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Paul Melser – One Hundred Plates

Wednesday, 5 February 2020, 9:56 pm | Aratoi Wairarapa Museum of Art and History

Paul Melser’s ceramics are a quiet reminder of the natural materials they are made of and the work of the hand that has produced them. The exhibition at Aratoi Wairarapa Museum of Art and History in Masterton showcases 100 plates with individual ... More >>

Under Pressure

Tuesday, 4 February 2020, 4:12 pm | Aratoi Wairarapa Museum of Art and History

Aratoi Wairarapa Museum of Art and History will soon showcase contemporary printmaking by artists across the Wairarapa – the first exhibition of its kind at the museum. More >>

GONE HOME – Photographs by Gavin Hipkins and Peter Peryer

Thursday, 16 January 2020, 11:00 am | Aratoi Wairarapa Museum of Art and History

Aratoi Wairarapa Museum of Art and History, in partnership with City Gallery Wellington Te Whare Toi, is delighted to present 'Gone Home', an exhibition curated by Robert Leonard and Gavin Hipkins, showcasing photographs by Hipkins and Peter Peryer in ... More >>

Rhondda Greig's Exhibition on Home, Paint and Poem

Thursday, 21 November 2019, 8:02 pm | Aratoi Wairarapa Museum of Art and History

In the new exhibition First there was Phoenician, the Carterton-based artist Rhondda Greig explores the notion of home through painted letters and words. She also bridges the space and time between the script of ancient Phoenicia and contemporary living. More >>

First Significant Exhibition of work by Richard Reddaway

Monday, 11 November 2019, 4:26 pm | Aratoi Wairarapa Museum of Art and History

Aratoi Wairarapa Museum of Art and History 23 November 2019 – 23 February 2020 Opening function Friday 22 November, 5.30pm - Guest Speaker Prof Huhana Smith Artist and Curator Talk Saturday 23 November, 11am Exhibition is open daily , 10am – 4pm, ... More >>

National Printmaking Exhibition at Aratoi in Masterton

Thursday, 31 October 2019, 7:52 pm | Aratoi Wairarapa Museum of Art and History

When is a book an artist book? When is a work of art an artist book? More >>

A Book made in Wairarapa to mark 50 years of Aratoi

Thursday, 3 October 2019, 5:04 pm | Aratoi Wairarapa Museum of Art and History

Aratoi launches ' 50 / Fifty: 50 years of Aratoi' on its 50th birthday, Friday, 11 October 2019. More >>

Live Performances in Masterton Wow

Sunday, 22 September 2019, 1:13 pm | Aratoi Wairarapa Museum of Art and History

“Music is an art form, yet Masterton has no live music venue, with the closure of King St Live in 2016,” said Aratoi Director Susanna Shadbolt. “Aratoi and Grafia Productions are teaming up to present Live @ Aratoi, a concert series for ... More >>

Aratoi in Masterton hosts Regional Embroiderers’ Exhibition

Thursday, 12 September 2019, 7:42 pm | Aratoi Wairarapa Museum of Art and History

How many stitches make up an exhibition? Aratoi Wairarapa Museum of History is hosting a phenomenal display of fine embroidery, with thousands and thousands of stitches, over the next two weeks. More >>

Aratoi hosts Hinemoana Baker's only NZ concert of 2019

Friday, 30 August 2019, 3:09 pm | Aratoi Wairarapa Museum of Art and History

The acclaimed artist Hinemoana Baker has performed internationally since the 1990s and will give one concert in New Zealand this year, at Aratoi Wairarapa Museum of Art and History in Masterton – on Saturday 7th September. More >>

Aratoi in Masterton hosts Hinemoana Baker

Friday, 30 August 2019, 2:21 pm | Aratoi Wairarapa Museum of Art and History

The acclaimed artist Hinemoana Baker has performed internationally since the 1990s and will give one concert in New Zealand this year, at Aratoi Wairarapa Museum of Art and History in Masterton – on Saturday 7th September. More >>

Free Lecture Series - First Speaker: Luit Bieringa

Tuesday, 27 August 2019, 3:28 pm | Aratoi Wairarapa Museum of Art and History

As part of Aratoi Wairarapa Museum of Art and History's 50th anniversary celebrations, the museum is offering a Free Lecture Series every second Sunday afternoon, starting 1st September, at 2pm. More >>

50 Years of Aratoi

Tuesday, 13 August 2019, 10:47 am | Aratoi Wairarapa Museum of Art and History

Aratoi Wairarapa Museum of Art and History in Masterton marks its 50th anniversary with several celebrations: the exhibition ‘50/fifty: 50 Years of Aratoi’ (17 August – 10 November), a lecture series by cultural leaders (17 August – 27 October), ... More >>

Aratoi's 50th birthday comes early

Monday, 15 July 2019, 5:44 pm | Aratoi Wairarapa Museum of Art and History

Aratoi’s 50th birthday isn’t until the 11th of October, but a present has come early from Provincial Insurance Brokers who today committed to a three-year sponsorship. More >>

Paul Gadsby’s eco-political bird paintings to show

Thursday, 30 May 2019, 4:45 pm | Aratoi Wairarapa Museum of Art and History

Paul Gadsby’s most recent collection of work, “Takeaways” captures environmental issues and people’s impact on native bird species and their habitat. The large vibrant paintings are showing at Aratoi Wairarapa Museum of Art and History until ... More >>

fifty/fifty - 50 Years of Aratoi

Thursday, 16 May 2019, 4:02 pm | Aratoi Wairarapa Museum of Art and History

In 2019, Aratoi Wairarapa Museum of Art and History, in Masterton, celebrates its first 50 years of existence with an exhibition representing 50 years of collecting: fifty/fifty - 50 years of Aratoi. More >>

Two Major Multi-Media Water Shows in Masterton

Monday, 25 March 2019, 1:08 pm | Aratoi Wairarapa Museum of Art and History

The public can experience two major multi-media exhibitions at Aratoi addressing the current water crises in Aotearoa New Zealand: WAI – Manga Maha, Awa Kotahi | One River, Many Streams and WATER\WAY Thirteen New Zealand Artists Explore the ... More >>

Minkisi - Major African exhibition in Masterton

Tuesday, 2 October 2018, 2:58 pm | Aratoi Wairarapa Museum of Art and History

Aratoi Wairarapa Museum of Art and History, in Masterton, is offering a chance of a lifetime, bringing a rare collection of nearly 100 works of African art to the public, through to November 25th. Open daily. Free admission. ( www.aratoi.org.nz ... More >>

MINKISI - 100 powerful objects from 10 African countries

Thursday, 2 August 2018, 11:21 am | Aratoi Wairarapa Museum of Art and History

MINKISI - 100 powerful objects from 10 African countries to show in Masterton Aratoi Wairarapa Museum of Art and History, in Masterton, will be offering a chance of a lifetime, bringing a rare collection of nearly 100 works of African art to the public, ... More >>

Art and Wildlife Conservation – “Pukaha Paintings at Aratoi”

Wednesday, 1 August 2018, 10:09 am | Aratoi Wairarapa Museum of Art and History

From cheeky kaka to mysterious kakapo, wildlife takes centre stage at Aratoi Wairarapa Museum of Art and History – the 5th annual exhibition of New Zealand flora and fauna, which originated at Pukaha Mount Bruce National Wildlife Centre, will show ... More >>

 

 
 
 
 
 

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