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Gallery hours are usually 9.00am to 4.00pm weekdays and 9.30am to 2pm Saturdays
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Hohepa
13 April – 3 May
Opens 12 April 6.30pm
Malcolm Smith Gallery Two
Hohepa provides vocational and community participation services for young people with intellectual disabilities. Artists use art as a way of developing expression and also nurturing their development in cognitive, social and personal areas.
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Tour Of Duty
13 April – 3 May
Opens 12 April 6.30pm
Malcolm Smith Gallery One
Trish Campbell will be in the gallery Saturday 21 and Saturday 28 April 12pm - 2pm.
Trish Campbell’s installation Tour of Duty portrays two decorative objects, the tie and doily. As a distinct item, each tie and doily are both anonymous in origin, but when unified, re-emerge as a ‘decoration’ to acknowledge the sacrifice, love, dedication and commitment in domestic partnership for the service of another.
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Uxbridge Sculpture Symposium
31 March & 1 April
(Rain Dates 14 & 15 April)
Barry Curtis Park - 201 / 203 Chapel Road, Flat Bush
This is a community orientated event where the local and wider community is invited to watch New Zealand sculptors create large scale artworks in a public space. It offers $2000 for the winning artwork, but also allows people of all ages and nationalities to gather at the park and watch art in action. There will be chidren's creative stations, coffee and food stalls as well as discussions on public art. FREE
Award Ceremony to announce winner - Sunday 1 April 2pm
Children's activities -
Flat Boat making Saturday and Sunday 11am - 2pm
Image - Maurice van Cooten at work
Photography by Steve Molloy
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Gallery
Winning Artworks 2011
By Sarah Brill,
Conserve or Catalogue
Estuary Artworks 2012
Opens 16 Feb 6.30pm
17 Feb - 8 March
Malcolm Smith Gallery One & Two
This mixed media exhibition features finalist works selected for the Estuary Artworks Awards 2012. Estuary Artworks aims to raise the profile of this critical waterway, movtivating communities to work together for it's protection, enhancement and restoration.
$9,000 prize money to be awarded. Judges are Chris Saines (Director of Auckland Art Gallery) and TJ McNamara (NZ Herald Arts and Features Writer). Contact Melissa Elliottexhibitions@uxbridge.org.nz for an entry form.
Media;
Howick and Pakuranga Times, 21 Dec 2011 http://www.times.co.nz/front-page-feature/environmental-message.html
FREE PUBLIC PROGRAMMES
*Wednesday 22 Feb 12pm - 1pm ARTIST DISCUSSION
A selection of finalists in this competition will discuss their artworks and inspiration
*Thursday 23 Feb 9.30am - 11am RANGER GUIDED WALK (cancelled due to bad weather)
Come and learn about the flora and fauna at your local estuary. Enjoy the great outdoors and make new friends. Meeting point is Waka Aranga Reserve, Prince Regent Drive (opposite Pigeon Mountain playground). Average level of fitness and mobility required.
Bookings essential, 25 spaces only. To book contact Uxbridge (09) 535 6467.
*Saturday 25 Feb 3.30pm - MARGARET MORLEY
Geological and ecological exploration of the estuary with Auckland Museum Research Associate Margaret Morley. Meet at the Northern end of main beach, Bucklands Beach. Wear enclosed shoes and bring any NZ shells you'd like identifed. Enquiries contact Margaret 576 8323
*Saturday 10 March 2pm - 4pm - BEACH CLEAN UP
Join us for a Beach Clean Up 10 March 2 - 4pm. Organised by the Tamaki Estuary Protection Society with the support of Uxbridge. Meet at the carpart at West Tamaki Road. As well as rubbish clearence, we will be removing rocks with Pacific Oysters which are a threat to our beaches along the estuary. Wear covered footwear, preferably gumboots.
There will be live music in the gallery Saturday March 3rd 11am - 12pm.
Thou shalt not Art on Sunday
21 October - 16 November
Four new graduates of Manukau School of Creative Arts invite their peers and current staff to explore the role of fear in art making.
Public Programmes:
At 11am on Saturday the 22nd October MSVA Lecturer Tessa Laird will lead a discussion with participating artists about the role of fear in art making.
What’s possible next (aka getting frequent flyer points out of your artwork) with Deborah Crowe
This class is designed for people of all levels who have existing artwork and are interested in exploring ways to extend it.
Creative strategies will be workshopped to build confidence around regenerating new works from existing ones and
developing critical thinking skills. Participants need to bring a recent work with them as a starting point. Wed 16th at 12.30pm
Emma McLellan print workshop using gel medium transfer, stencils, drawing and mixed media collage.
Participants need to bring photocopied images with them for use in gel medium transfer process. Thursday November 10th. 10- 1pm
Both workshops are limited to 15 students please phone the office on 535 6467 to book.
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Gallery
Tenei a Wairoa (This Place) - works from the
Manukau Legacy Collection
16 September - 4 October
Opens September 14 at 6.30
Featuring an exclusive selection of artworks from the Manukau Legacy Collection.
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Gallery
Howick Intermediate
Our Faces Our Families Our Future
3 – 8 September
Opens 2nd September 6.30pm
An exhibition celebrating the creativity and social action contribution by young people in our community. Experience authentic learning through visual arts, drama and music, presented by talented Howick Intermediate students who are passionate about their education.
