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Ki Uta, Ki Tai - Atareta Rerekohu Black
Ki Uta, Ki Tai
Atareta Rerekohu Black
Ngāti Kahungunu ki Te Wairoa, Ngāti Ruapani, Ngai Tūhoe,
Tā Imi Moriori
Atareta Rerekohu Black came to Te Matau a Maui to complete research for Ki Uta, Ki Tai

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Breaking the Frame: New lines of enquiry by Leanne Morrison
Hard-edged paintings with startling precision and dramatic shapes, is how Hawke’s Bay artist Leanne Morrison’s artworks have been described

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Waiora: Hemi Macgregor
Hemi Macgregor’s exhibition Waiora presents a body of work which acknowledges stories of environment and the ways our lives are set within it

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To be at home: Salome Tanuvasa
18 Pēpuere – 7 Mei 2023
He puninga toi aro-paenga hōu a ‘Here Taunga’, nā te ringatoi, nā Salome Tanuvasa, he kohinga kara i hāngaia ki te papanga hou, ki te papanga hangarua anō hoki

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Ghosts of the Past: Jeremy Bright
18 o Pēpuere – 7 o Mei 2023
I te 2009, i te hāereere te kaiwhakaahua o Taupō, a Jeremy Bright, i Te Wairarapa, kātahi ia ka hipa i te Hōhipera o mua o Waipukurau - he whare kua whakarērea i te huarahi o Pōrangahau

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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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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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Making a Mark; the work of Fane Flaws
Making a Mark: The Work of Fane Flaws celebrates Fane’s unerring commitment to creativity that lifts us out of the humdrum and recognises that whatever he was making, be it television commercials, books for kids, music videos or songs, Fane’s work radiated a spirit that was much bigger than any of it

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Keirunga Artists Autumn Exhibition 2023
A selected Art Exhibiton of work from Keirunga Artists group in Havelock North

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The Last 18 - Different Strokes for Different Folks
We welcome the return of Alice Symes with her latest collection of 18 finger-painted ceramic bowls

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Twitch | Short Film Premiere and Art Exhibition
'Twitch' is an independent short film produced in Hawke's Bay by local filmmakers and artists

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Chromacade; Janna van Hasselt
In Chromacade, rainbow coloured strokes seem to vibrate on a field of luminous green

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NCEA Top Art Exhibition 2023
22 April - 5 May 2023
NCEA Top Art is an annual touring exhibition featuring a selection of the NCEA Level 3 portfolios which achieved Excellence in Visual Art in the previous year

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No Straight Lines: Evan Woodruffe
Evan Woodruffe creates lively painterly environments

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Finding Refuge in Fashion: Minh Ta
Born, raised and educated in Saigon, Việt Nam, Minh Ta, her husband Au, and daughter Lily fled their homeland in early 1977, shortly after the Communist takeover

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The Farmer and the Dog - Crossing the Field of Painting
Join Evan Woodruffe as he discusses the ambiguous environments in his exhibition No Straight Lines

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Art Hawkes Bay 'Artfully Yours' Exhibition
Art Hawkes Bay 15th Annual Exhibition- The event presents the work from artists and groups across Hawke's Bay in a single exhibition and competition during which all entries are for sale

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Taku Huia Kaimanawa; Fiona Pardington
Taku Huia Kaimanawa
Fiona Pardington
(Ngāi Tahu, Kati Mamoe and Ngāti Kahungunu, Clan Cameron of Erracht)
Ko te tangi a te manu
Hui, hui, hui hui mai
Huia i runga
Huia i raro
Huia i roto
Huia i waho
Huia te muka tangata mai Hawaiki
The sacred huia bird is a powerful reminder of the concept of mana or rangitira

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Catherine Cattanach - A State Of Flux
Catherine Cattanach is an award winning Wellington-based portrait and fine art photographer, wife, mother, and coffee aficionada

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Creative Fibre Hawke's Bay - Sale of Work
The Creative Fibre Hawke's Bay exhibition and sale is a fantastic opportunity to appreciate the work of these skilled artisans, and with perfect timing to find that something snuggly for winter

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These Wilds Beyond Our Fences - Nick Wilkey
A series of work by artist Nick Wilkey contemplating our collective search for identity and home, navigating the forces, entanglements and polarities of a world defined by presence and absence

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The Naked Eye - Mickey Espino
Mickey Espino is an emerging contemporary artist based in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand

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Ghosts of the Past: Jeremy Bright
In 2009, Taupo-based professional photographer Jeremy Bright was travelling on assignment through to the Wairarapa when, by chance, he drove past the old Waipukurau Hospital - a group of disused buildings on Porangahau Road

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International Museum Day Celebration
Celebrate International Museum Day with the official launch of the photographic exhibition 'Ghosts of the Past' by Jeremy Bright along with the launch of free entry into the museum for a year thanks to The Gwen Malden Charitable Trust

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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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Design Kahungunu: Iwi Toi Kahungunu
27 May – 20 Aug 2023
An exploration into creating designs based on traditional kōwhaiwhai and heke patterns which are intentionally linked to whakapapa

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Sea Moods by Sue Robertson
Creative Arts Napier are pleased to introduce Sue Robertson with her exhibition ‘Sea Moods’ coming to our foyer gallery this June

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Tin Town Exhibition
Tin Town was the community hub and ‘shopping centre’ created by the community in the immediate aftermath of the 1931 Napier earthquake

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Hawke's Bay Art Guide Showcase Exhibition
See the Hawke’s Bay Art Guide come to life!
Join us to celebrate the work of our Art Guide creatives in this year’s incredible showcase, which doubles as a celebration as we launch our 2023 Hawke’s Bay Art Guide

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King’s Birthday High Tea & Grand Tour
King’s Birthday High Tea & Grand Tour
Celebrate the very first King’s Birthday celebration at Greenhill Lodge on Monday 5th June 2023 with a traditional high tea and grand tour

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'Rubber Soul' Exhibition by Jim Mitchell from Mambo
Boyd-Dunlop Gallery proudly presents “Rubber Soul”, a retrospective exhibition of Mambo sketches, prints and posters from the hyperactive imagination of New Zealand born artist Jim Mitchell

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Ngāhere - An Exhibition By Professional Weavers Network
An Exhibition that will immerse you in the beauty and majesty of the New Zealand bush
A tactile exhibition blends imagination, skill and creative flair, ‘Ngahere – The Bush of Aotearoa’ brings together some of New Zealand’s most talented weavers

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Wool On Wheels Pop Up Havelock North
Wool on Wheels is back on the road! Representing over 40 brands that include indie dyers, pattern designers and accessory makers - all the variety of a major yarn market in one room! If you are a lover of fine yarn then you don't want to miss this amazing showcase of local brands
