Taking the party to the street.
The Cell, Brook Andrew, 2010.
Photo Andy Jackson.

Karakia and Waiata opens the celebrations for the evening, with help from the NPDC Waiata group.
Photo Andy Jackson.

Gallery Co-Directors Aileen Burns and Johan Lundh open birthday celebrations with a reflection on 50 years of The Govett-Brewster.
Photo Andy Jackson.

Mayor Neil Holdem opened birthday celebrations and revealed Reuben Paterson's artwork.
Photo Andy Jackson.

The Govett-Brewster Art Gallery's 50th Birthday Party.
Bringing the party to the street.
Photo Andy Jackson.

Time Travel Salon in full swing as part of our family friendly activities.
Special thanks to Ruby Blu Salon for helping out on the day.
Photo Andy Jackson.

Time Travel Salon in full swing as part of our family friendly activities.
Special thanks to Ruby Blu Salon for helping out on the day.
Photo Andy Jackson.

Hula hooping and ribbon dancing during Len Lye's new kinetic sculpture Sky Snakes performs.
Photo Andy Jackson.

Hula hooping and ribbon dancing while Len Lye's new kinetic sculpture Sky Snakes performs.
Photo Andy Jackson.

Hula hooping and ribbon dancing while Len Lye's new kinetic sculpture Sky Snakes performs.
Photo Andy Jackson.

Hula hooping while Len Lye's new kinetic sculpture Sky Snakes performs.
Photo Andy Jackson.

Families of all ages enjoy Brook Andrew's The Cell, 2010.
Photo Andy Jackson.

Families of all ages enjoy Brook Andrew's The Cell, 2010.
Photo Andy Jackson.

Families of all ages enjoy Brook Andrew's The Cell, 2010.
Photo Andy Jackson.

Families of all ages enjoy Brook Andrew's The Cell, 2010.
Photo Andy Jackson.

Impossible Hopscotch bringing the party to the street.
Photo Andy Jackson.

Hannah Collinson of Zeal Taranaki, kicks off the musical performances for the day.

Tenaya Richardson of Zeal Taranaki, kicks off the musical performances for the day.

Time Travel Salon in full swing as part of our family friendly activities.
Photo Andy Jackson.

Time Travel Salon in full swing as part of our family friendly activities.
Photo Andy Jackson.

Charlotte Johansen performs as part of the entertainment line up for the evening.
Photo Andy Jackson.

Charlotte Johansen performs as part of the entertainment line up for the evening.
Photo Andy Jackson.

Impossible Hopscotch bringing the party to the street.
Photo Andy Jackson.

Impossible Hopscotch bringing the party to the street.
Photo Andy Jackson.

The Grilled Cheese, one of our awesome food vendors. A percentage of all food and beverage sales on the day, went towards supporting the arts and The Taranaki Retreat.
Photo Andy Jackson.

The Grilled Cheese, one of our awesome food vendors. A percentage of all food and beverage sales on the day, went towards supporting the arts and The Taranaki Retreat.
Photo Andy Jackson.

The Grilled Cheese, one of our awesome food vendors. A percentage of all food and beverage sales on the day, went towards supporting the arts and The Taranaki Retreat.
Photo Andy Jackson.

Shining Peak Brewing, one of our awesome beverage vendors. Serving Mrs Brewster, a limited edition beer on tap all day.
A percentage of all food and beverage sales on the day, went towards supporting the arts and The Taranaki Retreat.
Photo Andy Jackson.

Juno Gin, one of our awesome beverage vendors. Serving Monica's Gin, a limited edition gin, with Fever Tree Tonic.
A percentage of all food and beverage sales on the day, went towards supporting the arts and The Taranaki Retreat.
Photo Andy Jackson.

Infused Kitchen, one of our awesome food vendors.
A percentage of all food and beverage sales on the day, went towards supporting the arts and The Taranaki Retreat.
Photo Andy Jackson.

Shining Peak Brewing, one of our awesome beverage vendors. Serving Mrs Brewster, a limited edition beer on tap all day.
A percentage of all food and beverage sales on the day, went towards supporting the arts and The Taranaki Retreat.
Photo Andy Jackson.

Gamma Rays, one of our awesome food vendors.
A percentage of all food and beverage sales on the day, went towards supporting the arts and The Taranaki Retreat.
Photo Andy Jackson.

Kats Gelato, one of our awesome food vendors.
A percentage of all food and beverage sales on the day, went towards supporting the arts and The Taranaki Retreat.
Photo Andy Jackson.

The Govett-Brewster Art Gallery's 50th Birthday Party.
Bringing the party to the street.
Photo Andy Jackson.

The Govett-Brewster Art Gallery's 50th Birthday Party.
Bringing the party to the street.
Photo Andy Jackson.

The Govett-Brewster Art Gallery's 50th Birthday Party.
Bringing the party to the street.
Photo Andy Jackson.

Serious Happiness - Wellington.
Bringing the party to the street.
Photo Andy Jackson.

Sam from Serious Happiness performing.
Bringing the party to the street.
Photo Andy Jackson.

The Govett-Brewster Art Gallery's 50th Birthday Party.
Bringing the party to the street.
Photo Andy Jackson.

Reuben Paterson's surprise artwork showers the crowd with confetti.
Bringing the party to the street.
Photo Andy Jackson.

Reuben Paterson's surprise artwork showers the crowd with confetti.
Bringing the party to the street.
Photo Andy Jackson.

Reuben Paterson's surprise artwork showers the crowd with confetti.
Bringing the party to the street.
Photo Andy Jackson.

Reuben Paterson, after his artwork reveal.
Bringing the party to the street.
Photo Andy Jackson.

Cupcakes handed out in celebration of 50 years.
Bringing the party to the street.
Photo Andy Jackson.

Reuben Paterson's surprise artwork showers the crowd with confetti.
Bringing the party to the street.
Photo Andy Jackson.

Nikki Goodin's beautiful blooms to brighten up the day.
Photo Andy Jackson.

The Govett-Brewster Art Gallery's 50th Birthday Party.
Bringing the party to the street.
Photo Andy Jackson.

Hans Pucket - Wellington.
Bringing the party to the street.
Photo Andy Jackson.

Hans Pucket - Wellington.
Bringing the party to the street.
Photo Andy Jackson.

Revisit 50 Years, rethink 50 more.
Photo Andy Jackson.

Dictaphone Blues - Auckland, closing the entertainment for the evening.
Photo Andy Jackson.

Dictaphone Blues - Auckland, closing the entertainment for the evening.
Photo Andy Jackson.