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.
Afterschool Programme - Term 3, 2026
WHAT’S ON
WHAT’S ON
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 20 June, 10:30am.
Community Sing: Samba Evening - Brazilian night
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.
Community Draw - Ancient American postcards
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 14 July, 6:30-8pm.
Art Space 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.
Afterschool Programme - Term 3, 2026
Come along to our Afterschool Programme lead by our Education team, where we form a fun environment for creative learning for tamariki (children) aged 5–13. Classes run 3:30-5pm, and cover a range of arts practices. Registrations are essential.
Community Craft - Theatre Games and Stagecraft with Remarkable Theatre
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 21 July, 6:30pm - 8pm
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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