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Festivals
Oct 31, 2024
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November 3, 2024
Queenstown Writers Festival 2024
The Queenstown Writers Festival is an unmissable event each November for anyone who loves books, words and insightful conversation. More than 25 nationally acclaimed writers are taking part in events including author conversations, workshops, a book launch, theatre and panel discussions. 31 October - 3 November
Drop-in Sessions
2024
Oct 29
Te Atamira Volunteer Info Night
Are you passionate about the arts and looking for a way to give back to your community? Join Te Atamira’s vibrant team of volunteers! Learn about our Ambassador Programme and discover three exciting ways you can get involved. Tuesday 29 October, 6pm - 8pm
Exhibition
2024
Sep 25
Mīharo: 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.’ Open daily until 24 October.
2024
Oct 19
Remarkables Park Wellbeing Expo
Join us for a fun-filled day at Remarks Park! Enjoy local expert talks on resilience, 5 ways to wellbeing, navigating the overwhelming world of supplements and more. Try mini taster classes like Hot Yoga and Mindfulness Art, or dive into full-length sessions of Pilates, Barre, and SOMA Breath-work. Saturday 19 October, 9am - 4pm
Live Music
2024
Oct 11
At the World's Edge Festival - Refraction
A playful exploration of Eastern and Western folk influences. Set at Te Atamira, the creative confluence of the Queenstown community, we explore the composer and their musical creation as a prism, a conduit for us to connect with both ourselves and the richly cultured world around us. Friday 11 October, 7:30pm
2024
Oct 11
AWE+ Folk Songs | Deborah Wai Kapohe
An AWE+ Free Performance curated by soprano Deborah Wai Kapohe. The folk songs in this bespoke programme celebrate centuries of European folk tradition with a touch of Aotearoa, all brought together with Deborah’s many strummed instruments. Friday 11 October, 5:30pm
Workshops + Classes
2024
Sep 30
October Holiday Programme 2024
Led by accredited Art teacher Michelle, our bespoke, multidisciplinary arts programme is designed to spark creativity through a range of workshops. Monday 30 September – Friday 11 October, 9:30am - 3pm (Extended times available) | Age groups 5-7 and 8-12
Exhibition
2024
Aug 3
Queenstown Arts Society’s Laneway Showcase: Shadows on the Hill
An exhibition by local artist Karen Scott including artwork from her daughters Rosa and Sophie, based on observations of the visual changes wrought through different light and weather conditions on the iconic Queenstown landmark the Remarkables and its environs. Open daily until 4 October
Tamariki
2024
Aug 19
Afterschool Programme - Term 3
Come along to our Afterschool Programme where we form a fun environment for creative learning for tamariki. Mondays - Drama and Theatre Sports | Tuesdays - Textile Threads | Wednesdays - Creative Clay | Thursdays - Mixed Media, Term 3 | From 3:30pm | Ages 5 - 12
Live Music
2024
Sep 13
Voices Unleashed
Voices Unleashed is an immersive experience in choral music, combining five choirs from our illustrious community of voices, of varying sizes and style. Join us again this year for an unforgettable experience. Community Sing to follow the performance. Friday 13 September, 7:30pm
Workshops + Classes
2024
Aug 13
Ceramics NZ presents Kwak Kyungtae
International pottery master, Kwak Kyungtae demonstrates ancient Korean wheelthrowing in the morning, and the traditional Korean method of handbuilding Onggi pots in the afternoon. Tuesday 13 August, 9:30am - 12:30pm and 2pm - 5pm | TE PĀ MATAPAIA | $100
Exhibition
2024
Jun 27
Queenstown Arts Society: Winter Tale
As the frost blankets the ground and winter’s breath whispers in the air Queenstown Arts Society presents Winter Tale, an enchanting art exhibition celebrating visual stories and diverse narratives of local and regional artists. Open daily until 2 August | MANAAKI NUI | Free
Drop-in Sessions
2024
Jul 25
Te Atamira Volunteer Programme Launch - Group Info & Interview Night
Are you passionate about the arts and looking for a way to give back to your community? Te Atamira is excited to announce the launch of our new Volunteer Programme, and we want YOU to be a part of it! Thursday 25 July and Monday 29 July, 6pm - 8pm
Exhibition
2024
Jun 8
Te Whare Pora: House of Learning
