocean, sea, and waterways
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Artist Talk: Selina Ershadi and her mother, Azita Chegini
Artist Talk Saturday 24 February, 11am
Join us to hear artist Selina Ershadi and her mother, Azita Chegini, in conversation with Elham Salari as they discuss their collaboration in creating Amator, a film which features in the exhibition, Vital Machinery
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He Maikuku ātaahua: Beautiful Nails
Join local nail artist Tilly Merson and artist Jade Townsend for a morning of inspiring conversation and decoration
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'Out of the Closet' - The Two Brushketeers
'Out of the Closet' - Christine Parnell - Gail Davidson
Gail and Christine (aka 'The Two Brushketeers') welcome you to their eleventh exhibitions of original paintings
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'The Figurative Collective' Group Exhibition
The Figurative Collective
8 March - 16 April, 2024
New and selected works by Gary Waldrom, Andy Leleisi’uao, Delicia Sampero, and Richard Boyd-Dunlop
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Cosmic Business - Jenny Milne
The colourful abstract paintings in Jenny Milne’s debut exhibition explore techniques with acrylic pouring and the use of resin to enhance and bring out different figurative and landscape elements which reference the cosmic, earthly, and everything in-between
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Gabby O’Connor: All the Colours - All the Light
In the Antarctic, moisture particles in the air can freeze and act as tiny prisms, reflecting a rainbow of light that creates twinkling clouds known as ‘diamond dust’
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Can You See Us Now? Jasmine Togo-brisby
Jasmine Togo-Brisby is a fourth-generation Australian South Sea Islander of Ni-Vanuatu ancestry
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Foundations and Additions: Plans for The Heretaunga 100 Bloc
This exhibition presents a sample of the original architectural features and evolution of the Heretaunga streetscape, bringing together hand-drawn plans for a cluster of Art Deco buildings in central Hastings
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Foundations and Additions: Plans for The Heretaunga 100 Bloc
This exhibition presents a sample of the original architectural features and evolution of the Heretaunga streetscape, bringing together hand-drawn plans for a cluster of Art Deco buildings in central Hastings
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'Our Story' Art Exhibition - Brain Injury Hawke's Bay
Brain Injury Hawke's Bay is hosting the annual ‘Our Story' art exhibition
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Hawke's Bay Woodturners Exhibition
From Tuesday April 2, 2024 members of the Hawke's Bay Woodturners Guild are holding their annual exhibition and sale of beautifully decorative, and delightfully practical, items made from wood
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'Camilla and Friends' Art Exhibition
CAMILLA SAMPER
Nature is my biggest inspiration
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'Wong & Cross' Exhibition Opening by Brent Wong & Mark Cross
Wong & Cross
Join Us for the Exhibition Opening of New and Selected Works by Brent Wong and Mark Cross at Boyd-dunlop Gallery, on Friday Th April, Pm
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'Wong & Cross' Exhibition by Brent Wong and Mark Cross
Wong & Cross
An Exhibition of New and Selected Works by Brent Wong and Mark Cross at Boyd-dunlop Gallery
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CHB Museum: Wet Plate Portrat Sessions
The CHB Museum: Wet Plate Portrait Sessions
The Central Hawkes Bay Museum
Waipawa
9th April 2024
10am - 3pm
This April, photographer Adrian Cook takes his mobile darkroom (a 1950's Bond-wood caravan) to the CHB Museum in Waipawa to craft timeless portraits using the wet plate collodion process, a 19th century method of development that predates film photography
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Solar Tsunamis Exhibition At the Faraday Museum
Tūhura Otago Museum is thrilled to bring its newest science showcase to the Faraday Museum of Technology
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The Light Shone Clear: History. Perspectives. Art.
