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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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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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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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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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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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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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The Expression Project Competition
Can you express yourself in 20 words or less?
Join ‘The Expression Project’ for the chance to have your words displayed as window art in Hastings City and to WIN $250*
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'Plein Air Painters' Group Exhibition
'Plein Air Painters' | 6-30 September, 2024
Join us for the opening on Friday, 6th September, from 5-7pm, at Boyd-Dunlop Contemporary (upstairs)
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Pristine Seas: Bringing the Ocean Back
The National Aquarium of New Zealand is proud to present the National Geographic, ‘Pristine Seas: Bring the Ocean Back’ exhibition!
Get ready for an unforgettable journey as you explore breathtaking ocean photography and discover the incredible stories behind 44 global expeditions
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Remember Industry: Tracy Keith
Through making ceramics, Tracy Keith (Ngāpuhi) explores a vast realm of connections between people and te taiao (the natural world)
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Uku Clay Ceramic Awards 2024
UKU Clay Hawke’s Bay is a biennial exhibition which is proud to host the National Ceramics Awards
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Māori Language Week: Lunchtime Tours
Come on down to MTG Hawke’s Bay during Māori Language Week and take part in our FREE 30 minute lunchtime tours
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A Seat At My Table
The expression "a seat at my table" embodies the essence of connection and shared experience, inviting voices and perspectives to come together
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Toi Koru – Sandy Adsett
Toi Koru presents the first major survey exhibition of paintings by the Māori master of colour and kōwhaiwhai, Dr Sandy Adsett
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Infinity and Beyond - The Faraday
At the Faraday you will discover a museum that's bigger on the inside, brimming with old-school technology and endless fun! Unlock your inner explorer as you step into our Tardis-inspired Infinity Room, then explore two floors filled with classic tech, retro gadgets, and arcade classics
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Cloudy Diary Exhibition by Jae Hoon Lee
Cloudy Diary by Jae Hoon Lee
4 - 30 October, 2024
Opening Friday 4th October 5-7pm at Boyd-Dunlop Contemporary
A self-proclaimed cultural wanderer, Korean-born photographer Jae Hoon Lee grew up in Seoul, emigrated to the USA in 1993 to study at the San Francisco Art Institute, and then in 1998 to Auckland, New Zealand, where he graduated MFA (2001) and DocFA (2012) from the University of Auckland’s Elam School of Fine Arts
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'The White Stuff' Exhibition by Weston Frizzell
The White Stuff by Weston Frizzell | 5 - 26 October, 2024
Opening on Nuit Blanche, Saturday the 5th of October 5 - 10pm
In 2024 Weston Frizzell marks 25 years of the most sensational, inspirational, celebrational, muppetational collaboration
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Central Hawke's Bay Homestead Trail
Experience the grandeur and history of Central Hawke's Bay's beautiful historic homesteads
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Recreate Play
Free! Hands-on creative fun day for the whole whānau - rock art, watercolour, block printing, acrylic painting, waste-to-art and more
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'40 Vintages: Hawke's Bay Wine Chronicles' - Richard Brimer
Te Awanga local and celebrated photographer Richard Brimer, presents '40 Vintages: Hawkes Bay Wine Chronicles' this October, at Hastings Community Arts Centre
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Keirunga Artists Spring Exhibition 2024
Art Exhibition of work from Keirunga Artists group in Havelock North
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Sacred Spaces... Eternal Places.