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Gallery
Eat Your Art Out
August 10-30th
Eat Your Art Out will feature food-inspired atworks by artists from around New Zealand which celebrates the important role food plays in our society. The preparation and eating of food are significant cultural signifiers and throughout history the ritual of sharing a meal with others has symbolised a sense of community and social understanding. The exhibition will be accompanied by a programme of live in-house cooking demonstrations, food tastings, artist talks, as well as the production of a community recipe book
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Gallery Two
Domestic Bliss - Nicola Wright
August 12 - 30
Domestic Bliss is an exhibition of sculptural works by Nicola Wright, exploring the role of parenting, domesticity, and the repetitions of daily modern life. Nicola manipulates familiar everyday domestic objects, reassembling items into sculptural pieces, often with humour and irony in order to transform them into stand alone works of art.
Visit Nicola's website here: www.nicolawright.co.nz
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Gallery One:
Richard Boyd-Dunlop: A Survey 1990 - 2010
July 15th - August 3rd
A survey exhibition from expressionist artist Richard Boyd-Dunlop featuring a cross-section of paintings, drawings, mixed media and textile design created 1990 – 2010. Richard works mainly in acrylics, using pure colours to create all-over expressionist compositions within which the viewer discovers new elements at every glance.
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Gallery Two:
Graduate Art Teachers 2010
Tessa Donoghue, Sylvie Huang, Rachel Kang, Penny Lin, Katrina Lynch, Bridget Spencer, Kristy Wilson
July 15th - August 3rd
Newly graduated art teachers from The University of Auckland are presenting their new works to the community through the lens of identity from interdisciplinary perspectives.
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Gallery One:
Uxbridge School Show
June 22 - 29
Local secondary school art departments are invited to submit work by their Year 9-13 students in any media. From these submissions, Uxbridge will curate an exhibition showcasing their talents! A judging panel will select works for awards with prizes generously provided by artsupplies.co.nz. The event is also sponsored by SignSelect .
To visit artsupplies.co.nz for the latest art supplies, please visit their store: Unit E 312
Te Raukau Drive Botany Downs
Uxbridge School Show winners:
Years 9 & 10: Natalie O'Rorke (Botany Downs Secondary College); Sarah Chen (Saint Keintgern College); Sarah Little (Pakuranga College)
Year 11: Amanda Wijaya (Sancta Maria College); Sina Zhang (Pakuranga College)
Years 12 & 13: Joanne Chow (Macleans College); Tessa Meyer (Saint Kentigerns College); Stacey Upjohn (Howick College)
Click here for the article in the Eastern Courier
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Gallery One:
Rod Olliff Primal Line
May 27th - June 15th
An exhibition of acrylic paintings by Rod Oliff, a self-taught minimalist artist whose explorations into symbolism and geometry, in particular the ‘line’, serve to evoke emotions in the viewer - ‘To realise a harmony through balance, line, colour and even tension – a connection can be made through the eyes to the soul..’ (Rod Oliff)
Public Programmes:
Artist Discussion: Saturday 28th May, 1pm
Art Film Screening: Thursday 9th June, 7.30pm
Click here for the article in the Howick & Pakuranga Times
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Balanced Tension by Rod Olliff
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Gallery Two:
Brett Penlington Impressions of Nature
May 27th - June 15th
A series of images, created in camera, that present the photographer's love of nature. The images have an impressionistic style with subjects that range from the ancient Kaihikatea forests of the Whirinaki to coastal seascapes of both the east and west coasts.
Click here for the article in the Howick & Pakuranga Times
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Breakers by Brett Penlington
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Gallery One:
Sheyne Tuffery The Lost World
April 28th - May 18th
An exhibition of Sheyne Tuffery’s latest relief prints, oil paintings and digital works on paper. The Lost World explores what New Zealand’s first wave of Polynesian seafarers initially encountered in this garden of earthly delights with its enormous wingless birds and unique reptiles.
Public Programmes:
Artist talk: Opening night, 28 April, 7pm
Woodblock Printing with Sheyne: Sat 21 & Sun 22 May (To enrol in the workshop please contact reception (09) 535 6467)
Curator’s tour: Sat 30 April, 11am
Printmaking for Kids: Sat 14 May, 10am ($2) (Please register your interest with reception)
Click here for the article in the Howick & Pakuranga Times
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Waimanu and Hoi Ho by Sheyne Tuffery
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Gallert Two:
Kristy Griggs Trailgazers
April 28th - May 18th
Trailgazers is a premiere showcase of graphite portraits by local artist Kristy Griggs. Her pencil technique and compositional style serves to unveil the intrepid spirit of some of our most notable social pioneers – today’s groundbreakers and trailblazers.
Public Programmes:
Live Drawing Demonstrations: Every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday in the Malcolm Smith Gallery, 10am - 4pm
For the Love of Drawing Workshop: Sat 11 & Sun 12 June (To enrol in the workshop please contact reception (09) 535 6467)
Click here for the article in Howick & Pakuranga Times
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Gallery One:
Eastern Artscape: small sculptures
18th March - April 6th 2011
From March 18th – April 6th the Malcolm Smith Gallery at Uxbridge Creative Centre will be occupied by small sculptures of all mediums – bronze, glass, and wood – created by prestigious New Zealand sculptors including Jeff Thompson, John Edgar and Jim Wheeler.
Only limited by the size of their sculpture, artists were given free-reign as to what to submit to the small-sculpture exhibition. Many have departed from the plinth and have instead created free-standing or suspended sculptures to confront the limitations of sculpture and depart from its reputation of bulk and solidity.
