Exhibitions

Showing NOW! 1 – 31 October Working with Papa is the title of this months artist showcase and part of this years Auckland Artweek 8 – 16 October Stevei Houkamau – Ngati Porou, Rangitane and Hera Johns – Ngati Kahu are both Uku (Clay) Artists. This showcase of clay works is inspired by the physical…

Mauri Ora celebrates the spiritual essence that gives life to all things. The exhibition embraces the notion that materiality is a core element in the subject matter and approach explored by Maori artists today. It will showcase the diversity of Maori cultural expression through a range of mediums, materials and techniques used in the pursuit…

An exhibiton of object works created from found materials by ANGELA BUSBY 1- 29 May   Click here to view Angela’s work

Manu Maori – Te Toi Whakairo Ono is Kura’s 6th Annual Carving Exhibition opening at 5pm Friday 10th October and closing on 30th November. An exhibition of  new works based on the broader context of birds and stories endemic to Aotearoa and Maori. Artists include: Jack Brooking – Ngati Porou,    Will Ngakuru – Te Rarawa,   …

Phil Belcher, Pita Broad, Jack Brooking, Dallas Crombie, Ross Gregory, Warren McGrath, Will Ngakuru, Toi Te Rangiuaia, Alex Sands.  

Annabelle will be working On-Site creating an installation piece that explores perspectives of Auckland’s CBD, through pattern making and the use of non-traditional materials. Click here to see works by Annabelle: http://www.kuragallery.co.nz/category/artists/annabelle-buick  

This is a unique opportunity to hand finish your very own quality toki pounamu. An ideal taonga to keep in your family or pass on to someone special. This workshop is designed for 10 people, so call now to secure your place. Cherry Te Peeti Tapurau presents an intensive one day workshop where participants will…

Deane-Rose is currently studying towards a Master of Design by project at Unitec undertaking the Awatoru pathway. The pathway offers an opportunity to undertake projects that contribute to the economic and cultural development of the Maori community, while employing kaupapa and matauranga Maori approaches. Deane’s project titled He reo, he tikanga e whare nei i…

Ko Maungataniwha te maunga Ko Hokianga te moana Ko ngatokimatawhaorua te waka Ko Ngapuhi te iwi Ko Kohatuaka, Te Ihu Tai te hapu Ko Ngapuhi Kaiariki Ngapu Taniwharauhi te marae John Penman grew up in Hong Kong, studied sculpture in the USA at Rhode Island School of design – majoring in glass, and has been…

Nau mai haere mai! Kura Auckland Friday 28 March – April 27 Exploring notions of protection and myth-making within cloak-making, to question the convenient lies we tell ourselves in our drive to conserve, manipulate, manage, dominate and control our environments.

Opens Kura Auckland – 5.30pm Friday 6th December 2013 TOIHOUKURA An exhibition of new works by graduates and tutors. Click here to view exhibition artworks and opening on our facebook page On 1 January 2011, Tairawhiti Polytechnic officially merged with EIT Taradale becoming the off-site campus now known as EIT Tairawhiti. On the new organisational…

Kura Gallery and Papwai Marae present the exhibition APOPO / T o m o r r o w Part of the inaugural KOKOMAI Creative Arts Festival Wairarapa This exhibition aims to showcase the latest in contemporary Maori art and design created by some of Aotearoa’s most forward thinking Maori artists and designers. Artists include David…

Kura Auckland’s 5th Annual Carving Exhibition! An amazing collection of new works by established and emerging carvers from across Aotearoa. Nau mai haere mai! All are Welcome! Opens – 5pm – Friday 11 October 2013 closes 17 November 2013 Click to view exhibition pieces Click to view opening night images

An exhibition of kowhaiwhai styled reclaimed & recycled furniture by Borrowed Earth Design Richard Butterworth, Ngati Porou/English  and Adele Robinson, Fijian/English Opens 5pm   Friday 26 July closes 25 August

Auckland Festival of Photography Festival Circuit Exhibition. Opens 5-9pm Tuesday 4 June An exhibition of Rangi and Papa inspired poster prints. Vicky Thomas – Ngati Kahu Deane-Rose Ngatai – Ngati Porou Click here for the Full Festival Circuit Programme Vicky Thomas Interview – D-Photo Blog Click here to see Vicky’s work Click here to see…

                Opens 6pm to midnight – Saturday March 16 annabelle buick david hakaraia stacey noel toi te rangiuaia keri-mei zagrobelna

a Matariki Showcase featuring artists – conor jeory – stevei houkamau – sarah kane and more….. When: opens 5.30pm friday 22 june Where: 19 allen street, wellington Visit our facebook page to see images from opening night: http://www.facebook.com/#!/media/set/?set=a.381225105272591.83472.196764040385366&type=1

Matt Smiler (Ta Aitanga a Mahaki) – Live Ta Moko (Tattoo) at Kura Gallery Auckland OCTOBER Fri 14th, Sat 15th, Sun 16th Fri 21st, Sat 22nd, Sun 23rd FROM 10am For Ta Moko Bookings with Matt Smiler please contact us at Kura Gallery Auckland 09 302 1151 auckland@www.kuragallery.co.nz To veiw more images visit Kura Gallery…

The Art of Carving Three Kura Auckland’s 3rd Annual Carving Exhibition Kura Auckland Opening Thursday 8th  September 2011 LIVE CARVING AND TAA MOKO AT KURA AUCKLAND SEPTEMBER – Carving Thomas Hansen & Pita Broad 10 – 4pm       Fri 16th 10 – 4pm       Sat 17th 10 – 4pm       Sun 18th SEPTEMBER – Carving Dan Kirwan 10 – 4pm       Fri…

