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Start Date
26 May - &nbsZ;
End Date
31 May 2026
Artist
Abbie Calhoun
Main Image
Origins by Abbie Calhoun. A wood cut or linotype print, in earthy ochre coloured ink. Densely packed forest trees support a floating figure, at peace and half submerged in the canopy.
Opening Hours
Tuesday - Sunday 3:30-6:30pm
Description

This show explores ideas of migration as an earth right, belonging, the power of ancestral and new lands, and the connection between land and humanity.

There is an undisputed importance of boundaries for protecting people and their land from further colonization and conquering, as well as protecting the first people of the land—a people who universally are most connected to and respectful of the land. Simultaneously, humanity’s connection to the earth exists and is capable of flourishing regardless of boundaries and must exist in spite of consumerism, xenophobia, or a sense of strangeness.

When I am no longer where the land reared me, I will still walk dirt roads, feel grass beneath my feet, take breath from the trees and flowers, allow the strange to become familiar; and, in doing so, the ground will learn my name.

 

EVENTS

Closing night event
Saturday 30 May, 5 - 7 pm

 

CONTACT

Instagram: @abbiecalhounart

Start Date
2 June - &nbsZ;
End Date
7 June 2026
Artist
Mara Elwood
Main Image
Marine-like creature sculptures
Opening
Opening Hours
Tuesday - Friday: 12-6pm
Saturday: 11-5pm
Sunday: 11-3pm
Description

Art and Pain: Living with chronic pain through art, is a powerful and deeply personal exhibition by Mara Elwood. Through her work, Mara shares insights into living with chronic pain, offering both reflection and connection through creative expression.

Visitors are invited to contribute to a co-created art installation and try one of the techniques used in a daily year-long practice piece Mara will be exhibiting.

Mara is also using this exhibition as a fundraiser for Migraine Foundation Aotearoa New Zealand. All proceeds from sales of the show, including ceramic pieces, Amigurumi creatures, and upcycled canvas multimedia art will be donated to the foundation to support our advocacy work.

 

CONTACT

Instagram

Start Date
9 June - &nbsZ;
End Date
13 June 2026
Artist
Emily Harris
Main Image
Black and white abstract collage by Emily Harris
Opening
Opening Hours
Tuesday to Saturday: 11am - 6pm
Sunday: 11am - 2pm
Description

Emily's solo exhibition of affordable, abstract collages is inspired by land and city scapes. Emily incorporates paper collage and mark making, using a minimal palette and repetition to build depth in her work.

 

CONTACT

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Start Date
16 June - &nbsZ;
End Date
21 June 2026
Artist
Ar-Em Bañas
Main Image
Poster for Bakla gallery exhibition
Opening
Opening Hours
Tuesday - Sunday: 11am-5pm
Description

BAKLA is a week-long showcase of creative works and community events that explore and celebrate Filipino Queerness in Te Whanganui-a-Tara, Aotearoa.

 

Events / Workshops

FREE/KOHA Tagalog Lessons, 20 June (Saturday), 1pm - 2:30pm

FREE/KOHA Baybayin Workshop, 20 June (Saturday), 3pm onwards

 

Contact

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