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See European Masters at Te Papa for Free

Wellingtonians have the opportunity to see Te Papa’s latest temporary exhibition – The European Masters – on Thursday 3 February for free, thanks to Wellington City Council’s sponsorship of the museum.

Ron Mueck becomes the most popular paid-entry exhibition

Ron Mueck becomes the most popular paid-entry exhibition to be held in Christchurch since a public art gallery was first established in the city in the 1930s.

Jujube Art Design Gallery and Store

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.

Showtime Mangere 2010

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 Sculptures at Christchurch Art Gallery Popular

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.

Free Childrens Classes at Papakura Art Gallery

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.

Japan Festival of Wellington 2010

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.

Westpac Young Fashion Designer Competition

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.

Happy Days Show with Robyn Malcolm

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.

Dunedin Recycled Art Competition

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.