Arts Press Releases

A new kind of art is being displayed at Parnellʼs latest store. Jujube have imported mouth- watering wall decals from Blik – a leading designer in the US, and maker of innovative, removable surface graphics. Parnellʼs latest store features art, but not art as you know it.

Mangere’s new arts centre is alive with performing arts this week, with workshops and performances throughout the week as part of Showtime Mangere.

Ron Mueck has become the most popular paid-entry exhibition ever to be shown at Christchurch Art Gallery, with a total of 36,000 people visiting in its first six weeks.

If you’re wondering how to keep the kids entertained over the long summer break, wonder no longer as the Papakura Art Gallery is coming to the rescue with free children’s art classes.

The second Japan Festival of Wellington is being held at the Town Hall on Sunday, 5th September 2010. Come and enjoy an afternoon of Japanese entertainers, food, crafts, and culture. The Festival will include a traditional Chin Don-Ya busking group from Osaka, karate and judo demonstrations, a tea ceremony performance, Taiko drumming, folk dancers, a Japanese anime film and even a children’s choir.

The Westpac Young Fashion Designer Competition has been created as a launch pad for young potential fashion designers. It is open to final year students, fresh graduates and designers new to the market.

Outrageous Fortune star Robyn Malcolm is returning to the stage in Silo Theatre’s production of Smauel Beckett’s classic Happy Days, at the Herald Theatre in August 2010.

Recyclia, a children’s art competition using recycled materials is being hosted by Keep Dunedin Beautiful, Dunedin City Council, and the Dunedin Cadbury Chocolate Carnival.

The New Zealand Writer’s Guild reacts to the recently released review of the New Zealand Film Commission.

Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra and Australian conductor Graham Abbott unravel the mysteries of classical music in the Unwrap the Music concert.

Auckland City Council is increasing funding support for Film Auckland.

Pick & Mix 2010 is a free family friendly entertainment programme.

The Selecon Award for Exhibition Excellence has been granted to Brought To Light, displayed in the Christchurch Art Gallery.

The Great Coromandel Arts Tours is the opportunity to visit 25 artist studios, exhibitions, and workshops across three weekends in April/May 2010.