"Painting is a deep dive into the divine fountain
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Te Tuhi exhibition Opening - Paerangi: Waipawa
Join us at Central Hawke's Bay Museum from 6pm to celebrate the opening of 'Paerangi: Waipawa', an exhibition by seven toi Māori artists - Heidi Brickell, Zena Elliott, Tracy Keith, Neke Moa, Maraea Timutimu, Nephi Tupaea and John Turi-Tiakitai - presented by Te Tuhi
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Exhibition@61 - Opening Night
Join us @61 Bridge St for Opening Night at an exciting art exhibition showcasing a diverse range of artistic mediums
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Offering: Cindy Huang
Offering reflects Cindy Huang’s research into the Tauiwi Chinese New Zealand community in Te Matau-a-Māui, both past and present, with a focus on the region's market gardens, gardeners, and grocers
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Paerangi: Waipawa - Art Exhibition
Seven toi Māori artists will exhibit work over the weekend of 19-20 October 2024 in a variety of spaces in the small regional town of Waipawa, Central Hawke's Bay
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Art Bus From Napier Via Hastings to Waipawa
Make the most of the incredible contemporary art offering across Te Matau-a-Māui on October 19 by catching this free bus from Napier (outside the MTG) to Heretaunga Hastings to hear from Cindy Huang and see her new exhibition, 'Offering', at Te Whare Toi o Heretaunga
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Opening Talk and Kai: Cindy Huang
Join us to celebrate the opening of 'Offering', a new installation by Cindy Huang
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Common Ground – In the Studio With Josh Lancaster
Take a Trip Up the Road, down the Line and Just over the Hill’ to Muse Gallery in Havelock North to Immerse Yourself in Their Latest Exhibition, Common Ground – in the Studio with Josh Lancaster’
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Colours Exhibition; A three man show at Boyd-Dunlop Gallery
Colours
A Three Man Show
New Works
Rakai Karaitiana, Darryl Thomson, Daniel Tippett
Boyd-Dunlop Contemporary Upstairs
8 Nov - 2 Dec 2024 - Opening Friday 8 November 5-7pm
Boyd-Dunlop Gallery
4 Hastings Street, Napier South, Napier
Monday – Saturday 10am – 5pm
Sunday 10 am- 3pm
Call: 06-8359681 | 021 201 0079
Email: info@boyddunlop
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Artist Kōrero - Tracy Keith
Join us to hear artist Tracy Keith talk about his solo exhibition Remember Industry
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Pukeora - Open Air Cure for Tuberculosis
From the late nineteenth century, tuberculosis was a major cause of death for New Zealanders
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Kiwi Art Trail - Napier
The Kiwi Art Trail is coming to Napier!
Twenty stunning kiwi sculptures, each uniquely designed by talented New Zealand artists, will line Marine Parade and Ahuriri
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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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In Good Relation: Maioha Kara
E ngākaunui ana a Maioha Kara (Ngāti Korokī Kahukura, Ngāti Tipa, Te Ātihaunui-a-Pāpārangi, Tūhourangi, Te Whānau a Hinetapora, Kuki Airani) ki ngā hononga ki waenga i ngā mea katoa
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He Pānui: Te Ara Hihiko
He Mihi
Haere mai ki te hui
Whakairo te kupu ō whakaaro
Ngā hua o Papatūānuku
Mai rā anō te tangata i waihanga
Anamata e
Come let us gather
Carve your thoughts in words set free
Of the enduring progeny of Mother Earth
From times past the creative ones
And into the future
Operating at the intersections of art, design, architecture and craft, Te Ara Hihiko “the creative pathway” is the work of Jacob Scott (Ngāti Raukawa, Te Arawa, Ngāti Kahungunu, Te Āti Awa) and Jason Kendrick
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Toi Exhibition
Come along and celebrate our toi tauira in their end of year exhibition
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Artist Kōrero: Maioha Kara: CANCELLED
Join artist Maioha Kara in a kōrero with Pātaka Art + Museum Lead Curator Ioana Gordon-Smith about 'In Good Relation'
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Show Me: Design
Join us for the EIT Ideaschool end of year creative showcase featuring the best of 2D and 3D design works
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The Christmas Bazaar 2024
Once again 106 Russell Street South Hastings is a popular location, with The Christmas Art and Craft Bazaar at the Hastings Community Art Centre well underway! Held annually, The Christmas Bazaar offers hundreds of hand-crafted items for sale from local Hawke’s Bay artisans
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100 Years of the Fullagar Engine
Join us and celebrate the 100-year legacy of the humble Fullagar Engine at Napier Faraday Museum, Faraday Street
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Science of Colours Exhibition at the Faraday Museum
Step into a world where science meets art and colour comes alive! We invite you to explore the vibrant spectrum of colour in our exciting new exhibition, Science of Colour
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Bridge Pa Sculpture Trail
Set amidst the serene landscape of Paritua winery and timed to co-incide with F
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