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Artist talk: Richard Killeen on Gordon Walters
Artist talk: Richard Killeen on Gordon Walters

10.30am–12pm

$35 for Members, $85 for non-Members Buy tickets

Join us on for an exclusive talk between Curator, New Zealand Art Julia Waite and artist Richard Killeen in the beautiful Members Lounge overlooking Albert Park.

Artist talk: Richard Killeen on Gordon Walters

10.30am–12pm

$35 for Members, $85 for non-Members Buy tickets

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Floral Embroidery Workshop - November
Floral Embroidery Workshop - November

10.30am–4pm

Members $195, non-Members $245 (includes a Membership) Book now

Join contemporary embroidery artist Fleur Woods for a fun and relaxing day of creative stitch in the Members lounge.

Floral Embroidery Workshop - November

10.30am–4pm

Members $195, non-Members $245 (includes a Membership) Book now

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Rockpool Embroidery Workshop - October
Rockpool Embroidery Workshop - October

10.30am–4pm

Members $195, non-Members $245 (includes a Membership) Book now

Join contemporary embroidery artist Fleur Woods for a fun and relaxing day of creative stitch in the Members lounge.

Rockpool Embroidery Workshop - October

10.30am–4pm

Members $195, non-Members $245 (includes a Membership) Book now

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The riches of New Zealand poetry
The riches of New Zealand poetry

12pm

Free

Join us for the return of Writers Lounge – a series of engaging discussions and conversations between writers and social commentators in our auditorium.

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Short sharp shock: Getting a kick out of Flash Fiction
Short sharp shock: Getting a kick out of Flash Fiction

12pm

Free

Join us for the return of Writers Lounge – a series of engaging discussions and conversations between writers and social commentators in our auditorium.

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Publishing in the new age: Independent book publishing
Publishing in the new age: Independent book publishing

12pm

Free

Join us for the return of Writers Lounge – a series of engaging discussions and conversations between writers and social commentators in our auditorium.

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Memoir Revolution: Why people are writing memoir and autobiography
Memoir Revolution: Why people are writing memoir and autobiography

12pm

Free

Join us for the return of Writers Lounge – a series of engaging discussions and conversations between writers and social commentators in our auditorium.

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In conversation: Rhana Devenport and Lee Mingwei
In conversation: Rhana Devenport and Lee Mingwei

3pm

Members-only

Join Auckland Art Gallery Director Rhana Devenport and international artist Lee Mingwei for a conversation about his current exhibition and practices.

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Songwriting: Words and music
Songwriting: Words and music

12pm

Free

Join us for the return of Writers Lounge – a series of engaging discussions and conversations between writers and social commentators in our auditorium.

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The art of the editor
The art of the editor

12pm

Free

Join us for the return of Writers Lounge – a series of engaging discussions and conversations between writers and social commentators in our auditorium.

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New Members Tour: Sun 11 Jul
New Members Tour: Sun 11 Jul

3–4pm

Free for Members (RSVP required)

In this wayfinding tour, you will be introduced to the Gallery’s layout, iconic artworks and the key sites in our award-winning building, including the Members lounge.

New Members Tour: Sun 11 Jul

3–4pm

Free for Members (RSVP required)

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The Play’s the thing: turning social issues into drama
The Play’s the thing: turning social issues into drama

12pm

Free

Join us for the return of Writers Lounge – a series of engaging discussions and conversations between writers and social commentators in our auditorium.

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Mother's Milk: Writers in first language and translation
Mother's Milk: Writers in first language and translation

12pm

Free

Join us for the return of Writers Lounge – a series of engaging discussions and conversations between writers and social commentators in our auditorium.

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An Hour with Charlotte Grimshaw
An Hour with Charlotte Grimshaw

12pm

Free

Join us for the return of Writers Lounge – a series of engaging discussions and conversations between writers and social commentators in our auditorium.

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The emerging voice: new writers
The emerging voice: new writers

12pm

Free

Join us for the return of Writers Lounge – a series of engaging discussions and conversations between writers and social commentators in our auditorium.

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Digging for the Truth: journalism in the 21st Century
Digging for the Truth: journalism in the 21st Century

12pm

Free

Join us for the return of Writers Lounge – a series of engaging discussions and conversations between writers and social commentators in our auditorium.

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New Members Tour: Wed 10 Feb
New Members Tour: Wed 10 Feb

2–3pm

Free for Members (RSVP required)

In this wayfinding tour, you will be introduced to the Gallery’s layout, iconic artworks and the key sites in our award-winning building, including the Members lounge.