From the Museum’s collection, each artwork in this exhibition conveys a perspective on times and events that shaped Te-Matau-a-Māui, Hawke’s Bay and Aotearoa, New Zealand into what they are today
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Keirunga Artists Autumn Exhibition 2024
Opening night 5
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Hīkoi Haere With Charles Ropitini
Join us for a talk & walking tour of Hastings Art Deco buildings with Charles Ropitini, co-curator of the Foundations and Additions: Plans for the Heretaunga 100 Block exhibition
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He Hokinga Mai - Bringing My Art Home - Joanne Black
The artworks I create are from my re imagined tūpuna with the intent to embrace diverse cultural elements with dignity
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'Taikura Upstairs' - Taikura Rudolf Steiner High School
This exhibition showcases the dynamic visual art and craft work of high school students from Taikura Rudolf Steiner School from mid-2023 and the beginning of 2024
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Art Inspired by Antarctica - Floor Talk with Gabby O'Connor
Come and hear Gabby O'Connor talk about her time in Antarctica, where she worked with ice crystals in the freezing waters
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Art Hawke's Bay 'Artfully Yours' Exhibition
Art Hawke's Bay 16th Annual Exhibition
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1931 Hawke’s Bay Earthquake Exhibition
“The outline of the hill turned into a giant serpent as it heaved up and down
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Performance: Kelekele Mo‘ui (Living Soil)
Live performance: Kelekele Mo‘ui (Living Soil) - Wednesday 1 May, 10am - 4
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Kelekele Mo‘ui - Living Soil - Kalisolaite ‘Uhila
3 May – 18 August 2024
Live performance: Wednesday 1 May, 10am - 4
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Kelekele Mo‘ui - Living Soil - Kalisolaite ‘Uhila
3 May – 18 August 2024
Live performance: Wednesday 1 May, 10am - 4
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'New Radicals' Exhibition by Johnny Romeo
Johnny Romeo
New Radicals
10 May - 3 June, 2024
Opening Friday 10 May, 5 - Pm at Boyd-dunlop Gallery
Direct Message or Email Info@boyddunlop
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Exhibition Opening of 'New Radicals' by Johnny Romeo
Johnny Romeo
Join Us for the Opening of 'new Radicals' at Boyd-dunlop Gallery, Opening Friday 10 May, 5 - Pm
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Approaching Consequence
Approaching Consequence - Andrew Barns-graham
The Time Is Drawing Nearer to an Exciting New Exhibition Here at Muse Gallery, Featuring Hard Edged Portraits by Andrew Barns-graham and Gravity-defying Sculptural Vessels by New Ceramic Artist, Kit Rennie
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Hawke's Bay Art Guide - Showcase Exhibition
Mark your diaries and join us for the much-anticipated annual Hawke’s Bay Art Guide Showcase Exhibition & Taste of the Trail
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Napier Weavers Kings Birthday Sale
Napier Weavers
Kings Birthday Sale
Add some Wonderful Warm Wool to Your Winter Wardrobe
Garments and Accessories for Everyone, Babies to Adults
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Wharariki Exhibition by Garth Steeper
Wharariki by Garth Steeper
7 - 27 June, 2024
New paintings at Boyd-Dunlop Gallery
Garth Steeper is one of the quiet, consistent achievers in Aotearoa New Zealand painting
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To Walk In Beauty
Join us to celebrate Alexandra Tylee’s new work, To Walk In Beauty, which draws from a Navajo prayer celebrating harmony and balance
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John Tarlton Artist Talk
Join Hawke’s Bay artist and storyteller John Tarlton as he talks about his recent works now on display at Hastings Community Arts Centre
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100 Years of Unison at the Faraday Museum
Explore Unison's history through stories and items from the community, and see its growth and key milestones over the past century
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Kare - Matariki Creative Fest
Kare beckons as more than an exhibition; it is a testament to the vitality of creativity, the richness of culture, and the strength of community
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NGHS presents the Tremains Affordable Art Exhibition 2024
Join us for the Tremains Affordable Art Exhibition 2024, Napier Girls’ High School’s annual fundraiser
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KARE: Matariki Creative Exhibition
Step into the boundless realm of KARE, our annual Matariki exhibition bursting with boldness and diversity
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Whāngai Rangatira: A Hue Showcase
Step into the boundless realm of KARE, our annual Matariki exhibition bursting with boldness and diversity
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Matariki Time Travel at the Faraday Museum
This Matariki embark on a journey through time and space at the Faraday Museum, where adventure awaits at every turn!
