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).

Workshop: Tapa Decoration Techniques

Date: 

Sat, 02/02/2019 - 10:30am to 1:00pm

Create a small artwork using various techniques and approaches from the Pacific Islands, including stencil, stamping, rubbing and direct print. This workshop is led by Jean Clarkson and Sue Pearson, the artists behind Hei III: Awas Side (our place).

Workshop: Collaborative Collage

Date: 

Sun, 13/01/2019 - 10:30am to 1:30pm

Explore the art of collage in a fun workshop led by exhibiting artists Mandy Hague and Lea-Anne Sheather. Participants will create an exciting collaborative collage mural together, which will be displayed at Te Kōputu – Whakatāne’s Library and Exhibition Centre.

Infinitely Varied

Date: 

Sat, 22/09/2018 - 9:00pm to Wed, 28/11/2018 - 5:00pm

The Kelliher Art Trust collection comprises just over 100 paintings, the majority of which are New Zealand landscapes, that won prizes or awards in the Kelliher Art Competition, held most years between 1956 and 1977.

Tools of the Trade, 2018, Red and blue, wooden block, Mixed media by Lauren Lysaght

Date: 

Sat, 08/09/2018 - 9:00am to Sun, 25/11/2018 - 4:30pm

In Kutarere Sunrise, New Zealand mixed media artist Lauren Lysaght encourages audiences to take the hand of her childhood self and brings them with her into the butcher shop once owned by her dad, Nelson Lysaght.

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