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Gallery Two:
Brendan McGorry Works on Paper
18th March - April 6th 2011
The exhibition, part of McGorry’s prize for winning Estuary Artworks 2010, moves away from his large-scale paintings and installations and focuses on the drawing skills he honed during the NY Studio School’s drawing marathon based in Orvieto, Umbria. Participants travelled to chapels filled with Italian Renaissance frescoes and spent 12 hours a day drawing from life with charcoal over the 14-day period.
As a consequence, many of the drawings included in Works on Paper are directly influenced by this life-changing experience. Studio Offering is a twist on the frescoes by Giotto in Padua’s Scrovegni Chapel. In one of the frescoes the donor of the chapel, Enrico degli Scrovegni, is pictured gifting a miniature version of the chapel on his shoulder to Jesus. McGorry replicates this iconic scene, but instead of a chapel it is McGorry’s studio in inner-city Auckland, and rather than the chapel’s donor it is the artist himself.
These works are to be considered resolved pieces in their own right, rather than preparatory sketches for larger, painted works. The artist says, “I see the drawings as both finished work and working drawing.” For further information about McGorry’s artistic achievements please visit his website www.brendanmcgorry.com.
Brendan McGorry, an 11-time Wallace Art Award finalist, has an impressive exhibition history, more recently exhibiting an installation at the 2011 NZ Sculpture on the Shore and will be participating in White Night for the Auckland Arts Festival. McGorry will be presenting an artist talk as part of the Works on Paper exhibition on Thursday 24th March at 2pm in the Malcolm Smith Gallery at Uxbridge. All works on display will be for sale.
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Gallery One & Two:
Estuary Artworks 2011
11th February - 9th March 2011
Announcement of winner & finalists' exhibition opening:
Thursday February 10th, 6.30pm
This mixed media exhibition features finalist works selected for the Estuary Artworks Competition 2011. This significant art competition aims to encourage the Tamaki community, and the wider Auckland region, to recognise the importance of the Tamaki Estuary and highlight its severe pollution issues. While numerous environmental groups and councils are working towards improving the ecological values of the Estuary, it is still in need of protection and restoration.
One work will be selected as the winner, chosen by our panel of three judges, with the artist receiving $8,000 and the opportunity to have a solo exhibition at Uxbridge Creative Centre in 2012. This exhibition is the jewel in our crown at Uxbridge and we would love the public to come along and get involved - not only by attending the exhibition, but also participating in the numerous public programmes accompanying the event.
Public Programmes:
SATURDAY 12th & SUNDAY 13th FEBRUARY, 9am - 3pm
Mural Painting Days
Volunteers are needed to assist a group of year 7 & 8 students from Howick Intermediate School who have designed a mural to educate the public about the life cycles of the three species of fish they have seen in pakuranga stream. The students explored how their lives and number have diminished due to the four barriers to fish passage and other ecological facotrs, such as water temperature and clarity. In partnership with the Manukau Beautification Trust, the mural is located under moony’s bridge on the pakuranga stream and will be supervised by local artists Peter and Ruby Yi.If you are keen to be involved, please sign-up with your name, number, and which days/painting blocks you are available. Volunteers are asked to arrive 10minutes before their chosen painting block, and are suggested to wear old/comfortable clothing. please bring your own lunch as well.
TUESDAY 15th FEBRUARY, 1.30pm
Lost Fish: Links between Stream & Estuary
An environmental presentation and forum, featuring a hands-on interaction with species in the Tamaki Estuary eco-system, a powerpoint by Howick Intermediate Students and a response from Mayor Len Brown.
WEDNESDAY 16th FEBRUARY, 12pm
Estuary Clean-Up
With the generous support of the Sir Peter Blake Trust we will be cleaning up along the Estuary to preserve this vital waterway. Volunteers are asked to meet at Farm Cove Reserve Park on the Wakaraanga Reserve, 15 Arkley Avenue in Farm Cove. Please wear appropriate clothing and shoes. Lady Pippa Blake will be attending to give a helping hand.
THURSDAY 17th FEBRUARY,12pm
Tamaki Estuary: A Historical Look
A talk by ethnologist/anthropologist David Simmons about the history of the Tamaki Estuary.
THURSDAY 24th FEBRUARY, 1pm
Exhibition tour
A tour of Estuary Artworks 2011 exhibition.
SATURDAY 5th MARCH, 1.30pm
Estuary Explorations
Geological and ecological exploration of the estuary with Auckland Museum research associate Margaret Morley. Meet at Mellons Bay lower carpark at 1.30pm. Wear appropriate clothing and shoes. for further information contact the curator: exhibitions@uxbridge.org.nz / 09 535 6467
Click here for the article on Estuary Artworks 2011 winner Sarah Brill
Click here for the article on People's Choice Award winner Collette Fergus
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Estuary Artworks 2010 winner
The battle for the rebirth of Tahuna Torea by Brendan McGorry
Estuary Artworks 2011 winning work: Conserve or Catalogue by Sarah Brill
People's Choice Award winning work: The Key by Collette Fergus
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Gallery One & Two:
Master Class: Uxbridge Tutors Exhibition
14th January - 2nd February 2011
Uxbridge has a wide range of tutors specializing in different mediums. From photography, to life drawing, iconography, jewellery, cast glass, realism and abstract painting, Uxbridge tutors are a talented collective of full time and part time artists.
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Gallery One:
Muka Youth Prints - Adult Free Zone
17th & 18th December 2010
The best way to get young people acquainted with contemporary art is to get real works of art into their hands. A number of well known artists from all over the world will be exhibiting original lithographs in this exhibition which is only open to those under 18 years of age. These lithographs will be available for purchase at a set low price.