Step into the Tardis-like mind-bending Infinity Room, feel the hair-raising thrills of our Van de Graaff Generator, witness the electrifying spectacle of the Tesla Coil, Create some artwork in the printery, and watch motors running in our engine bay
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Rita Angus: New Zealand Modernist
Rita Angus is one of New Zealand’s most important 20th-century artists
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Model Expo
Displays of models and model-making from Hawkes Bay and the central North Island, as well as board games, wargaming, and Warhammer club activities
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Model Expo
The Model Expo showcases model art from the Hawkes Bay and Central North Island in the school hall at Napier Boys' High School
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Live Day At the Faraday
Join us for a special ‘Live Day’, where history at the Faraday Museum will roar to life!
Take a walk back in time and experience historic pieces of technology in action! Our historic collection of engines will be showcased in operation, giving visitors an opportunity to see how they work and experience history for themselves!
As well as this, explore the 100 Years of Unison exhibition
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Matariki Kainga Hokia - Matariki Brings You Home
Matariki is a time to honour those who have passed since the last rising of Matariki, gathering to give thanks for what we have and looking to the promise of a new year
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Showcasing Tom Armstrong
5 July - 19 July
Muse is excited to showcase a special pop-up exhibition featuring the delightful and quirky paintings of Tom Armstrong, an artist from Ashley Clinton
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The Ceremony in the Air: Pip Davies
The Ceremony in the Air is a network of paintings by Pip Davies, strung together in a cloak-like embrace
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Rita Angus: Floor Talk with Curator Lizzie Bisley
Learn what shaped Rita Angus’ unique vision in association with the exhibition, Rita Angus: New Zealand Modernist, developed and toured by Te Papa Tongarewa
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Artist talks: Kalisolaite ‘Uhila and Rob George
Join Kalisolaite ‘Uhila and Rob George in conversation with gallery Director Sophie Davis as they reflect on Uhila’s performance and exhibition Kelekele Mo‘ui (Living Soil)
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Studio Archive Exhibition Opening by Richard Boyd-Dunlop
Now on show:
Studio Archive Exhibition by Richard Boyd-Dunlop
8 - 30 July, 2024
Gallery Celebration Friday 19th 5-7pm
Join us on Friday the 19th 5-7pm at the gallery to enjoy a selection of artworks from Richard Boyd-Dunlop's studio archive
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Wool is the Way
Otane Arts & Crafts Corner presenting another exhibition at the CHB Museum
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Te Matau-a-Māui Contemporary Art
This exhibition launches a new biennial programme of contemporary art commissions, supported by a partnership between Te Whare Toi o Heretaunga Hastings Art Gallery and the Gwen Malden Charitable Trust
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Subliminal Archipelago Exhibition by Sheyne Tuffery
Sheyne Tuffery
Subliminal Archipelago
9 - 30 August, 2024
Opening Friday 9 August, Pm
A Decade Ago, I Began Exploring Identity Through Circular Motifs and Patterns Using Computer Filters, Initially Inspired by the Deconstruction of Tapa Cloth, a Traditional Polynesian Art Form
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Neal Palmer - Transition
Join us in the opening of Neal Palmers exhibition ‘Transition’
The painting ‘Transition’ stands as the foundation of Neal Palmer’s exhibition and was created in conjunction with a series in response to his residency at Auckland Botanic Gardens, set on capturing the light filtering through a Horoeka tree
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FOTOFEST Photography Festival Hawke's Bay
FotoFest, Hastings annual photography festival, is back for 2024
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CHB Holistic Wellbeing Expo
This amazing yearly event is run by "Chb Creative souls" and is our yearly Holistic Wellbeing Expo
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