Past Exhibitions and Events

Exhibitions and events that have been held at Te Kōputu in the past are presented below in reverse chronological order (newest first).

MMCA - Painting and Drawing Opening and Award Presentation

Date:

Sat, 16/02/2019 - 5:30pm to 7:00pm

Location: Te Kōputu a te whanga a Toi – Whakatāne Library and Exhibition Centre
Cost: Free, but spaces are limited. RSVP essential.

This is the official opening of the 2019 Molly Morpeth Canaday Award – Painting and Drawing exhibition.

Entrants, special guests, sponsors, and art enthusiasts will gather to celebrate the new works on show. Official proceedings (speeches and presentation of awards) start at 6.

2019 Molly Morpeth Canaday Award - Painting and Drawing Guest Judge - Dr. Christopher McAuliffe

MMCA Guest Judge's Special Topic Talk

Date:

Thu, 14/02/2019 - 5:00pm to 7:00pm

2019 Molly Morpeth Canaday Award - Painting and Drawing Guest Judge - Dr. Christopher McAuliffe will present a talk on the topic "Is Art for Everyone?" Bring a plate and join us for a shared dinner after the talk.

Meralda Warren, Breadfruit Leaves, 2008, ‘Uru bark tapa, Courtesy of the artist.

The Pitcairn Tapa Room

Date:

Sun, 02/12/2018 - 12:00am to Sun, 03/02/2019 - 12:00am

The Pitcairn Tapa Room looks into the unique history and material culture of Pitcairn Islanders and their descendants. The exhibition includes tapa made by Meralda Warren; engravings of historical figures by Jean Clarkson; and examples of tapa and related tools.

Hei III: Awas Side (our place)

Date:

Sun, 02/12/2018 - 12:00am to Sun, 03/02/2019 - 12:00am

Hei III: Awas Side (our place) celebrates ten years of collaboration between Pacific artists Jean Clarkson and Sue Pearson. The exhibition explores their heritage and history of migration - from Tahiti to Pitcairn to Norfolk Island and Aotearoa.

“Figments selection -collaborative works”

Bindings

Date:

Sat, 08/12/2018 - 12:00am to Sun, 03/02/2019 - 12:00am

In Bindings, Whakatāne artists Lea-Anne Sheather and Mandy Hague offer audiences what at first glance looks like a truly fantastical world, filled with curious beasts and shadowy landscapes. But look closer and you will find the universe they are depicting is disconcertingly familiar.