AUCKLAND ARTS FESTIVAL PRESENTS IN THE WHARE! An interior design exhibition of funk and cultural fusion – join us for an evening of socialising and laid back grooves. EXHIBITION OPENING 6 – 10PM – 12 MARCH at KURA AUCKLAND ANNABELLE BUICK & DAVID HAKARAIA (Te Waka Toi – Creative NZ Recipient) Click here for exhibition…

A collaborative exhibition of works by post graduate students and staff of Toihoukura, Tairawhiti and Nga Tupuwai-O-Hine-te-iwaiwa, Te Kura Matanini, Whitireia

The Art of Carving Two Kura Auckland’s 2nd Annual Carving Exhibition and opening celebration for our New Maori Art Space Kura Auckland Opening Thursday 4 November Click here to view Exhibition pics: http://www.kuragallery.co.nz/official-opening-of-te-akau-at-kura-auckland-and-our-2nd-annual-carving-exhibition-te-toi-whakairo-rua-the-art-of-carving-two-november-4th-2010 Click here to view Lyonel Grants work: http://www.kuragallery.co.nz/lyonel-grant

Kura Wellington Opening Friday 8 October Closes 29 October _

Opening 5.30pm Thursday 6 August Closes 23 September Click here to view more: http://www.kuragallery.co.nz/patrick-james-annabelle-buick-exhibition-august-2010-kura-auckland

Opens 5.30pm Thursday 24 June – 25 July Kura Auckland A mix of framed and unframed prints past and present. view Sam’s work: http://www.kuragallery.co.nz/?cat=39&submit=view _

Opens Friday 11 June 2010, Kura Wellington Multimedia artist Annabelle Buick, clay artist Paerau Corneal and weaver Jess Paraone are exhibiting new works as part of the Matariki Festival Celebrations.  Outstanding works by three outstanding contemporary Maori women artists. Matariki is our Aotearoa New Year, a time to celebrate our unique place in the world.…

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di fruin    glynis vickerman    sarah lupton opens friday 27 november 2009 kura gallery, wellington Glass works by the graduation class from the esteemed Wanganui Glass School

Carvings by James Atutahi, Jack Brooking, Dallas Crombie, Clive Fugill, Warren McGrath, Wikuki Kingi, Hepi Maxwell, Matt Smiler, Te Kuiti Stewart, Teraimana Tahiata, Kerry Thompson. Kura’s inaugural carving exhibition specifically created to showcase, promote and share the incredible knowledge, beauty and crafting skills of some of our most talented established and emerging contemporary Maori carvers.…

New Works by ROBIN SLOW, DARRYL FROST and DEAN RAYBOULD Kura Gallery Wellington Opens 25 September Preview of some of Robin’s work:  http://www.kuragallery.co.nz/robin-slow-14 Preview of some of Darryl’s work:  http://www.kuragallery.co.nz/darryl-frost-3 Preview of some of Dean’s work:  http://www.kuragallery.co.nz/dean-raybould To join invitation list for this exhibition preview: http://www.kuragallery.co.nz/home-menu/subscribe-to-mailing-list/ .

A photographic exhibition New Works by DEANE-ROSE NGATAI and VICKY THOMAS Kura Gallery Auckland Opens 8 June Go to Exhibition info: http://www.kuragallery.co.nz/take-a-photo-it-lasts-longer-exhibition-auckland View Deane-Rose’s work: http://www.kuragallery.co.nz/?cat=104&submit=view View Vicky’s work: http://www.kuragallery.co.nz/?cat=53&submit=view

Works by DORIAN BROWN – SAM FARQUHAR – MELISSA MCINTYRE Kura Gallery Wellington 5 April to 21 April 2009 view Wellington exhibition pics: http://www.kuragallery.co.nz/tapatoru-exhibition-dorian-brown-sam-farquhar-melissa-mcintyre-wellington-gallery view Sam’s work: http://www.kuragallery.co.nz/?cat=39&submit=view

New Works by weaver JAN VAN DE KLUNDERT Kura Gallery Wellington 27 February to 23 March 2009 view Wellington Exhibition pics: http://www.kuragallery.co.nz/jan-van-de-klundert-2 view Jan’s work: http://www.kuragallery.co.nz/?cat=95&submit=view

Kura Gallery Auckland 6 November – 5 December 2008 Ngati Porou, Whanau a Ruataupare Born in Tokomaru Bay, Baye began his vocation as a ceramicist in 1973 and has been working as a full-time ceramicist ever since. Baye attended Otago University in Dunedin, returning to his home in Tokomaru Bay in 1977 where is currently…

New Works by ceramic sculptor/potter BAYE RIDDELL Kura Gallery Wellington Friday 10 October Kura Gallery Auckland Thursday 6 November View Wellington exhibition pics: http://www.kuragallery.co.nz/702 View Auckland exhibition pics: http://www.kuragallery.co.nz/baye-riddell-auckland-exhibition  

To celebrate the Maori new year New works by ANITA MITCHELL,  ANNABELLE BUICK, DEIRDRE NEHUA, ROBYN KAHUKIWA, SAM FARQUHAR, VANESSA EDWARDS & VICKY THOMAS Kura Auckland 12 June to 29 June 2008 view Annabelle’s work: http://www.kuragallery.co.nz/?cat=37&submit=view