A rare opportunity to see a collection of unique kākahu (cloaks) made by internationally recognised Māori weaver Roka Hurihia Ngarimu-Cameron MNZM, along with hand-made taonga puoro (musical instruments) from Roka’s collection. Curated by Dr Awhina Tamarapa. Open daily until 28 July | WHAKAARI | Free
Workshops + Classes
2024
Jul 21
Memoir Workshop: Bringing Your Story to Life
Join us for an immersive three-hour memoir-writing workshop with award-winning author, Caroline Barron, for a rare opportunity to refine your craft, unlock your creativity, and bring your personal story to life. Sunday 21 July, 10:30am - 1:30pm | PUĀWAI | $59
Workshops + Classes
2024
Jul 21
Remarkables Park Painting Workshop
Leave your creative mark at Remarkables Park Town Centre! We’re on a mission to jazz up our parents' room with a fabulous new mural, and we need YOUR help! The session will be led by art teacher Raquel, who will guide children to design and paint their own 2D balloon. Saturday 20 July, 10am and 1pm | MAHI TAHI | Ages 5 - 12 | Free
Workshops + Classes
2024
Jul 2
July Holiday Programme 2024
Led by accredited Art teacher Michelle, our bespoke, multidisciplinary arts programme will enhance and enthuse all through a range of workshops. Monday 8 July – Friday 19 July, 9:30am - 3pm (Extended session options available) | Age groups 5-7 and 8-12
Talks + Symposia
2024
Jul 15
Queenstown Arts Society presents Ira Mitchell: Artist Talk
An event in conjunction with Queenstown Arts Society Winter Tale exhibition. Artist Ira Mitchell will give an artist talk with art career advice from her own successful art career to date. Monday 15 July, 6pm | MANAAKI NUI | Gold coin donation
Workshops + Classes
2024
Jul 6
Awaken Your Inner Child Workshop
QAS, TART and Kasia Hebda Studio offer a co-lab Awaken Your Inner Child workshop as part of the Winter Tale exhibition. Unlock your artistic potential and explore the world of creativity with our innovative and experimental drawing techniques. You will create a unique work of art that showcases your personal style and creativity. Frame included. Saturday 6 July, 4pm - 6pm | MANAAKI NUI | $40
Film Screenings
2024
Jul 3
Little Cinema 2
A spectacular short film showcase night that supports filmmaking at grassroots levels in the Queenstown Lakes District area and beyond. From sketches, documentaries, music videos, animations and more, this promises to be a fun night for all lovers of film. Wednesday 3 July, 7.15pm - 10pm | PUĀWAI | $10
Tamariki
2024
Jul 1
Wriggle and Rhyme - Term 2
Wriggle and Rhyme is a music and movement programme for pēpē and tamariki aged 0-2 held weekly in our Kapa Tahi space. Join our facilitator Sunny Sky of EpicKids for this 45-minute class. Now available two sessions: Monday 10-10:45am and 11-11:45am. Registrations essential.
Workshops + Classes
2024
Jun 26
Landscape Drawing in Charcoal Workshop with Kasia Hebda
Discover the dramatic art of charcoal landscape drawing. Join Kasia Hebda, artist and art conservator, for an engaging evening focused on the fundamentals of drawing landscapes with charcoal. This workshop will help you understand the importance of value and tonality, and how to use charcoal to create expressive and dynamic landscape drawings. Wednesday 26 June, 6pm - 8pm | Mahi Tahi | $30/$60
Workshops + Classes
2024
Jun 25
Birds Watercolour Workshop with Kasia Hebda
Join Kasia Hebda, artist and art conservator, for an enchanting evening to fly into the world of watercolour painting. This workshop will guide you through the techniques needed to paint beautiful birds, capturing their vibrant colours and delicate features. Tuesday 25 June, 6pm - 8pm | Mahi Tahi | $75
Workshops + Classes
2024
Jun 23
Botanical Drawing Workshop with Kasia Hebda
Join artist Kasia Hebda on Sunday for a deep dive into botanical illustration drawing. This workshop is perfect for all skill levels, whether you're a beginner or an experienced artist. Learn key drawing techniques and tricks to capture the intricate details of plants and flowers, and take home your own stunning botanical drawing. Sunday 23 June, 1pm - 4pm | Mahi Tahi | $35/$75
Workshops + Classes
2024
Jun 19
Life Drawing
Join Queenstown Arts Society for eight individual classes of classical figure drawing, guided by artist Kasia Hebda. Enhance your drawing skills and deepen your understanding of composition, line, mass, and texture through observational drawing with a life model. Sundays 4pm -5:45pm, 21 April - May 25 | Wednesdays 6pm - 7:45pm, 29 May - 19 June | PUĀWAI | $25 + $3 booking fee per class.
