Exhibition Aug 29, 2026 - Nov 9, 2026 The Adam Portraiture Awards 2026 Free VENUE: Whakaari The Adam Portraiture Award is Aotearoa New Zealand's premier award for painted portraiture. Presented biennially by the New Zealand Portrait Gallery Te Pūkenga Whakaata, the award has become one of the country's most significant and anticipated art prizes.
Tamariki (kids) Sep 28, 2026 - Oct 9, 2026 September – October Holiday Programme 2026 32 (Half day) $64 (Full day) VENUE: Mahi Tahi Our September-October Arts Holiday Programme is back with two weeks of hands-on creative adventures for tamariki aged 5–7 and 8–13. With classes running from Monday 28 September - Friday 9 October from 9am - Extended hours available.
Drop-in Sessions Oct 3, 2026 Saturday Arts Social Free VENUE: Puāwai 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 3 October, 10:30am.
Rangatahi (Teens) Oct 12, 2026 Art Space for Teens 22 Per week VENUE: Mahi Tahi Looking for somewhere to get creative after school? Art Space for Teens is a relaxed, supportive visual arts space for young people aged 14–18 to experiment, develop ideas and create on their own terms. Mondays during Term 4, from 3:30pm. Stay any time you like up until 5:30pm. Registrations are essential. Book individual classes, or the full term.
Tamariki (kids) Oct 13, 2026 - Oct 15, 2026 Afterschool Programme – Term 4, 2026 20 taster, $180 full term VENUE: Mahi Tahi Looking for something creative for your tamariki after school? Our Afterschool Programme is a fun, hands-on space for tamariki aged 5–13 to get creative, try new things and build their skills alongside our talented Education Team. From 3:30 - 5pm, registration is essential.
Drop-in Sessions Sep 21, 2026 Wriggle and Rhyme Free VENUE: Kapa Tahi Wriggle and Rhyme is a free weekly music and movement programme for ages 0 – 2, facilitated by Sunny Sky from EpicKids. Taking place on Mondays, there are two sessions available: 10am – 10:45am for Toddlers (Under-2s) and 11:00am – 11:45am for Babies.