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Gallery One & Two:
Class Act
3rd - 13th December
Uxbridge has a wide range of talented students focusing on different mediums throughout the visual arts sector. Here is your opportunity for a close encounter with what our students are learning and what is on offer through classes at Uxbridge.
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Gallery One:
Travellers, Trinkets and Tourist Icons
5 - 17 NOVEMBER 2010
How often do we share mixed feelings of both excitement and resentment when we hear the word ‘tourism’? Some see it as an opportunity for development and exchange; others imagine the gradual destruction of everything they hold dear.
In this exhibition one will be exposed to the work of ten contemporary Hokianga artists working in a range of mediums where each in their own unique way ‘deftly play with that thin line which lies between souvenir, artefact and artwork.’ (Strathdee, L. 2009)
Utilising a diverse range of materials such as plastic bags, combs and wooden lawn bowls; these artists work their magic to transform these items into an eclectic group of artworks that is stunning in its simplicity. The exhibition will evolve as it moves; as items sell their replacements will change and with each showing the exhibition itself becomes the traveller and the work the mementos.
Image: Tautoko, by Hinemoa Hauraki
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Gallery Two:
Pakuranga College Pakuranga College Technology Exhibition
5 - 17 NOVEMBER 2010
An exhibition showcasing students' work from the Textiles, Graphics, Wood & Engineering Departments.
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Chris Hargreaves The Halo Project
15 - 31 October
Artist Discussion Saturday 30th October 11am
Sculptor and Multimedia Artist, Chris Hargreaves presents a new work as part of the Manukau Festival of Arts. In this Sculptural event Hargreaves presents a number of field sound recordings made through out the Manukau geographic region. Suspended in mid-air the audience is confronted by the culmination of contrasting sounds of Manukau into one place. Over the course of the Arts Festival, Hargreaves will continue to record audio and update the recordings.
THIS EXHIBITION IS PART OF THE MANUKAU FESTIVAL OF ARTS.
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Gallery One:
The Kelliher Collection - Past and Present
8th - 28th October
For over 20 years from 1956 the well publicised, annual Kelliher Art Awards gave the clear message that landscape painting was the pre-eminent New Zealand art form. This comprehensive exhibition will display prize-winning paintings from the heyday of the Award alongside more recently collected modern landscape paintings held by the Kelliher Art Trust. Curated by Peter Shaw.
Image: Two Sheds and a Power Pole, by Dick Frizzell 2009. Acrylic on canvas.
PUBLIC PROGRAMMES;
*Curator's Tour Saturday 9 October 11am
*Mums & Bubs Exhibition Floor Talk Tuesday 19 October 10am (contact Melissa (09) 535 6467 for further details)
THIS EXHIBITION IS PART OF THE MANUKAU FESTIVAL OF ARTS.
Gallery Two:
Hohepa Helios Many Ones
3rd - 22nd September
An exhibition featuring the works of Mark Warner, and others from Hohepa Helios, Auckland. Hohepa Helios provides opportunities in vocational and community participation services for intellectually disabled people.
http://www.times.co.nz/cms/front_page_feature/2010/09/special_talents_go_on_show.php
PLEASE NOTE, THE GALLERY WILL BE SHUT FRIDAY 10 SEPTEMBER DUE TO UNFORESEEN CIRCUMSTANCES, WE APOLOGISE FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE.
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Gallery One:
Through the Looking Glass
3rd - 22nd September
A self portrait is an artist's representation of themselves, an exploration by the artist controlling what and how the audience views them. Uxbridge is proud to present this group exhibition looking at the ideas and values behind a self portrait.
http://www.stuff.co.nz/auckland/local-news/eastern-courier/4091397/Self-portraits-on-show
PUBLIC PROGRAMMES;
*Artists at Lunch - Thursday 9 Sept 12pm
Three exhibiting artists (Amanda Beddis, Brendan McGorry and Stephen Martyn Welch) discuss their work for ten minutes each FREE
*Face off (children's self portrait workshop) - Sat 11 Sept 11am - 12pm
The workshop will concentrate on proportion, placement and colour. Suitable for 5 - 12 year olds. Books essential. $4 p/person
*Portrait Workshop with Penny Lin - Thurs 16 Sept 12pm - 1pm
Come and learn the basics of drawing a portrait with local artist Penny Lin. Suitable for all ages. Entry by gold coin donation.
*Badge Making - Sat 18 Sept 11am - 2pm
Visit the exhibition and draw your own self portrait which will then be made into a badge. Suitable for all ages. $1 p/person.
Image: Self with bird, by Amanda Beddis
PLEASE NOTE, THE GALLERY WILL BE SHUT FRIDAY 10 SEPTEMBER DUE TO UNFORESEEN CIRCUMSTANCES, WE APOLOGISE FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE.
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Gallery Two:
Maria Fowler Evolution of Thought
6th - 26th August
Maria Fowler, an Uxbridge Tutor, explores the journey of alternative realities that lay within us but may need help to emerge. Evolution of thought demonstrates the synthesis between traditional painting methods and computer generated art.
Artist at Lunch - Thursday 19 August 12pm. Maria Fowler discusses the concept of her exhibition. FREE
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Gallery One:
Exposed (4)
6th - 26th August
Uxbridge is proud to present our 4th exhibiiton celebrating the art of cast glass. Featuring established New Zealand artists, this exhibition promises to impress the viewer with the artists pushing the boudaries when working in this exciting medium.
