Events
What is contemporary art?
- Sat 20 Aug 22 Govett-Brewster Art Gallery
Have you ever looked at contemporary art and said, “Is that art?” or even felt uncomfortable entering a Contemporary Art Gallery?
Emerita Baik and Simon Gennard in conversation
- Sat 9 Jul 22 Todd Energy Learning Centre
Join artist Emerita Baik in conversation with Assistant Curator of Contemporary Art and Collections, Simon Gennard on the opening day of her new Open Window exhibition O.
Opening Day Curator and Artist Tour
- Sat 9 Jul 22 Govett-Brewster Art Gallery
Meet the curators and some of the artists from our upcoming exhibition and join them for a walk and talk through the new Collection show, Several degrees of attention: Thinking with the collection.
Surveying Us
- Govett-Brewster Art Gallery / Len Lye Centre
Connected to Chevron Hassett’s new work Surveying the Surveyor, join the artist along with arts curator and writer Hanahiva Rose, and artist Brett Graham for a kōrero around our relationship to stolen land, responding to colonial spaces and markers, and how we can question which narratives are allowed in public spaces.
Emma Barnes on ‘Out Here'
- Tue 12 Jul 22 Govett-Brewster Art Gallery / Len Lye Centre
Emma Barnes and Chris Tse spent close to three years working on ‘Out Here: an Anthology of Takatāpui and LGBTQIA+ writers from Aotearoa’. Hear from Emma about the process from its inception, through to the creation of the beautiful object we can now hold in our hands.
Waiata in the Gallery
- Wed 1 Jun 2022. 12:30—1PM
- Govett-Brewster Art Gallery
Join us for an uplifting mid-week waiata session.
InfoWaiata in the Gallery
- Wed 6 Jul 2022. 12:30—1PM
- Govett-Brewster Art Gallery
Join us for an uplifting mid-week waiata session.
InfoBaker Tilly Staples Rodway programmeYoung Visionaries: Ages 6-8. Term 2
- Wed 6 Jul 2022. 3:45—5:15PM
- Todd Energy Learning Centre
Weekly after school art classes where kids are inspired by great art. Mythical creatures and ...
InfoBaker Tilly Staples Rodway programmeYoung Visionaries: Ages 9-12. Term 2
- Thu 7 Jul 2022. 3:45—5:15PM
- Todd Energy Learning Centre
Weekly after school art classes where kids are inspired by great art. Mythical creatures and ...
InfoSeveral degrees of attentionOpening Day Curator and Artist Tour
- Sat 9 Jul 2022. 10:30AM—12PM
- Govett-Brewster Art Gallery
Meet the curators and some of the artists from our upcoming exhibition and join them ...
InfoOpen WindowEmerita Baik and Simon Gennard in conversation
- Sat 9 Jul 2022. 1:30—2:30PM
- Todd Energy Learning Centre
Join artist Emerita Baik in conversation with Assistant Curator of Contemporary Art and Collections, Simon ...
InfoFamily ArtToi Mā Te Whānau
- Sun 10 Jul 2022. 10:30AM—12:30PM
- Todd Energy Learning Centre
Drop-in, interactive art-making sessions for the whole family.
InfoWeek 1July School Holiday Art
- 10:30 AM-12:30 PM Mon-Fri During Holidays
- Todd Energy Learning Centre
Make art that surprises and inspires!
10:30AM - 12:30PM
Monday to Friday, both weeks ...
Week 1July School Holiday Art
- 10:30 AM-12:30 PM Mon-Fri During Holidays
- Todd Energy Learning Centre
Make art that surprises and inspires!
10:30AM - 12:30PM
Monday to Friday, both weeks ...
Monica Brewster EveningEmma Barnes on ‘Out Here'
- Tue 12 Jul 2022. 6—8PM
- Govett-Brewster Art Gallery / Len Lye Centre
Emma Barnes and Chris Tse spent close to three years working on ‘Out Here: an ...
InfoWeek 1July School Holiday Art
- 10:30 AM-12:30 PM Mon-Fri During Holidays
- Todd Energy Learning Centre
Make art that surprises and inspires!
10:30AM - 12:30PM
Monday to Friday, both weeks ...
Week 1July School Holiday Art
- 10:30 AM-12:30 PM Mon-Fri During Holidays
- Todd Energy Learning Centre
Make art that surprises and inspires!
10:30AM - 12:30PM
Monday to Friday, both weeks ...
