Overview
You can download a programme for the weekend's events here.
SATURDAY 10 SEPTEMBER
10am: Doors open
11am - 10pm: Introduction to the Julian and Josie
Robertson Promised Gift
An illustrated introduction to the art and artists that
make up the extraordinary gift from Julian and Josie Robertson to
the people of New Zealand. Narrated by Jennifer Ward-Lealand.
Auditorium
10am - 2pm: Art workout! street theatre
An exercise regime for the senses to warm you up for New
Zealand's biggest art experience.
10.30am and 12pm: Traditional Māori waiata
and taonga pūoro
The haunting sound of traditional Māori instruments will
beckon you into the Grey Gallery. This section of Toi
Aotearoa tells the story of Maori and Pakeha interaction
and includes taonga from the Sir George Grey collection. Riki
Bennett and Rewi Spraggon perform original waiata as well as taonga
pūoro, using traditional instruments.
1pm - 3pm: Family drop in - a creative space for the
whole family!
Get creative with hands-on activities inspired by
artworks in our collection. Suitable for ages 4 and up - please
note all children under 12 years must be accompanied by an adult.
Check the exact location at the information desk when you
arrive.
2pm: Korean drumming and dance
The acclaimed Korean cultural group, Madang Hannuri
perform Samulnori and Pan-gut, two traditional works that
incorporate music, drumming and dance. Atrium
4pm and 6pm: Classical music
A string quartet brings our historical collection to
life. Featuring Minsi Yang and Joo Yeon Lee on violin, Ben Geller
on viola and Lisa Chung on cello.
7pm: Jazz
Cool jazz for cool art - performed by Circling Sun
featuring Cameron Allen on saxophone, Ben Turua on bass Ron Samsom
on drums and Daniel Ryland on electric guitar. Exhibition
space to be confirmed
9pm: The Sound Room
Auckland-based collaborative The Sound Room perform an
ambient work composed to celebrate the opening of the Gallery.
Featuring Marshall Smith on keyboards, vocals and programming, Tom
Fox on acoustic and electric guitars with special guest Ashley
Brown, cellist with the New Zealand Trio. Exhibition space
to be confirmed
10pm: Gallery closes
SUNDAY 11 SEPTEMBER
10am - 2pm: Art workout! Street theatre
An exercise regime for the senses to warm you up for New
Zealand's biggest art experience.
10am - 5pm: Introduction to the Julian and Josie
Robertson Promised Gift
An illustrated introduction to the art and artists that
make up the extraordinary gift from Julian and Josie Robertson to
the people of New Zealand. Narrated by Jennifer Ward-Lealand.
Auditorium
10.30am and 12.30pm: Traditional Māori waiata
and taonga pūoro
The haunting sound of traditional Māori instruments will
beckon you into the Grey Gallery. This section of Toi
Aotearoa tells the story of Maori and Pakeha interaction
and includes taonga from the Sir George Grey collection. Riki
Bennett and Rewi Spraggon perform original waiata as well as taonga
pūoro, using traditional instruments.
12pm: Music - Classical music
A string quartet brings our historical collection to
life. Featuring John Fennell and Iselta Alison on violin, Siobhan
Gerritsen on cello and Irina Andreeva on violin and viola.
1pm - 3pm: Family drop in - a creative space for the
whole family!
Get creative with hands-on activities inspired by
artworks in our collection. Suitable for ages 4 and up - please
note all children under 12 years must be accompanied by an adult.
Check the exact location at the information desk when you
arrive.
1pm - 3pm: Figure drawing
3.30pm Music - Classical music
Our historical collection is enriched with a range of
classical works performed by John Fennell and Iselta Alison on
violin, Siobhan Gerritsen on cello and Irina Andreeva on violin and
viola.