Image: Conundrum, by Evelyn Dunstan
PUBLIC PROGRAMMES;
- Artist at Lunch - Thursday 12 August 12pm, three exhibiting artists will discuss the work in the exhibition. FREE
- Mums and Bubs Tour with Jillian McKenzie - Tuesday 10 August 10am. An exhibition tour primarily aimed at mothers with chidlren under 2, come along for a 20 minute exhibition tour, meet some other mums with similar passions and enjoy a coffee in the cafe afterwards. $5 per person, includes coffee.
- Ann Robinson Documentary Screening (Screentime Productions) Gold coin entry. Tuesday 10 August 11.30am and Wednesday 18 August 11.30am.
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Gallery One & Two:
Anne Frank - A History for Today
2nd - 29th July
This exhibition portrays the history of the rise of Hitler and the Holocaust in which six million Jews and millions of other people lost their lives. It also shows how the Frank family were respected citizens in Germany, how the Nazi dictatorship made them outcasts and the story of Anne Franks Diary.
The Anne Frank story is well known in New Zealand, many New Zealanders young and old have visited the Anne Frank House in Amsterdam. The story of Anne Frank is part of the New Zealand curriculum.
Anne Frank's Diaries and other related publications will be for sale at this exhibition.
Article in Eastern Courier http://www.stuff.co.nz/auckland/local-news/eastern-courier/3838972/Anne-Frank-story-told-at-exhibition
Article in Howick and Pakuranga Times http://www.times.co.nz/cms/front_page_feature/2010/06/show_of_horror_and_hope.php?page=1
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Gallery Two:
Jono Steven Travelography
4th - 17th June
Local photographer Jono Steven presents Travelography - a snap shot into the thousands of images taken over two years during travel and life overseas. The images represent experiences and memories of different cultures, customs, history and everyday life. The exhibition is part of the Auckland Festival of Photography.
This project is funded with assistance of the Creative Community Scheme, Manukau City.
MEET THE ARTIST - Jono Steven will be in the gallery 5 and 12 June 11am - 2pm to answer questions and talk to you about his artwork.
Article in H&P Times http://www.times.co.nz/cms/arts/arts_news/2010/06/show_of_life_and_beauty.php
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Gallery One:
Pins and Needles
4th - 17th June
Textiles are necessary to human survival and culture. This group exhibition looks at contemporary appraoches to working with a medium which has had a life long battle with domesticity.
Image: Maori Maiden Doll, by Shona Tawhiao
Cinema Club Screening; 14 June 8pm - The September Issue
Article in Eastern Courier http://www.stuff.co.nz/auckland/local-news/eastern-courier/3771456/Textile-tutors-work-on-show
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Gallery One:
Korero
14th - 27th May
Invited artists make artwork in response to New Zealand poetry chosen by Siobhan Harvey on the theme of conversation and dialogue. The winning artwork will be awarded $1,000 in memory of local poet Bernard Gadd.
Poetry performances opening night by Serie Bradford, Janet Charman, Siobhan Harvey, Alexandra Fraser, Renee Liang and Iain Sharp.
Image: Air, by Nick Fedaff. Inspired by the poem Air, by Iain Sharp.
ARTISTS AT LUNCH - Thursday 20 May 12pm. Three exhibiting artists will be discussing their artwork for ten minutes each. FREE.
Classical music in the gallery, Thursday 20 May 10.30 - 11.45am.
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Gallery Two:
Fired Up
16th April - 6th May
A group exhibition featuring exquisite pottery from 10 New Zealand ceramic artists.
http://www.times.co.nz/cms/arts/arts_news/2010/04/treasures_on_show.php
Image; Grey and Black with Red, by Fran Maguire
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Gallery One:
The Living Room
16th April - 6th May
Uxbridge, along with 4 legs (www.4legs.co.nz) present a group exhibition showcasing contemporary lights as an art form. Join us for a mulled wine at the exhibition opening at the later time of 7pm, celebrating the arrival of winter and to enjoy these lights after dusk.
Nautilus, by Rebecca Asquith
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Gallery One & Two:
Authentic Learning Journeys
9th & 10th April
Somerville Intermediate and Mission Heights Junior College combined arts exhibition brings to you Authentic Learning Journeys. This exhibition aims to raise awareness of the value of art in schools by profiling a selection of children's work produced over a term.
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Gallery Two:
Penny Lin 0168 HOURS
19th March - 7th April
Penny Lin, winner of Estuary Artworks 2009, brings her creativity and generosity to the Howick Community through an exhibition of drawings.
Media - Eastern Courier http://www.stuff.co.nz/auckland/local-news/eastern-courier/3394554/Money-can-t-buy-Pennys-new-artwork
Artist Discussion - Tuesday 23 March 1pm, Penny will be discussing her exhibition and the process she went through. FREE
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Gallery One & Two:
Easter Recollections (Part of Crossings 2010)
19th March - 7 April
Selected artists tell their Easter Recollections through various visual art mediums in this dynamic and contemporary exhibition.
Eastern Courier Article on Kathie Hewitt's donated artwork. http://www.stuff.co.nz/auckland/local-news/eastern-courier/3471912/Celebrating-Easter-at-Uxbridge
Artist Demonstration - Don Guy will be in the gallery Wednesday 24 March 11am - 1pm demonstrating his fluid and fast paced painting style.
Crossings Easter Festival is a collaboration between Uxbridge Arts Centre, Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Parish and All Saints. The festival is comprised of music, movies, art and drama. For a PDF version of all events, please contact Melissa on exhibitions@uxbridge.org.nz or come into Uxbridge.
