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.
Paihikara: Follow the Light
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In Bathing, Bask
Bailee Lobb’s exhibition In Bathing, Bask is an installation of large, brightly coloured inflatable sculptures, transforming the gallery into an immersive and playful environment.
OPEN STUDIO: Jasmine Clark
Arrowtown-based weaver Jasmine Clark will be working in our project space, MANAAKI NUI, Mondays – Fridays between 23 June and 10 July, 11am – 3pm.
Wire weaving with Jasmine Clark
Using recycled copper wire you will learn techniques to create and weave beautiful feathers and baskets. Sunday 26 June, 10am-4pm | MANAAKI NUI ***SOLD OUT***
Rattan weaving with Jasmine Clark
Working with rattan vine and other found and recycled materials you will learn the art of random weaving, creating one-of-a-kind baskets and wall sculptures. Sunday 3 July, 10am - 4pm | MAHI TAHI
Te Atamira Sing!
From Tuesday 5 July, 7pm, bring your voice and SING in our open-to-everyone choir.
Weekly Pottery Workshops
Try out or improve your pottery skills! Every Tuesday from 5 July, 10am-12pm | TE PĀ MATAPAIA
Flax weaving - Waikawa basket with Jasmine Clark
Spend a day learning to weave NZ flax/harakeke and create your own beautiful Waikawa storage basket. This technique uses whole flax leaves to create a large strong practical basket. Saturday 9 July, 10am-4pm | MAHI TAHI ***ONLY TWO PLACES STILL AVAILABLE***
Rachel Shearer, Te Oro o te Ao
Eight-channel sound installation by Auckland-based artist and musician Rachel Shearer (Pākehā, Rongowhakaata, Te Aitanga a Māhaki). 12-31 July | WHAKAARI. Artist's talk: Tuesday 12 July, 10.30am.
OPEN STUDIO: Steve Solomon
Find out more about the work of whakairo/master carver Steve Solomon who will be working in MANAAKI NUI Tuesdays – Saturdays 10am – 4pm, 14-31 July.
Kyla Cresswell, Emma Kitson, Kim Lowe: Ko Murihiku Tōku Whaea, Southern Mother
An exhibition with works by printmakers Kyla Cresswell, Emma Kitson and Kim Lowe, exploring the artists’ connections to Southland and celebrating Murihiku, the great Southern Mother. 6 August - 14 September | WHAKAARI. Artists' floor talk: Saturday 6 August, 11am.
Ink workshop with Kim Lowe
Ōtautahi-based artist Kim Lowe is hosting an exploratory workshop in Chinese ink and brush techniques. Sunday 7 August, 11am - 1pm | MAHI TAHI
Te Atamira
Ground Floor, Dart House
Remarkables Park Town Centre
12 Hawthorn Drive
Frankton, Queenstown
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