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).

Rodger Harrison ,Tokaanu, Taupo 1965, Oil on board, 3rd Prize 1965 Kelliher Art Competition, courtesy of the Kelliher Art Trust

Gallery Talk: Christopher Johnstone - Curator, Kelliher Art Trust

Date:

Sat, 22/09/2018 - 11:00am to 12:00pm

Whakatāne Museum and Arts is privileged to be hosting this informal gallery talk with Christopher Johnstone, Curator, Kelliher Art Trust. Christopher will share his thoughts on the relevance of the Kelliher Art Competition and landscape painting today, followed by a review of a selection of favourite works from the exhibition.

Capital Collection – Eastern Bay Edition

Date:

Sat, 07/07/2018 - 12:00am to Sun, 16/09/2018 - 12:00am

With this Capital Collection exhibition, surround yourself with some of New Zealand's most interesting art, and see how it explains our community and our world from your own unique perspective.

Tools of the Trade, 2018, Beige and Black, wooden block, Mixed media

Gallery Talk: Lauren Lysaght | Kutarere Sunrise

Date:

Sat, 08/09/2018 - 11:00am to 12:00pm

Join mixed media artist Lauren Lysaght as she discusses her new exhibition – Kutarere Sunrise – and explains the processes and stories behind her artworks.

Malcom Akehurst, Christchurch Redzone, 2018

Visual Expressions

Date:

Sat, 16/06/2018 - 12:00am to Sun, 02/09/2018 - 12:00am

The 2018 Whakatāne Society of Arts and Crafts exhibition, Visual Expressions addresses a theme of black, white and wood – and showcases the members’ diversity of inspiration, method and materials.

Te Haunui Tuna, Tumatauenga, pencil on paper, 2018

Atua - Spirits and Gods of Aotearoa

Date:

Sat, 07/07/2018 - 12:00am to Sun, 02/09/2018 - 12:00am

With Atua: Spirits and Gods of Aotearoa, visitors to the gallery get an honest look into the illustrative workings and incredible craftsmanship of an emerging local artist.