Talks + Symposia
2024
Jun 15
Curator Talk: Contemporary Currents in Māori Art
Director of the Dowse Art Museum, Karl Chitham, talks to some of the major artistic projects and partnerships that have been shaping conversations about toi Māori in Aotearoa and on the world stage. Saturday 15 June, 3pm | PUĀWAI | $5, registration essential
Exhibition
2024
Apr 9
Ian Scott: Painting New Zealand
Presenting previously unseen or rarely seen works, this exhibition direct from the New Zealand Portrait Gallery brings together a selection of Ian Scott’s paintings from the last three decades of his life. Open daily until 3 June | WHAKAARI | Free, all welcome
Workshops + Classes
2024
Jun 1
Landscape Drawing Workshop for Beginners with Kasia Hebda
Set against the picturesque backdrop of Queenstown, Frankton, this three-hour immersive experience promises to unlock your artistic potential and help you start your adventure with capturing landscapes. Saturday 1 June, 1-4pm | PUĀWAI | $75/$20 + Booking Fee
Dance
2024
May 25
Te Atamira Folk Bal
Dress up and get your dancing shoes on along with renowned choreographer Michael Parmenter and Dunedin dance aficionado Kate Grace. In this community dance event, Michael and Kate will guide us through the steps of dances that blend centuries-old European traditions with modern flair. Open to all! 7-9pm Saturday 25 May | PUĀWAI | $39/$34
Drop-in Sessions
2024
May 25
Free Comic Book Day
Head into our comic art exhibition Kapow! to celebrate Free Comic Book Day. This is a worldwide annual event designed to introduce new titles and genres to comic book fans. We have dozens of comic books to give away - with an extra copy for anyone dressed as their favourite character! 9am - 5pm | Saturday 25 May | MANAAKI NUI | Free
Workshops + Classes
2024
May 25
Mindful Movement with Amber Liberté
A workshop for dancers and non-dancers alike. Focusing on the idea of how movement feels in the body and using a joyful, fun, curiosity based approach. Ages 12+ (parents can to bring bubs), all levels of movement experience welcome. 9 - 10:30am | Saturday 25 May | Kapa Rua | $5 - $15
Talks + Symposia
2024
May 11
Curating Ian Scott
Ian Scott (1945 – 2013) was a leading New Zealand painter who, over the course of a 50 year career, consistently pushed the boundaries of representational art and the use of appropriated imagery from art history. Join Director of the New Zealand Portrait Gallery Jaenine Parkinson to learn more about our exhibition Ian Scott: Painting New Zealand. 1.30pm, Saturday 11 May | WHAKAARI | Free
Workshops + Classes
2024
May 11
Portrait Drawing Workshop for Beginners with Kasia Hebda
Join Kasia Hebda, artist and art conservator, for a Portrait Drawing Workshop designed especially for beginners. Delve into the fascinating world of portraiture as Kasia shares her expert tips and tricks for creating captivating portraits while unraveling the optical challenges inherent in depicting people. Saturday 11 May, 1-4pm | PUĀWAI | $75/$20 + $3 Booking Fee
2024
May 3
PINT-SIZED PLAYS
Remarkable Theatre is thrilled to be performing the short-listed finalist scripts from 2024's play writing competition. 8 short plays have been chosen for your viewing pleasure. You the audience decides which comedy will be the winner. Friday 3 May, 7pm | PUĀWAI | $25 + Booking Fee
Workshops + Classes
2024
Apr 29
All Handmade
These five week block courses with Raquel Carter are focused on hand building ceramic vessels in different ways. Covering all basic skills from starting with a block of clay through the entire making process, exploring different techniques, decorating styles and the glazing process. Mondays and Fridays beginning 29 April, 10am - 1pm | TE PA MATAPAIA | $285
Tamariki
April School Holidays 2024
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. Monday 15 April – Friday 26 April, 9am-3pm | Age groups 5-7 and 8-12
Performing Arts + Theatre
2024
Apr 19
An Almighty Yes by Emma Lange
SECOND SHOW ADDED. Magical things can happen when you're diagnosed with a brain tumour! Emma Lange brings this one-of-a-kind solo comedy home to Queenstown, after wowing the big cities and winning ardent fans like Dame Jools Topp. Friday 19 April, 7pm and Saturday 20 April, 7pm | PUĀWAI | $25/$20
Performing Arts + Theatre
2024
Apr 17
Reconnection World Tour
Experience the captivating world of piano music with award-winning international pianist and composer, Daniel Verstappen. Belgium-based Daniel blends classical elegance with contemporary innovation, reconnecting all ages with classical music. Wednesday 17 April, 7pm | PUĀWAI | $25/$35
