Overview
21 March 2011 - Six hundred Year 3-6 students will explore
Pacific art this week as part of Pacifica Heartbeat, a
collaboration between THE EDGE and Auckland Art Gallery Toi o
Tāmaki.
The students attending Pacifica Heartbeat will take
part in three workshops exploring Pacific art and culture:
- Pacific dancing and drumming with tutors from the Pacific Arts
Centre at the Aotea Centre
- Contemporary artwork at Auckland Art Gallery and making
their own Pacific lei
- Creating a multi-school mural in Aotea Square with artist
Marcus Winter.
At the end of the day, all students will meet back at Aotea
Square to perform the Pacific dance they will have learnt earlier
in the day. They will have the opportunity to wear the leis made
during their Gallery experience.
THE EDGE Public Programmes Producer Bronwyn Bent says the
partnership adds a new dimension to Pacifica
Heartbeat.
"Pacifica Heartbeat has always been a popular schools
programme and I think it's fantastic that the students can visit
our neighbours at Auckland Art Gallery and be introduced to great
Pacific and Pacific-inspired art."
"We're thrilled that the Mamas from the Pacific Arts Centre
continue to be involved in Pacifica Heartbeat, giving the
children a chance to learn from their elders."
"The Pacific cultures are an important part of Auckland's fabric
and this programme gives students the chance to experience and
participate in Pacific Island performing arts," she said.
Auckland Art Gallery Schools Programme coordinator Christa
Napier-Robertson says the Gallery is thrilled to be able to work
with THE EDGE and the Pacific Mamas on this project.
"Everyone involved feels this combined effort will give students
an amazing experience of the depth of Pacific creativity
today."
"This quality of experience would be almost impossible to create
without our organisations working together so well in this
way."
All event dates: Wed 23rd, Thurs 24th, Fri
25th, Mon 28th, Wed 30th March
ENDS
A photo opportunity is available on Friday from 1-2pm.
If you would like to attend this, or for more information please
contact:
Kate Orgias | Communications coordinator
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki
Ph 09 307 7706 | Extn (40) 7706 | Mobile 027 291 9953
www.aucklandartgallery.govt.nz
Josie Campbell | Communications Manager
THE EDGE
Ph 09 307 5635 | Mobile 021 274 0318
www.the-edge.co.nz