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Gallery One & Two:
Estuary Artworks 2010
12th February - 10th March
This mixed media exhibition features finalist works selected for the Estuary Artworks Awards. Estuary Artworks aims to raise the profile of this critical waterway, encouraging community protection from all forms of pollution through exploration of visual arts. Sponsored by ARC, first prize $8,000. Proudly supported by Tamaki Estuary Steering Group, Manukau City Council.
Howick and Pakuranga Times http://www.times.co.nz/cms/arts/arts_news/2009/12/art_prize_up_to__8k.php
http://www.times.co.nz/cms/arts/arts_news/2010/02/art100026851.php
PUBLIC PROGRAMMES - FREE FLOOR TALKS;THURSDAY 4 MARCH 12PM - Selected artists will be discussing their finalist works in the Estuary Artworks exhibition.
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Estuary Artworks 2010 winner Brendan McGorry
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Fencible Walk
Eastern Artscape - outdoor sculpture exhibition
19 - 25th February
Uxbridge, along with Howick Village Association presents a week long event of garden tours, a sculpture exhibition in Fencible walk, artist demonstrations, gardening workshops and local artists open up their studio to the public. PUBLIC PROGRAMMES - FREE
DEMONSTRATIONS Saturday 20 Feb 11am - 1pm, Uxbridge Cafe - Ron Gribble - painting demonstrations
Saturday 20 Feb 10am - 1pm - Fencible Walk - carving demonstrations by Uenuku, Mikel Durel and Riet Van Lieshout
Sunday 21 Feb 10am - 2pm - Fencible Walk - carving demonstration by Andrew Deadman
Monday 22 Feb 11am - 2pm, Fencible Walk Gillian Elmslie - soft stone demonstrations
Saturday 20 Feb - Thursday 25 Feb - 10am - 2pm - Penny Lin - illustration demonstrations
Tuesday 23 Feb 10am - 3pm - Fencible Walk - Mikel Durel - carving demonstration
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Striking Koru, by Sarah Brill
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Gallery One & Two:
Tutors Exhibition
15th January - 1st February
Uxbridge has a wide range of tutors specializing in different mediums. From photography, to life drawing, iconography, jewellery, cast glass, realism and abstract painting, Uxbridge Tutors are a talented collective of full time and part time artists.
Rape of Europa, by Brendan McGorry
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PARTICIPANTS, OPENS 26 NOV 6.30PM
27 NOV - 16 DEC
Malcolm Smith Gallery 1 & Gallery 2,
Works by the talented students of Uxbridge. A showcase into the classes we offer and a great insight as to what can be achieved for prospective new students to Uxbridge. This group exhibition highlights emerging talent.
Media: http://www.times.co.nz/cms/arts/arts_news/2009/11/from_realism_to_abstract.php Howick and Pakuranga Times
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OUR PEOPLE, OUR PLACES, OUR PASSIONS,
OPENS 20 NOV 6PM, 21 NOV
Malcolm Smith Gallery & Gallery 2
Howick Intermediate invites you to celebrate our learning journey. Experience authentic learning in displays presented by talented students who are passionate about their education! During the exhibition, students from Howick Primary and Owairoa Primary will join us as we celebrate the learning we have shared across a community of schools.
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FATU FEU'U, MATA O TAGOLOA (THE EYES OF TAGALOA)
OPENS 29 OCT 6.30PM, 30 OCT - 18 NOV, Gallery 2
Fatu Feu'u has successfully bridged the cultural traditions between Samoa and New Zealand through his expressive prints and paintings. This solo exhibition will feature works on the theme of Tagaloa, the Heavenly Being and God of the universe for the Samoan people and all Polynesian cultures.
Media
http://www.times.co.nz/cms/arts/arts_news/2009/11/art_show_for_samoa.php Howick and Pakuranga Times
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Mata o Tagaloa, by Fatu Feu'u
1-6/37 2009 Serigraph
This image is currently held at Okai Oceanikart, Mount Eden
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TAONGA TUKU IHO (TREASURES OF OUR HERITAGE),
Malcolm Smith Gallery
OPENS 29 OCT 6.30PM, 30 OCT - 18 NOV
A rare and beautiful collection of Bone and Pounamu carvings by New Zealand artists. Bone carving demonstrations in the gallery by artist Don Campbell 7 and 11 Nov 12 - 2pm and Traditional Binding and Cordage technique demonstrations 10 and 12 Nov 12 - 1pm.
Media: http://www.stuff.co.nz/auckland/local-news/manukau-courier/2774100/Tiny-statues-b...
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/arts/news/article.cfm?c_id=544&objectid=10605464 NZ Herald
http://www.times.co.nz/cms/arts/arts_news/2009/11/carving_out_a_niche.php Howick and Pakuranga Times
http://www.infonews.co.nz/news.cfm?l=1&t=73&id=43993 Congratulations to Lilach Paul, this year's winner of the Objective Art Awards. Lilach is an exhibiting artist in Taonga Tuku Iho.
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Kaitiaki (guardian), by Luke Gardiner
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INSPIRATION OF THE KOREAN ARTISTS
OPENS 6 OCT 6.30PM, 7 - 23 OCT
Malcolm Smith Gallery
The Korean Fine Arts Association of New Zealand (KFANZ) is based in Auckland and was established on 2002. In this exhibition, twenty-two KFANZ members exhibit work in a range of artistic mediums, both traditional and contemporary.
The Korean Fine Arts Association of New Zealand views the visual arts as a significant means of creating awareness and understanding between people. The works in this exhibition depict and further the development of Korean art in a New Zealand context and provide gallery visitors with an excellent opportunity to experience a wide variety of Korean art and culture.
