JANUARY 2020
Events are listed in chronological order. Scroll down to see what arts events are happening in Whakatāne in January 2020.
Pā Harakeke, Flat Pack Whakapapa and Puna exhibitions
Saturday 7 December 2019 - Wednesday 29 January 2020
Te Koputu Exhibition Centre, Whakatane
Free
Three new exhibitions showcasing contemporary visual art with a focus on celebrating and inspiring the creativity of local rangatahi.
Pā Harakeke Exhibition - Whakatāne Community Board Gallery
Showcasing new work by Theresa Hutchinson, Lee Peterson, and Patricia Waara, raranga (Māori weaving) students at Te Wānanga o Aotearoa.
Flat-Pack Whakapapa Exhibition - Sheaff Family Gallery
An exhibition by Maureen Lander that explores the connections between raranga (Māori weaving) and whakapapa. Developed and toured by The Dowse [www.dowse.org.nz]
PUNA Exhibition - Brookfields Lawyers Gallery
Inspiring work by emerging Māori artists Kauri Wharewera, Maioha Kara, Māia Abraham, Maia Wharewera-Ballard, Jess Thompson-Carr, and Kahu Kutia.
Te Koputu Exhibition Centre, Whakatane
Free
Three new exhibitions showcasing contemporary visual art with a focus on celebrating and inspiring the creativity of local rangatahi.
Pā Harakeke Exhibition - Whakatāne Community Board Gallery
Showcasing new work by Theresa Hutchinson, Lee Peterson, and Patricia Waara, raranga (Māori weaving) students at Te Wānanga o Aotearoa.
Flat-Pack Whakapapa Exhibition - Sheaff Family Gallery
An exhibition by Maureen Lander that explores the connections between raranga (Māori weaving) and whakapapa. Developed and toured by The Dowse [www.dowse.org.nz]
PUNA Exhibition - Brookfields Lawyers Gallery
Inspiring work by emerging Māori artists Kauri Wharewera, Maioha Kara, Māia Abraham, Maia Wharewera-Ballard, Jess Thompson-Carr, and Kahu Kutia.
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Sculpture Symposium
Thursday 16 – Monday 27 January
Whakatane Rose Gardens
Free
Artists creating with stone and wood plus weavers and potters displays. Live entertainment on 25th & 26th.
Whakatane Rose Gardens
Free
Artists creating with stone and wood plus weavers and potters displays. Live entertainment on 25th & 26th.
Art in the Park
Wednesday 22 January
Sullivan Lake
Family Friendly fun organised by Sullivan Lake Care Group
Sullivan Lake
Family Friendly fun organised by Sullivan Lake Care Group
Childrens Mask Making workshop
Wednesday 22 and Thursday 23 January
10am – 3.30pm
Whakatane Rose Gardens
For children 8-10 years lead by Jo Chester.
Bookings on secretary.artswhakatane@gmail.com
10am – 3.30pm
Whakatane Rose Gardens
For children 8-10 years lead by Jo Chester.
Bookings on secretary.artswhakatane@gmail.com
Music in the Esplanade Courtyard
Saturday 25 January
10am
Esplanade Courtyard
10am
Esplanade Courtyard
Arthouse Market
Saturday 25 Jan
9am-noon
Outside Te Koputu a te Whanga a Toi
Ceramics, woodcraft, and more made by members of Whakatane Society of Arts and Crafts.
9am-noon
Outside Te Koputu a te Whanga a Toi
Ceramics, woodcraft, and more made by members of Whakatane Society of Arts and Crafts.
Childrens Art Workshops
Sunday 26 January
10am – 12pm
Whakatane Rose Gardens.
Carving Foam blocks for children 10+ and Air Dried Bird sculptures for children 6+ lead by Marie Dixon.
Bookings on secretary.artswhakatane@gmail.com
10am – 12pm
Whakatane Rose Gardens.
Carving Foam blocks for children 10+ and Air Dried Bird sculptures for children 6+ lead by Marie Dixon.
Bookings on secretary.artswhakatane@gmail.com
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