Week 1July School Holiday Art
- 10:30 AM-12:30 PM Mon-Fri During Holidays
- Todd Energy Learning Centre
Make art that surprises and inspires!
10:30AM - 12:30PM
Monday to Friday, both weeks ...
Musical PerformanceSimona Smirnova: Bird Language
- Sat 16 Jul 2022. 7:30—8:55PM
- Len Lye Cinema
Simona Smirnova is a Lithuanian born jazz vocalist, composer and folk zither - kanklės player based ...
InfoFamily ArtToi Mā Te Whānau
- Sun 17 Jul 2022. 10:30AM—12:30PM
- Todd Energy Learning Centre
Drop-in, interactive art-making sessions for the whole family.
InfoWeek 2July School Holiday Art
- 10:30 AM-12:30 PM Mon-Fri During Holidays
- Todd Energy Learning Centre
Make art that surprises and inspires!
10:30AM - 12:30PM
Monday to Friday, both weeks ...
Week 2July School Holiday Art
- 10:30 AM-12:30 PM Mon-Fri During Holidays
- Todd Energy Learning Centre
Make art that surprises and inspires!
10:30AM - 12:30PM
Monday to Friday, both weeks ...
Week 2July School Holiday Art
- 10:30 AM-12:30 PM Mon-Fri During Holidays
- Todd Energy Learning Centre
Make art that surprises and inspires!
10:30AM - 12:30PM
Monday to Friday, both weeks ...
Week 2July School Holiday Art
- 10:30 AM-12:30 PM Mon-Fri During Holidays
- Todd Energy Learning Centre
Make art that surprises and inspires!
10:30AM - 12:30PM
Monday to Friday, both weeks ...
Week 2July School Holiday Art
- 10:30 AM-12:30 PM Mon-Fri During Holidays
- Todd Energy Learning Centre
Make art that surprises and inspires!
10:30AM - 12:30PM
Monday to Friday, both weeks ...
The Back of The Painting – Hidden Histories
- Sat 23 Jul 2022. 2—3PM
- Todd Energy Learning Centre
Join Sarah Hillary (Principal Conservator at the Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki) and Len ...
InfoFamily ArtToi Mā Te Whānau
- Sun 24 Jul 2022. 10:30AM—12:30PM
- Todd Energy Learning Centre
Drop-in, interactive art-making sessions for the whole family.
InfoBaker Tilly Staples Rodway programmeYoung Visionaries: Ages 6-8. Term 3
- Wednesdays 27 Jul - 28 Sep
- Todd Energy Learning Centre
Baker Tilly Staples Rodway programmeYoung Visionaries: Ages 9-12. Term 3
- Thursdays 28 Jul - 29 Sep
- Todd Energy Learning Centre
2 Day WorkshopExperimental Filmmaking Workshop Weekend
- Sat 30 + Sun 31 Jul. 10AM - 4PM
- Govett-Brewster Art Gallery
This 2 day workshop is suitable for anyone wishing to explore unconventional approaches in filmmaking ...
InfoFamily ArtToi Mā Te Whānau
- Sun 31 Jul 2022. 10:30AM—12:30PM
- Todd Energy Learning Centre
Drop-in, interactive art-making sessions for the whole family.
InfoWaiata in the Gallery
- Wed 3 Aug 2022. 12:30—1PM
- Govett-Brewster Art Gallery
Join us for an uplifting mid-week waiata session.
InfoDiscussionGovett-Brewster Seniors
- Fri 12 Aug 2022. 10—11AM
- Govett-Brewster Art Gallery
Talks for older people keen for a regular dose of art and culture.
InfoWhat is contemporary art?
- Sat 20 Aug 2022. 10:30—11:30AM
- Govett-Brewster Art Gallery
Have you ever looked at contemporary art and said, “Is that art?” or even felt ...
InfoWaiata in the Gallery
- Wed 7 Sep 2022. 12:30—1PM
- Govett-Brewster Art Gallery
Join us for an uplifting mid-week waiata session.
InfoDiscussionGovett-Brewster Seniors
- Fri 9 Sep 2022. 10—11AM
- Govett-Brewster Art Gallery
Talks for older people keen for a regular dose of art and culture.
InfoWaiata in the Gallery
- Wed 5 Oct 2022. 12:30—1PM
- Govett-Brewster Art Gallery
Join us for an uplifting mid-week waiata session.
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