Te Atamira offers a wide-ranging programme of exhibitions, workshops, classes, performances, events and talks designed for everyone to be creative, every day.
We have 22 purpose-built spaces, including an art gallery, dance studios, performance spaces, a recording studio, music teaching and rehearsal rooms, a pottery studio, art workshop and a community project space.
Te Atamira, which means platform or stage in te reo Māori, strives to be a place for all to practice, produce, experience, participate in and be inspired by the arts.
BAILEE LOBB'S
In Bathing, Bask
considers how spaces can act as a supportive environment for stimming, sensory processing and soothing the nervous system.
Art Spaces for Teens - Term 3, 2026
WHAT’S ON
WHAT’S ON
Community Draw - Break, Build, Reflect
Join us with sketchbook and pencil in hand for Community Draw, on the second Tuesday of every month. No experience necessary - come along and embrace the joy of different approaches to drawing. Next event: Tuesday 9 June, 6:30-8pm.
Saturday Arts Social
Saturday Arts Social is a multi-arts programme and morning tea designed for our 60+ community. We gather every Saturday morning for a broad programme of events including concerts, art workshops, dance/movement classes and artist talks. Next event: Saturday 30 May, 10:30am.
Drawing Space, Embodied Drawing Workshop
Being a body in space is a complicated, non linear experience. Artist Chora Carleton invites you to join her for an experimental drawing workshop embodied in response to the ‘Infinite Possibilities’ exhibition. Taking place in the Whakaari gallery space at 2pm, this workshop runs for 90minutes, and spaces are limited.
Creativity Meditation with Lisa Benson
The only constant in the universe is change. This guided session explores the stillness in movement, and the movement in stillness. Taking place in the Whakaari gallery space at 11am, this workshop runs for 90minutes. Free to attend, spaces are limited so bookings are required.
Community Craft - Yarn and Yarn
Join us on the third Tuesday of each month for Community Craft - a free, drop-in night to explore creative forms like writing, sewing, and dance. All levels and ages welcome. Come along and hone a craft! Next event: Tuesday 16 June, 6:30pm - 8pm
Community Sing
Community Sing is an open, drop-in choir for everyone in the community. It's free and open to all! No registration required. May's session will take place on Tuesday 7 July, 7pm-8pm.
Matariki Whetū weaving workshop
Join Rangiputa Wallace for a hands-on Matariki weaving workshop where participants will create woven stars inspired by the Matariki cluster. This workshop runs 6pm-8pm, and is free to attend with a koha donation. Spaces are limited so bookings are necessary to avoid disappointment.
Art Spaces for Teens - Term 3, 2026
Art Space for Teens is a relaxed, supportive visual arts space for teens aged 14-18 to experiment, create, and follow their own ideas. No pressure, grades, or expectation of prior experience. Mondays during Term 3, from 3:30pm. Registrations are essential. Book individual classes, or the full term.
Te Atamira
Ground Floor, Dart House
Remarkables Park Town Centre
12 Hawthorn Drive
Frankton, Queenstown
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OUR SPACES
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Dance studios
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Performance spaces
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Project Space
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Workshop / Teaching space
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Curated gallery
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Itinerant music rooms
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Visual arts studios
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Recording studio
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Flexible / Youth space
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