New Members Tour: Wed 10 Feb

2–3pm

Free for Members (RSVP required)

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New Members Tour: Wed 26 May
New Members Tour: Wed 26 May

2–3pm

Free for Members (RSVP required)

In this wayfinding tour, you will be introduced to the Gallery’s layout, iconic artworks and the key sites in our award-winning building, including the Members lounge.

New Members Tour: Wed 26 May

2–3pm

Free for Members (RSVP required)

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New Members Tour: Sun 18 Apr
New Members Tour: Sun 18 Apr

2–3pm

Free for Members (RSVP required)

In this wayfinding tour, you will be introduced to the Gallery’s layout, iconic artworks and the key sites in our award-winning building, including the Members lounge.

New Members Tour: Sun 18 Apr

2–3pm

Free for Members (RSVP required)

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Under the Southern Stars: Pacifica Voices
Under the Southern Stars: Pacifica Voices

12pm

Free

Join us for the return of Writers Lounge – a series of engaging discussions and conversations between writers and social commentators in our auditorium.

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New Members Tour: Sat 27 Feb
New Members Tour: Sat 27 Feb

11am–12pm

Free for Members (RSVP required)

In this wayfinding tour, you will be introduced to the Gallery’s layout, iconic artworks and the key sites in our award-winning building, including the Members lounge.

New Members Tour: Sat 27 Feb

11am–12pm

Free for Members (RSVP required)

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New Members Tour: Tue 16 Mar
New Members Tour: Tue 16 Mar

11am–12pm

Free for Members (RSVP required)

In this wayfinding tour, you will be introduced to the Gallery’s layout, iconic artworks and the key sites in our award-winning building, including the Members lounge.

New Members Tour: Tue 16 Mar

11am–12pm

Free for Members (RSVP required)

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Back Office: Conservation
Back Office: Conservation

6–6.30pm

Free for Members

Each month, we’re passing the mic to the people we work with to share the stories from the Back Office. Be it their favourite artwork, research or experiences on the job, they’ll be sharing their projects and passions.

Back Office: Conservation

6–6.30pm

Free for Members

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Back Office: Archiving Exhibitions
Back Office: Archiving Exhibitions

5:30–6pm

Free for Members (RSVP required)

Each month, we’re passing the mic to the people we work with to share the stories from the Back Office. Be it their favourite artwork, research or experiences on the job, they’ll be sharing their projects and passions.

 

Back Office: Archiving Exhibitions

5:30–6pm

Free for Members (RSVP required)

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Curator's talk: Zara Stanhope on Yang Fudong
Curator's talk: Zara Stanhope on Yang Fudong

10:30am

Koha

Join Principal Curator Dr Zara Stanhope for a discussion on Yang Fudong: Filmscapes the stunning first-ever survey exhibition in New Zealand of China's preeminent moving image artist.

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Pass the Marker: Rob and Sue Gardiner
Pass the Marker: Rob and Sue Gardiner

1pm

Free for Members

Join us for a talk by Rob and Sue Gardiner of the Chartwell Trust on Wang Dongling’s Pass the Marker – A Drawing Game.

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SOLD OUT Contemporary Weaving Workshop
SOLD OUT Contemporary Weaving Workshop

11am–4pm

$150 for Members $200 for non-Members (includes a one-year Membership) Book now

SOLD OUT Contemporary Weaving Workshop

11am–4pm

$150 for Members $200 for non-Members (includes a one-year Membership) Book now

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Back Office: Creative Practice
Back Office: Creative Practice

6–6.30pm

Free for Members (RSVP required)

Each month, we’re passing the mic to the people we work with to share the stories from the Back Office. Be it their favourite artwork, research or experiences on the job, they’ll be sharing their projects and passions.

 

Back Office: Creative Practice

6–6.30pm

Free for Members (RSVP required)

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Flower Workshop: Long-lasting Christmas wreath
Flower Workshop: Long-lasting Christmas wreath

10.30am–12.30pm

$185 Members, $235 non-Members (includes a one-year Membership), sign up for all three workshops and save $55 Book now

Flower Workshop: Long-lasting Christmas wreath

10.30am–12.30pm

$185 Members, $235 non-Members (includes a one-year Membership), sign up for all three workshops and save $55 Book now

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Acrylics Painting Workshop: Paint like John Hoyte
Acrylics Painting Workshop: Paint like John Hoyte

10.30am – 1pm

Members $90, non-Members $140 Book now

Discover your inner artist, and learn how to copy John Hoyte's 1873 watercolour View of Auckland.

