Arts Press Releases, New Zealand

Dirtease South Vol.4

Invercargill’s Hottest Night Out Returns – All live Vairety starring NZ’s fiercest talent. Burlesque / Drag / Circus / Magic ONE NIGHT ONLY – June 21 / R18

Pop Up Masks Exhibition in Auckland

RITUAL project, MASKS – Faces of Us – Pop Up Exhibition. RITUAL AE invites you to dive into the captivating world of MASKS. In addition to visual artworks from local and international artists with diverse cultural backgrounds, we’re showcasing an evening filled with live traditional and contemporary performances, theatre play, educational talks, contemporary and folkloric dances, live music, and interactive virtual installations. 5 workshops in October and November 2024. Final exhibition 16 November at TAPAC Center, 3:00pm to 10:00pm.

The Stage:Unbuttoned Show

Come along for a cosy Thursday evening filled with magic and joy. A chance to revel in performances from our talented community in a supportive and creative space. There’s something for everyone, bring your friends and experience a night of fun surprises.

Auckland has a New Arts Hub

The Button Factory might just be the arts hub that Auckland was waiting for: The new community centre, performance and event venue at the Ponsonby end of KRd, on 2 Abbey St, is a beautifully created space that offers a range of activities for multiple tastes.

Richard Harri Showcases Stunning Images at Kapiti Ice Cream

Local adventurer and photographer Richard Harri has captured the essence of Auckland’s coastal beauty through his passion for kayaking, culminating in a unique display of images now featured at Kāpiti at Mission Bay.

Ilya Volykhine Exhibition – Table of Contents

Wellington, New Zealand – 26 October 2023 – We are delighted to extend a warm invitation to you
for the unveiling of 21 new oil paintings as part of Ilya Volykhine’s highly anticipated exhibition,
“Table of Contents.” This exhibition opening will take place on Thursday, November 2nd, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Exhibitions Gallery of Fine Art in Wellington.

Guitar Tales Across Borders: A journey of Two Guitarists

Embark on a captivating musical journey with virtuoso guitarists Ismail Davids and Ricky de Medeiros in ‘Guitar Tales Across Borders.’ Experience the harmonious fusion of Spanish Flamenco, Afro-Cuban, Brazilian, and Arabic rhythms as they share their stories through enchanting melodies. The show will take place at The Titirangi Theatre, Auckland, on September 27, 2023

Jackie Chan zooming in to the grand opening of We Are One

We Are One’ is an awe-inspiring collection of over forty sculptures and paintings constructed of stainless steel and resin and inspired by Aotearoa New Zealand’s culture, mountains, rivers, and glaciers. Held over Matariki weekend, ‘We Are One’ is dedicated to Aotearoa and its people.

Holidays In My Head Exhibition

ArtBay Gallery is pleased to present, Holidays In My Head, an exhibition of new paintings by ILYA Volykhine. On view in the Front Room Gallery from 1-30 June 2022, this marks the artist’s 7th solo exhibition with Artbay.

Huge Plans for Tauranga and New Zealand Film

Owner and Founder of the Apex Academy of Performing Arts, Harry Oram, made a big announcement this past weekend for Tauranga and the Bay of Plenty during the first Apex Academy Red Carpet Premiere held on April 10th at United Cinemas Bayfair.

Street Georges “Next Lockdown (Covid Love Song)”

Avondale based music project “Street Georges” are excited to announce the releasing their Second Single “Next Lockdown (Covid Love Song)” at Auckland’s Portland Public House on Thursday 22 April 2021 with Special Guests Audio Zephyr, Claire Kendall, Ema Barton and La CoCo opening the event pending lockdown levels for Tamaki Makaurau.

Let Lines Converse

“Let Lines Converse” is an art exhibition of abstract hand drawings by Ian Mac Gabhann at Arthaus, Orakei Bay Village, Auckland.

Parkin Drawing Prize Finalist Over 300 Hours Work

Over 300 hours and 2 years in the making, Natalie Britten’s most intricate artwork to date named “The Fountain of Life and Death” is finished and hanging in the Parkin Drawing Prize exhibition at the New Zealand Academy of Fine Arts on the waterfront in Wellington.

Songs of Isolation by Marina Bloom

While New Zealand is in a pandemic lockdown, Kiwi-Russian singer/songwriter, Marina Bloom, has committed to release a new song and lyric video each week as part of her new series Songs of Isolation.

Launch of new writing by Migrants

A series of creative writing workshops held for migrants has produced outstanding work. Artistically interpreted by Brazilian migrant Lucia Lemos Monteiro Conceicao bold photographic prints and selected writing will be exhibited at the Arts Village, Rotorua and published as a book,’Mixed- Creative Writing by Newcomers to Our Shores’ will be launched on 27 March.

DENEL New Single Let Go

DENEL releases ‘Let Go’ on all major digital platforms today – Produced by SNOOP DOG collaborator ANISE K. The exciting news comes as DENEL inks international management deal & is NO.2 on iTunes at time of press.

Tell the Story Only You Can in Comic Even if You Can't Draw : Storytelling Stickers by Stella Grace Tan

Lines and Grace introduces Storytelling Stickers : a new, easy, and quick way to visually tell the story of your life without drawing for hours or hiring an artist.

Under Rough Ridge Writers' Retreat

Something different is brewing in the hinterland of Central Otago.

70's Show Art Exhibition

Art exhibition by Christian Nicolson with all new paintings and sculpture celebrating the 70’s. At Art by the Sea gallery, 30 King Edward Parade in Devonport from May 25 – June 12. Opening on Saturday May 25th at 4pm.

Jennifer Epperson Artist in Residency June 2019

Artist and art activist, Jennifer Epperson knows plenty about women and birds, but the New Zealand population of both are new to her. That will soon be remedied when Epperson settles into a month-long Volcanic Artist Residency in Whakatane New Zealand. As part of an ongoing series of unique portraits, the artist is seeking candidates for the series, “Women as Birds, Portraits of Power.”