Media: http://www.times.co.nz/cms/arts/arts_news/2009/10/korean_fine_art_on_show.php
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Three Fishes / immigrant,
Kijae A Lee
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CONFLICT AND COMPASSION, WORKS BY ROD OLLIFF, G1
PURE JOY, WORKS BY SANTURI RUNGAH, G2
OPENS 17 SEPT 7PM, 18 - 23 SEPT
Both Rod and Santuri are very exciting emerging artists with strong bold works. Rod's are carefully constructed and stripped back to a bare minimum but revealing great power in their statement. Santuri's are riotous in colour and stroke and are filled with glowing energy.
This exhibition is open Saturday 19 and Sun 20 September 10am - 4pm.
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NORTHERN MINE 28 AUGUST - 15 SEPTEMBER G1
A COLLECTION OF MIXED MEDIA WORK BY ARTISTS FROM THE QUARRY, WHANGAREI
OPENS 27 AUG 6.30pm
Live poetry readings by Rachele Donaldson and Peter Larson opening night
Featuring Helen Bownes, Rachele Donaldson, Axelle Faur, Haydn Harding, Kristin Kay, Hana Ott, Joe Porter, Kirsten Pleitner and Forbes Roxbourgh.
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Flamenco, by Axelle Faur
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THE BIRDS CALL, THE DAY BEGINS, I AM ALIVE 31 JULY – 13 AUG
WORKS BY MELLONS BAY PRIMARY SCHOOL STUDENTS
G2
A refreshing perspective of the world around us captured through colourful digital photography. Behind the lens of these camera are the keen eyes of 9 and 10 year old students from Mellons Bay Primary who have been exploring the fundamentals of digital photography and investigating how visual ideas can be communicated.
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MELODIOUS ART 31 JULY – 13 AUG, OPENS THURSDAY 30 JULY 5.30PM
SHORT PERFORMANCE OPENING NIGHT BY MUSICIAN DONALD NICHOLLS. SOLO CLARINET PERFORMANCE OF 'SYRINX' BY DEBUSSY.
G1
Working with pieces of music selected by local musicians Katharine and Peter Watts, artists make work in response to the music. There are five pieces of music which explore a variety of musical genres from classical to contemporary and moods from chaotic to cool. This group themed exhibition will explore ideas of pitch, tempo, harmony, melody, rhythm and sound through the artist's chosen medium. Not to be missed.
Cinema Club Screening; 4
10 August 2009, 7.30pm
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Cadenza, by Sally Blyth
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PHOENIX 10 – 25 JULY, OPENS THURSDAY 9 JULY 5.30PM
WORKS BY KATYPIE
G2
The nest of little Phoenix has been destroyed by a storm. Phoenix needs a new home so she recruits help from her native New Zealand friends. Together they will build a better nest for Phoenix in the beautiful Aotearoa forest. Katharine Ngatai works with spray paint and acrylic on resin.
Exhibition discussion facilitated by KatiePie Saturday 18 July at 11.30am.
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Snapper. Katharine Ngatai
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TE AHO TUIA 10 - 25 JULY, WEARABLE ARTS SHOW THURSDAY 9 JULY 6.30PM
G1
Wearable art from seven local schools reflecting the themes of Matariki will be showcased during a catwalk show opening night and will be on display in the gallery for the duration of the exhibition. Schools involved are Botany Downs Secondary School, Farm Cove Intermediate, Howick College, Macleans College, Pakuranga College, Sommerville Intermediate School and Saint Kentigerns College. Entry to the opening night is by donation of a non perishable food item. Matariki is an important time for family to gather and reflect on past and future, come and join in the celebrations. There will be performances opening night by local music group SmoothStream http://www.smoothstream.co.nz/.
Guest Judge; Shona Tawhiao
This event is proudly sponsored by;
Edpac NZ Ltd 0800 433 722
iD with Style 021 958 240
Inner Concepts (Enhancing your Living Environment) http://www.innerconcepts.co.nz/
Purfex (MANNEQUINS AND FORMS) http://www.purfex.com/
John Russell Menswear www.johnrussellmenswear.co.nz
Artform Mannequins www.artformmannequins.co.nz
Artist Discussion with textile artist Kate Sellar 23 July 10.30am.
Cinema club screening; Te Rua, 13 July 2009, 6.30pm. $8 p/person
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Autumn Fairy. Taylor Woodmass
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LIGHTBRUSH PAINTING 5 – 23 JUNE, OPENS THURSDAY5 JUNE 6.30PM
WORKS BY CAMERON BROADHURST
G2
Cameron Broadhurst’s experimental black and white photography takes the old art of ink painting as inspiration for new forays into realms of light and darkness. This exhibition is part of the 2009 Auckland Festival of Photography.
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Inklight 19. Cameron Broadhurst
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1, 2, 3, 5 - 23 JUNE, OPENS THURSDAY 5 JUNE 6.30PM
G1
1, 2, 3 features small artwork by selected established and emerging artists – priced to suit the wallet! 100 x 100mm works are $113; 200 x 200mm works are $225; and 300 x 300mm works are $338.
Featuring Rozeanne Doherty, Andy Kingston, Penny Lin, Daron Parton, Ian Axtell, Rama Aycrigg, Kirsty Black, Nick Fedaeff, Lyell Fitchett, James Lawrence, Caz Mackie, Simona Madonna, Desiree Oosthuysen-Loe, Heather Owens, Helen Parsons, Kelly Poulton, Anna Rees, Katie Rewa Davies, Kate Sellar, Alecia Steel, Mark Warner and Lauren Worsley.