Acrylics Painting Workshop: Paint like John Hoyte

10.30am – 1pm

Members $90, non-Members $140 Book now

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Social Painting Workshop: Paint like Henri Hayden
Social Painting Workshop: Paint like Henri Hayden

10.30am – 1pm

Members $90, non-Members $140 Book now

Discover your inner artist, and learn how to copy Henri Hayden's 1918 painting Still Life with Guitar, Bottle of Bass and Fruit.

Social Painting Workshop: Paint like Henri Hayden

10.30am – 1pm

Members $90, non-Members $140 Book now

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Tūtaki mai i ngā ringatoi ki te parakuihi | Breakfast with the artists: Ayesha Green and Jasmine Te Hira
Tūtaki mai i ngā ringatoi ki te parakuihi | Breakfast with the artists: Ayesha G...

7.30 – 9am

Members $25, Non-Members $30 Book now

Start your day with food for thought, coffee and actual food at this parakuihi with the artists Ayesha Green and Jasmine Te Hira. Here, the artists will discuss their practice and mahi toi featured in Toi Tū Toi Ora: Contemporary Māori Art.

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SOLD OUT Rag Rug Workshop with Vita Cochran
SOLD OUT Rag Rug Workshop with Vita Cochran

10.30am–3pm

$150 for Members, $200 for Non Members Book now

At this workshop, artist and maker Vita Cochran will respond to the exhibition Louise Henderson: From Lifeby teaching you how to make a hooked rug from old woollen garments and fabric. Curator, New Zealand Art, Julia Waite will introduce the workshop with a talk on Louise Henderson’s colourful, boldly geometric works and love for crafts and textiles.

SOLD OUT Rag Rug Workshop with Vita Cochran

10.30am–3pm

$150 for Members, $200 for Non Members Book now

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EarthGarden Tasting
EarthGarden Tasting

12–1pm, 1–2pm & 2–3pm

Free for Members (RSVP required, R18) Book now

Members are invited to taste the new EarthGarden range, courtesy of Villa Maria. Pick a tasting timeslot and hear from the good folk on the vineyards how they’re making their practice more sustainable.

EarthGarden Tasting

12–1pm, 1–2pm & 2–3pm

Free for Members (RSVP required, R18) Book now

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Floral Embroidery workshop
Floral Embroidery workshop

$195 Members, $245 non-Members Book now

Explore the beautiful details of flowers through hand embroidery.

Floral Embroidery workshop

$195 Members, $245 non-Members Book now

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The liveable city: Place-making and public art
The liveable city: Place-making and public art

4–6pm

$22, Members only Book now

How does art transform our experience of living in an intensely urban setting?

Public Art Project Manager Kim Martinengo gives an insightful talk on placemaking and pop-up art in Tāmaki Makaurau, followed by a guided tour, led by Lucy Moore, of open-air artworks in the area surrounding our Gallery.

Artworks

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Portrait of the late Thomas Barclay
Portrait of the late Thomas Barclay

Augustus John

Production date
1933
Medium
oil on canvas
Size (h x w)
1230 x 977 mm
Credit line
Mackelvie Trust Collection, Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, purchased 1984
Accession no
M1984/23
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Women in Brent's Lounge
Women in Brent's Lounge

Bessie Christie

Production date
circa 1949
Medium
gouache
Size (h x w)
559 x 711 mm
Credit line
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, purchased 1949
Accession no
1949/9
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Billy, phantom of the glasses
Billy, phantom of the glasses

Graham Smith

Production date
1987
Medium
gelatin silver print
Size (h x w)
274 x 343 mm
Credit line
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, purchased 1987
Accession no
1987/29/99
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Portrait of Walter Nash
Portrait of Walter Nash

Marti Friedlander

Production date
1968
Medium
black and white photograph
Size (h x w)
352 x 279 mm
Credit line
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, purchased 1976
Accession no
1976/29/2
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James Tannock Mackelvie
James Tannock Mackelvie

George Halkett

Production date
1884
Medium
watercolour
Size (h x w)
423 x 294 mm
Credit line
Mackelvie Trust Collection, Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, bequest of James Tannock Mackelvie, 1885
Accession no
M1885/1/32
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Rally 1969
Rally 1969

Marti Friedlander

Production date
2000
Medium
gelatin silver print, toned with gold
Size (h x w)
479 x 322 mm
Credit line
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, gift of Marti Friedlander, with assistance from the Elise Mourant Bequest, 2001
Accession no
2000/28/40
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