Mark your diaries for creativity and community during June and July to celebrate Matariki! Free art, craft, and kōrero events for all. Saturday 8 June - Sunday 28 July

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

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

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. Saturdays | 10:30 - 12:30 | Free

Turn Up the Music Charitable Trust introduces Magical Music with Erica for young children aged 2 to 5. 10am, Mondays and Wednesdays | KAPA RUA

Wriggle and Rhyme is a weekly music and movement programme for pēpē and tamariki aged 0-2. Join our facilitator Sunny Sky of EpicKids for this 45-minute class. Two sessions available: Monday, 10am - 10:45am and 11am - 11:45am. Registrations essential.

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 | From $145 | Registration opens Monday 24 June

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

Join us for an afternoon of creative learning. Led by accredited Art teacher, Michelle, this termly programme aims to foster curiosity and a love of learning in the visual arts. Fridays, Term 3 | 11am - 12:30pm | Ages 5-12 | $235

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 | Free, registrations essential

Donna Dean is an artist not to be missed. A velvet voice with something to say. A songwriter's songwriter, winner of APRA and Tui awards. Friday 2 August, 7:30pm - 9:30pm | PUĀWAI | $20

‍A fire that blackened the rocks is an exhibition that considers what can be imperceptible or unknowable about our experiences of the world around us. Opening: Saturday 3 August, 2pm | WHAKAARI | Free

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. Opening: Saturday 3 August, 5:30pm | FOYER | Free

Bring your voice and join us for Community Sing, on the first Tuesday of every month. No need to read music or sing in key – just come and experience the joy of singing, and singing with others. Next event: Tuesday 6 August | 7-8pm | PUĀWAI | Free

Wakatipu High School brings us a colourful exhibition of artworks on paper, exploring themes of creativity, diversity and experimentation. Opening Thursday 8 August, 5:30pm | MANAAKI NUI | Free

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 13 August, 6:30 - 8pm | PUĀWAI‍ | Free

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

Calling all dance enthusiasts and rhythmic explorers, on the third Tuesday of every month! Join us for a dance class - open to all levels and ages, no RSVP required, just drop in and let's dance! Next event: Tuesday 20 August, 7pm - 8pm | PUĀWAI | FREE

Southland born Samoan-Scottish painter Lyle Penisula shares his identity through 15 vibrant paintings, drawing on his journey so far as an artist and pastor. Exhibition opening: Thursday 22 August, 5pm | MANAAKI NUI | Free

Join Southland artist Lyle Penisula in this painting workshop, exploring aspects of your identity through drawing and paint. Saturday 24 August, 1pm - 4pm | MAHI TAHI | $75

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.’ Exhibition opening: Wednesday 25 September, 5:30pm | MANAAKI NUI

AWE 2024 opens with Dispersion, an eclectic programme that delves into the intersection where folk music and classical music meet. Saturday 5 October, 4pm & 7pm | $25/$70

A special piano-focused programme with Hungarian Festival Artist Daniel Lebhardt bringing a piece of his heritage to AWE. Monday 7 October, 7:30pm | $25/$70

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 | $25/$70