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(phone 535 6467 to check). Exhibitions are not open during public holiday weekends. Admission is free of charge. We now have two Gallerys at Uxbridge, Gallery 1 (G1) and Gallery 2 (G2)
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METAL MATTERS 8 - 21 MAY
G1
Metal sculpture in all its variety and innovation, this is a group show that is bound to intrigue, challenge and amuse the viewer with the artists stretching our pre-conceived ideas about this seemingly hard and inflexible medium.
Featuring work by artists; Trevor Askin, Eve Black, Sarah Brill, Will Clijsen, Jason Denholm, Barry Down, Olivier Duhamel, Michelle Farrell, Sean Kerrigan, Ad Leijnen, Neil Miller, Chris Moore, Robert Onnes, Louise Purvis, Sally Smith, Jeff Thomson, Gae Webster and Aimie Whiting.
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EASTER SHOW 8 - 30 APRIL
G1
A mixed media group exhibition of established artists and emerging talent. This exhibition focuses on the themes, sentiments and emotions of Easter, one of the most important events in the Christian calendar.
Easter Talk: Jacky Sewell and Gae Webster Saturday 25 April 11.30am
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Into the Darkness. Peter Merrick
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FINDING THE STILL POINT - LADIES AND LANDSCAPES - LAUREN WORSLEY
6 - 19 MARCH
G2
Lauren is a local emerging New Zealand artist who has painted throughout her life, recently having given up climbing the corporate ladder in order to paint full time. Lauren draws inspiration from the vibrant, stark and saturated hues of the New Zealand coast and landscapes, striving to capture a mood, spiritual or emotional state through the use of colour and line.
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ESTUARY ARTWORKS 13 FEB - 2 MARCH
G1 & G2
This Exhibition shows works selected for the Estuary Artworks Award 2009, which aims to raise the profile of this critical waterway, encouraging people to protect it from all forms of pollution. Sponsored by the Auckland Regional Council, there is a First Prize of $4000 and a Peoples Choice Award of $1000. Fee of $20 to enter this competition.
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TELLING YOUR STORY 2 16 JAN - 4 FEB
G2
Everyone has a story to tell. Art making is a living process. This exhibition shows work by artists from Hohepa/Hellios, an organisation which offers opportunities for people with intellectual disabilities, providing a positive learning environment in a creative space.
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UXBRIDGE TUTORS’ 16 JAN - 4 FEB
G1
Works by Uxbridge’s own tutors. This exhibition is a great opportunity for you to see what can be achieved if you attend a class at Uxbridge in the future and to see the depth of talent amongst those who teach here.
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Te Kakano - The Seed (G1) 11 - 28 July 2008
This exciting exhibition features artwork by students from Howick Primary, Sancta Maria College, Howick College, St Kentigern College, Botany Downs Secondary School, Mangere College, Pakuranga College, Edgewater College and Macleans College. Celebrating Ka Pu Te Ruha, Ka Hao Te Rangatahi – The older generation moves on for the new generation.
Outdoor Hangi Saturday 12th July at 4pm. $20 per family, $10 per Adult, $5 per child.
Children’s Canoe Making Workshop Tuesday 15th July 10am - 12noon $10pp
Matariki Story Telling by Taini Drummond Thursday 24th July 10am - 11am
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TOHUNGA -"The Seer" (G2) 11 - 28 July 2008
A contemporary and conceptual look at Tohungism by Wendy Hannah and Katz Maihi. The role it plays in Maori society today, and its connections to the past.
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Memoirs From the Past (G1 & G2) 2 - 6 August 2008
Contemporary gentle paintings that explore places and early rural life, by three emerging local artists – Raewyn Neale, Diana White and Beryl Wilson.
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Crawled out of the Woodwork (G1) 29 August - 16 September 2008
This exciting exhibition will consist of wooden artwork by established New Zealand artists, celebrating wooden sculpture for its artistic nature rather than its functionality.
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See What I Mean (G2) 29 August - 16 September 2008
This exhibition features recent ‘insider art’ from Corrections students currently studying towards a Diploma in Art and Creativity with the Learning Connexion. It provides a rare opportunity to view some of the diverse art emerging from within local Corrections facilities.
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East Auckland Embroiderers Guild Annual Exhibition (G1 & G2) 19 - 24 September 2008
A Needlework exhibition of works from the members of the recently established East Auckland Embroiderers Guild. The presentation will give great insight into the use of traditional stitching techniques used with modern innovative designs, fabrics and threads.
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Vroom Vroom (G1) 10 - 24 October 2008
This exciting exhibition will consist of artwork by established New Zealand artists. Featuring: painting, jewellery, sculpture, glass & photography. It aims to celebrate the diversity of artistic response in relation to the same theme the car.
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Children's Art Exhibition (G2) 9 - 24 October 2008
Works by the students of Uxbridge. Exhibition Opening Sat 11 October 10.30am -12.30noon.
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Our Time Our Place (G1 & G2) 31 October - 5 November 2008
Modern, contemporary and realistic works of our beautiful coastline, district and heritage. Howick seen through eyes of the artist, portraying who we are and where we live.
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Participants Exhibition (G1 & G2) 28 November - 17 December 2008
Works by the students’ of Uxbridge. This exhibition is a great insight into what can be achieved for prospective new students who plan to attend a class at Uxbridge in the future. It also highlights emerging talent. Exhibition Opening: 27 November at 6pm.
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PAKURANGA COLLEGE TECHNOLOGY EXHIBITION
Gallery Two: 5 - 17 NOVEMBER 2010
An exhibition showcasing students' work from the Textiles, Graphics, Wood & Engineering Departments.
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