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

Exhibition
Apr 15, 2023
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June 16, 2023
Stone Moves - Miranda Bellamy & Amanda Fauteux

Stone Moves - Miranda Bellamy & Amanda Fauteux

This new site-specific exhibition by artists Miranda Bellamy and Amanda Fauteux unfolds the complex geological, botanical and human histories within schist.

Drop-in Sessions
Apr 15, 2023
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June 3, 2023
Senior Arts Social

Senior Arts Social

We invite seniors in our community to Te Atamira for a multi-arts programme and morning tea every Saturday morning from 15 April, 10:30am – 12:30pm.

Wellbeing
Apr 26, 2023
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June 29, 2023
Make Space

Make Space

An accessible art workshop for adults (age 18+) who may face barriers to participating and would like to use creativity to advance their mental, emotional, and physical wellbeing. Every Wednesday and Thursday from 26 April 2023, 10am – 1pm | MAHI TAHI

Exhibition
May 1, 2023
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June 11, 2023
Jungle Gym – a collective of jewellery artists in residence

Jungle Gym – a collective of jewellery artists in residence

This exciting collective six-week contemporary jewellery artist residency and exhibition is going to be ever-evolving. Every week new artists will arrive to make in this wonderful space and more contemporary jewellery will be installed until we have a grand closing. | MANAAKI NUI

Workshops + Classes
May 10, 2023
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May 31, 2023
Beginners' Painting with Grant Whibley

Beginners' Painting with Grant Whibley

Join experienced art tutor Grant Whibley in this four week course open to all (no experience needed). Wednesdays 10 - 31 May 2023 | 6:30pm - 8:30pm | MAHI TAHI

Workshops + Classes
Jun 4, 2023
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June 4, 2023
Wax Casting - Two-part workshop

Wax Casting - Two-part workshop

A two-part workshop that explores the art of lost wax casting, an amazing jewellery process where you carve your idea into wax and then cast it in precious metal. It is an ancient practice that goes back thousands of years. | JUNGLE GYM | Part #1: JUNE 4 | 2-5pm

Live Music
Jun 6, 2023
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July 4, 2023
Te Atamira Sing!

Te Atamira Sing!

Bring your voice and SING in our open-to-everyone choir. 7pm, the first Tuesday of the month. Next event: 6 June | PUĀWAI

Workshops + Classes
Jun 6, 2023
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July 4, 2023
Introduction to Still Life Drawing (Five-week course)

Introduction to Still Life Drawing (Five-week course)

Throughout five engaging and immersive weeks, you'll be guided by experienced artist and art conservator, Kasia Hebda in the fundamentals of composition and technique. Our Still Life Drawing course is here to empower and inspire you! | Tuesdays 6 June - 4 July, 6-8pm | MAHI TAHI

Workshops + Classes
Jun 10, 2023
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June 10, 2023
Introduction to Botanical Watercolour SOLD OUT

Introduction to Botanical Watercolour SOLD OUT

Unwind after a busy week with an afternoon of community and creativity. During this Botanical Watercolour Workshop, we will be exploring watercolour in a fun and friendly environment. Immerse yourself in nature through observation while learning tips and tricks of this challenging painting technique. All levels are welcome. | 10 June | 1-4pm | WHAKAARI

Talks + Symposia
Jun 11, 2023
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June 11, 2023
Making Scents of Nature

Making Scents of Nature

Marking the closing weekend of our remarkable schist installation, Stone Moves, by Miranda Bellamy & Amanda Fauteux, we present a compelling demonstration of the hidden scents in the plants that surround us here in the Queenstown landscape. Sunday 11 June |WHAKAARI | 2pm | FREE

Matariki
Jun 12, 2023
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July 23, 2023
Matariki at Te Atamira

Matariki at Te Atamira

Mark your diaries for a month of creativity and community at Te Atamira to celebrate Matariki! Free craft, art and kai events for all.

Workshops + Classes
Jul 3, 2023
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July 13, 2023
July School Holiday Programme

July School Holiday Programme

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 enthuse all through a range of workshops. Age groups 5-7yrs and 8-12yrs | Monday 3 July - Thursday 13 July

VISIT US

VISIT US

FACILITIES

OUR SPACES

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TWO

Dance studios
WITH BARRE AND MIRROR, SPRUNG FLOORs

RUA

TWO

Performance spaces
WITH WOODEN FLOORS

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Project Space

TAHI

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Workshop / Teaching space

TAHI

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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

TAHI

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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