TE ATAMIRA is a multi-purpose, community arts and cultural space in the heart of the Whakatipu region of Aotearoa | New Zealand.


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.

WHAT’S ON

WHAT’S ON

Tamariki
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October 6, 2023
October School Holiday Programme 2023

October School Holiday Programme 2023

Join us for a fun-filled, arts and craft-packed holiday programme. Led by accredited Art teacher Michelle and run in collaboration with Youthtown, our bespoke, multidisciplinary arts programme will enhance and enthuse all through a range of workshops. Age groups 5-7 and 8-12 | Monday 25 September – Friday 6 October, 9:30am - 3pm

Exhibition
Sep 20, 2023
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October 20, 2023
Mīharo Art Exhibition: Legends of our lands - our people, our places, our stories

Mīharo Art Exhibition: Legends of our lands - our people, our places, our stories

Mīharo is proud to present an exhibition that celebrates the work of early childhood tamariki through to high school rangatahi based on the theme ‘Legends of our Lands, our people, our places, our stories.’ Wednesday 20 September - Friday 20 October | MANAAKI NUI

Exhibition
Sep 21, 2023
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October 20, 2023
Queenstown Art Society: Call for Entries - Inside Outside Inbetween

Queenstown Art Society: Call for Entries - Inside Outside Inbetween

Queenstown Arts Society is calling for entries for their upcoming member's exhibition - Inside Outside Inbetween - which will be on display from 27 October - 25 November in MANAAKI NUI. Entries close Friday 20 October at 5pm.

Exhibition
Sep 29, 2023
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November 19, 2023
Abhi Chinniah: A Migrant's Path

Abhi Chinniah: A Migrant's Path

An exploration through photographic portraits of the journey taken when settling in Aotearoa from elsewhere, away from the notion of home and in search of belonging. Opening function Friday 29 September, 5.30pm | WHAKAARI | All welcome

Drop-in Sessions
Sep 30, 2023
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October 28, 2023
Senior Arts Social

Senior Arts Social

Senior Arts Social is a multi-arts programme and morning tea for seniors in our community every Saturday morning, including concerts, art workshops, dance/movement classes and artist talks. Saturdays | 10:30 - 12:30 | FREE

Workshops + Classes
Oct 1, 2023
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October 8, 2023
Hidden Identities - a Community Art Project

Hidden Identities - a Community Art Project

Hidden Identities aims to amplify the voices of marginalised communities, and shine a light on the stories that often remain hidden. Tāhuna Kollektif invites you to unleash your creativity and create unique artwork focusing on your experience of living outside the mainstream. Join us for one of our free workshops - Sundays 10 and 17 September, 1 and 8 October, 10:30am - 1:30pm | MAHI TAHI

Live Music
Oct 3, 2023
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July 4, 2024
Community Sing!

Community Sing!

Bring your voice and sing in our open-to-everyone choir. 7pm, the first Tuesday of the month. Next event: Tuesday 3 October | PUĀWAI | FREE

Workshops + Classes
Oct 6, 2023
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October 6, 2023
October School Holidays - Identity Explorations: Moving Together with Patricia Kirchoff

October School Holidays - Identity Explorations: Moving Together with Patricia Kirchoff

Join us as we explore the theme of identity in a fun and engaging way for 5-10 year olds. Led by Pilates and Dance teacher Patricia Kirchoff, this workshop will investigate the art of storytelling using movement. Friday 6 October, 11:30am - 2pm | KAPA TAHI

Festivals
Oct 7, 2023
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October 20, 2023
At the World's Edge Festival 2023

At the World's Edge Festival 2023

Book now for this year's At the World's Edge Festival - a Chamber Music Festival in the heart of the Southern Alps. With six festival programmes weaving together between free events and community performances, come along for a powerful exploration of identity, perspectives, and cultural dimensions through the lens of classical music in New Zealand. Friday 7 October - Friday 20 October | WHAKAARI

Wellbeing
Oct 10, 2023
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December 13, 2023
Make Space

Make Space

An accessible art workshop for adults who may face barriers to participating and would like to use creativity to advance their mental, emotional, and physical wellbeing. Every Tuesday and Wednesday, 10am – 1pm | MAHI TAHI

Workshops + Classes
Oct 10, 2023
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December 12, 2023
Community Draw with Muireann Carr (Tahuna Arts)

Community Draw with Muireann Carr (Tahuna Arts)

Join us with sketchbook and pencil in hand for Community Draw, every second Tuesday of the month. No experience necessary - come along and embrace the joy of different approaches to drawing. Next event: Tuesday 10 October, 6.30 - 8pm with Muireann Carr| PUĀWAI‍ | FREE

Talks + Symposia
Oct 14, 2023
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October 14, 2023
Meet the Artist: Abhi Chinniah

Meet the Artist: Abhi Chinniah

Join photographer Abhi Chinniah as she walks us through her immersive exhibition A Migrant's Path. Abhi's collection of narrative portraits featuring migrant residents of New Zealand is photographed against the backdrop of Aotearoa's landscape. Saturday 14 October, 11am | WHAKAARI | FREE

Dance
Oct 16, 2023
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December 19, 2023
Community Dance

Community Dance

Calling all dance enthusiasts and rhythmic explorers! Get ready to move your body at our free Community Dance Class, held on the third Tuesday of every month. Next event: Tuesday 17 October with Kerry Turner (Remarks Dance Crew), 7pm - 8pm | PUĀWAI | FREE

VISIT US

VISIT US

FACILITIES

OUR SPACES

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Dance studios
WITH BARRE AND MIRROR, SPRUNG FLOORs

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Performance spaces
WITH WOODEN FLOORS

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Project Space

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Workshop / Teaching space

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Curated gallery
SHOWCASING LOCAL AND NATIONAL ARTISTS

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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

NEWS

NEWS

5 May 2023
Stone Moves, an interview with Miranda Bellamy and Amanda Fauteux

Stone Moves, an interview with Miranda Bellamy and Amanda Fauteux

April 2023
Other frequencies: a response to Stone Moves

Other frequencies: a response to Stone Moves

9 March 2023
Exchange and the making of meaning: Cindy Huang

Exchange and the making of meaning: Cindy Huang

22 February 2023
Tread Carefully, Something Precious is Underfoot: Cindy Huang

Tread Carefully, Something Precious is Underfoot: Cindy Huang

18 January 2023
The Secret Poet: Shane Woolridge

The Secret Poet: Shane Woolridge

22 December 2022
Pushing the boundaries of science, art and activism: Mandy Barker

Pushing the boundaries of science, art and activism: Mandy Barker

11 September 2022
If you can cry, you can sing: Margaret O'Hanlon

If you can cry, you can sing: Margaret O'Hanlon

16 August 2022
Pressure, surface, tension: Kyla Cresswell, Emma Kitson and Kim Lowe

Pressure, surface, tension: Kyla Cresswell, Emma Kitson and Kim Lowe

22 July 2022
OPEN STUDIO: Kaiwhakairo Steve Solomon

OPEN STUDIO: Kaiwhakairo Steve Solomon

28 June 2022
Happy accidents: Jasmine Clark

Happy accidents: Jasmine Clark

9 May 2022
Ethics of respect, team work and creative thinking: Kay Turner

Ethics of respect, team work and creative thinking: Kay Turner

4 May 2022
Energy is my source: Sunny Sky

Energy is my source: Sunny Sky

2 May 2022
See emotions for the fleetingness of what they truly are: Anna Stuart

See emotions for the fleetingness of what they truly are: Anna Stuart

23 April 2022
Frameworks of care: Bailee Lobb

Frameworks of care: Bailee Lobb