Talking Earth
Rebecca Steedman
4 May - 22 June 2024
"Talking Earth" presents a collection of pottery by Rebecca Steedman, incorporating locally sourced materials, primarily of volcanic origin. Intentionally embracing irregularities that mirror the natural environment, Rebecca prompts reflection on the relationship between the landscape and contemporary dinnerware.
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in our spring garden
Samson Dell
4 May - 22 June 2024
in our spring garden explores the complexities of photographing queer gendered experiences outside of binary frameworks. Image based artist Samson Dell explores the challenges of capturing the fluidity of their collaborators’ identities in static images. Emphasising the constant state of transition and renegotiation, the focus shifts to community, relationships, and self-identity within a queer context. This exhibition celebrates the rhythm of queer communities, navigating visibility and invisibility, and preserving the ebb and flow amidst changing external perspectives on queerness.
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the essentials of being a native
Matt Tini
4 May - 22 June 2024
In the exploration of colonial influences on the representation of Indigenous peoples, Matt Tini scrutinises the colonial gaze directed at Tangata Whenua through a series of photography and moving image works. By reclaiming and disrupting the visual codes that have homogenised and essentialised Indigenous identities, Matt challenges the limiting paradigms upheld by both colonisers and the colonised.
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Give a Kid a Blanket - 10th Winter Campaign
27 Apr 10:00AM - 29 Jun 4:00PM
For their tenth year in service, Give a Kid a Blanket is kicking off their winter campaign early this year to try and get warmth where it is needed before the worst of winter sets in.
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Crown Lynn Connections
With Te Toi Uku, Homestead Galleries and Te Pou Theatre
Sat 25 May 2024 10:00AM - 4:00PM
Join us on an immersive tour of three distinct West Auckland sites, each simultaneously sharing unique reflections on the history of Crown Lynn pottery.
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Curator Tours
With Melina Payne
27 May10 Jun10:00AM - 11:00AM
Join Homestead Galleries Curator & Exhibitions Manager Melina for an intimate tour of our current exhibitions.
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Hiwa-i-te-Rangi: The Wishing Star
Daily, 10:00AM - 4:00PM
From 1 - 14 Jun
Join us for a special pop-up exhibition, "Hiwa-i-te-Rangi: The Wishing Star" by Penny Howard, to celebrate Matariki and Te Tau Hou Māori (the Māori New Year).
The exhibition will take place in our Heritage Room, just off of Homestead Galleries, from June 1st to 14th.
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Life Drawing 24
With Rachael Burke
Weekly on Thursday, 6:00 - 8:30PM
From 9 May - 13 Jun
Adults: 18+
This six-week life drawing course offers an experimental, spontaneous, and engaging opportunity for you to explore the human form in all its permutations.
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Personal Imprints
With Juliana Durán
Sat 18 May 2024 10:00AM - 3:00PM
Adults: 16+
Guided by the historical and cultural context of indigenous pectoral art from South America, we’ll investigate the rich diversity of artistic expression, creating a platform for discussions about cultural appropriation to support our journey through symbolism, abstract mark-making, and pictographs.
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Treasures of El Dorado
With Catherine Guevara
Weekly on Monday, 4:00 - 5:30PM
From 13 May - 24 Jun
Children: 6 - 12
A six-week after-school clay sculpting course involving sculpting and construction skills, and pairing curiosity and imagination with creative education.
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Marking Time and Place
With Neal Palmer
Daily, 10:00AM - 4:00PM
From 25 - 26 May
Adults: 16+
Guided by full time artist Neal Palmer, spend a weekend experimenting with your own individual mark-making and unique response to the local environment.
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Captured Movement
With Atamira Dance Company and Rachael Burke
Sat 25 May 2024 10:00AM - 1:00PM
Adults: 16+
This unique life drawing workshop offers participants a rare opportunity to capture the essence of dance, by attending a rehersal by Atamira Dance Company for one of their upcoming performances.
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Beaded Beauties
With Catherine Guevara
Daily, 10:00AM - 3:00PM
From 8 - 9 Jun
Adults: 16+
In this immersive hands-on experience we’ll develop new skills in forming micro sculptures, beads, and tiny clay amulets to create body adornment and beautiful decoration.
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Marama Matariki Pounamu
With Maha Tomo
Sat 15 Jun 2024 10:00AM - 5:00PM
Adults: 16+
In this one-day workshop, Maha will introduce participants to new skill sets, using grinders, drills, wet and dry sanding techniques and polishing tools while also learning lashing and binding techniques used to finish and wear their taonga.
In celebration of Matariki, come and enjoy a full day creating a Marama Pounamu in this tikanga based, contemporary workshop.
Limited places.
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Mixed Media Portraiture
With Rachael Burke
Daily, 10:00AM - 4:00PM
From 15 - 16 Jun
Adults: 16+
This fun, liberating weekend explores the unbounded world of mixed media. Employing several experimental drawing, painting, and collage assemblage techniques, this open, supported studio time encourages all mediums to merge, blend and collide.
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