Master of Philosophy, Master of Fine Arts, Bachelor of Arts-Social Science and Certificate in Māori Studies, Debbi Thyne tutors Art History and Design at Waiariki, now Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology.
Kay Boreham looks back on the history of the event, from its inception in 1986, through its various phases, trials and tribulations that have seen it grown into one of the country’s most keenly contested Art Awards.
Sat, 12/11/2016 - 12:00am to Sun, 22/01/2017 - 12:00am
Toured by the McNamara Gallery, this collection of Laurence Aberhart photographs sits alongside items from the Museum’s collection to create a conversation about the history, evolution, science, and future of wood in Aotearoa.
Sat, 26/11/2016 - 12:00am to Sun, 22/01/2017 - 12:00am
Local artist Rita Hague presents a new series of works, founded in her childhood memories and the personal histories of her family, presenting a snapshot of the everyday lives of the women of her childhood.
Current and upcoming exhibitions at 'Te Kōputu a te Whanga a Toi' galleries and 'Te Whare Taonga o Taketake - Whakatāne Museum Collections and Research'.
The Whakatāne Museum houses over 600,000 items in its collections and offers a wide range of resources and services for researchers, students and the public.
Whakatāne Museum and Arts runs an exciting Kaiārahi / Visitor Host programme in the galleries at Te Kōputu a te Whanga a Toi — Whakatāne Library and Exhibition Centre.
The Whakatāne Museum is located in the Eastern Bay of Plenty and serves the Whakatāne District and the Mataatua rohē. The museum operates over two premises.