Workshops + Classes
2024
Apr 17
Piano Masterclass
Piano students and teachers – take this opportunity to join international pianist and composer Daniel Verstappen in a masterclass working directly with students. Daniel will focus on technique, performance for concerts or exams, posture, rhythm and more. Wednesday 17 April, 1pm | PUĀWAI | $15/$10
Exhibition
2024
Feb 3
small holes in the silence
Four nationally recognised intaglio printmakers bring together their individual explorations of environments, atmosphere and language. Kyla Cresswell, Catherine Macdonald, Prue MacDougall and Nan Mulder respond to Hone Tuwhare's poem 'Rain', creating a visual connection with the written word, investigating the aural landscape, our fundamental ties to nature, elements of time and the human experience. Open daily until 14 April | MANAAKI NUI | Free
Workshops + Classes
2024
Apr 13
Tetra Pak Printing
Try a great fun intaglio printmaking technique using recycled tetra pak cartons to make etchings with Kyla Cresswell. This material is easy to shape, cut into and print from. Create something uniquely yours - by using an etching press, create your own handmade prints. Saturday 13 April 2024, 10am - 3.30pm | MAHI TAHI | $120
Tamariki
2024
Apr 8
Wriggle and Rhyme
NO CLASSES IN SCHOOL HOLIDAYS - Wriggle and Rhyme is a music and movement programme for pēpē and tamariki aged 0-2 held weekly in our Kapa Tahi space. Join our facilitator Sunny Sky of EpicKids for this 45-minute class. Now available two sessions: Monday 10-10:45am and 11-11:45am. Registrations essential.
Workshops + Classes
2024
Mar 24
Life Drawing
QAS is bringing back life-drawing classes! Join us for four weeks of classical figure drawing, guided by artist Kasia Hebda. Enhance your drawing skills and deepen your understanding of composition, line, mass, and texture through observational drawing with a life model. Sundays 3, 10, 17, 24 March, 4:15 - 5:45pm | PUĀWAI | $25 + $3 booking fee per class
Dance
Footnote NZ Dance Community Masterclass
Footnote NZ Dance are offering a free community masterclass for ages 12-18 as part of their IYKYK tour. Taught by Footnote's company dancers, you will have the opportunity to learn repertoire from the show and experience the choreographic process used to create it! Friday 22 March, 7 - 8:15pm | KAPA TAHI | Free
Dance
Footnote NZ Dance Masterclass
Footnote NZ Dance is offering an open adults masterclass as part of their IYKYK tour. Taught by Footnote's company dancers, you will have the opportunity to learn repertoire from the show and experience the choreographic process used to create it! Friday 22 March, 7:30pm | KAPA RUA | $50
Talks + Symposia
2024
Mar 13
All in for Arts: He waka toi e eke noa nei tātou
The Arts Foundation Te Tumu Toi and Creative New Zealand Toi Aotearoa are bringing leaders, decision-makers, artists and creative champions together to amplify the arts, and uncover how creativity can propel us forward. These breakfast events are free, and everyone is welcome – even if you haven’t felt creative in years! Wednesday 13 March, 7:30am - 9am | PUAWAI | Free
Workshops + Classes
2024
Feb 25
Contemporary landscape oil techniques with Kelly Pearce - SOLD OUT
Extend your painting skills in a summer workshop with landscape painter Kelly Pearce, who shares a variety of techniques for working with oil paints. Suitable for those who have painted a little already and would like to learn more about the creative use of oils. Sunday 25 February, 9.30am-4pm | MAHI TAHI | $140
Workshops + Classes
2024
Feb 6
Harakeke pepa mahi: Flax paper workshop
On the anniversary of the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi, senior weaver Rokahurihia Cameron demonstrates making paper from harakeke whītau (flax fibre). Join us for a hands-on experience. Tuesday 6th February, 1pm – 3pm | MAHI TAHI | Free, registration required.
Workshops + Classes
2024
Feb 4
Bookbinding Workshop with Catherine Macdonald
This bookbinding workshop focuses on 2 glue-free styles of binding. In a hands-on class, you will make a simple one-fold softcover notebook and two versions of a Japanese stab-bound book. Books can then be used for sketching, writing, albums, scrapbooking and more. Sunday 4 February, 10am - 1pm | MAHI TAHI | $120
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