News | Art

Takeover Night: Short Talks

Join one of our short talks in Signs of the Nations, Level 4. No bookings required.

Read more |June 30, 2021

Takeover Night: Tours

Get a sneak peek into some of Te Papa’s collections store and view tāonga up close. Limited numbers and a booking is required.

Read more |June 29, 2021

An afternoon with Frances Hodgkins

In connection with the exhibition Frances Hodgkins, from Dunedin to Waikanae, Mahara Gallery are offering a special study day on Sunday 19 May, from 1 pm – 5 pm at the Waikanae Community Centre, Utauta Street, Waikanae.

Read more |May 6, 2019

Parliament Tours, Talk and Heritage Lunch

Get a bite of history and join in for a Heritage Lunch at Bellamys by Logan Brown.

Read more |October 10, 2018

Encounters with portraits

Encounters is not a direct translation as the Māori title carries meanings of multiple perspectives. Portraits inevitably involve an encounter: between the sitter, the artist and the viewer. The archived labels from previous exhibitions in Te Papa illustrate how our perceptions and understandings of these encounters have changed over time.

Read more |September 10, 2018

Toi Art Preview

On Thursday evening the Friends of Te Papa had an exclusive free preview.  Over a 5 hour window, hundreds visited the gallery… It was in their words, “world-class… “exciting” and… “a fantastic achievement”

Read more |March 17, 2018

Essays in memory of Jonathan Mane-Wheoki

You are invited to join friends and colleagues of the late Jonathan Mane-Wheoki for the launch of a book of essays to be published in his memory.

Read more |July 23, 2017

Gibbs Farm 2017

Join the Wellington Sculpture Trust on a visit to the world renowned sculptures at Gibbs Farm on the Kaipara Harbour.

Read more |December 6, 2016

Meeting Max Gimblett

Max Gimblett has lived in New York since 1972 but still claims New Zealand as his home and as the place where his art is most appreciated. Max took us on a journey through his life and art and talked about the spiritual beliefs and influences that inform his work.

Read more |August 4, 2016

Matt Hunt & Anton Parsons

Our tours to local galleries offer memorable opportunities to meet artists and hear them discuss their art. Meeting two very different artists during our tour of two Cuba Street galleries, was very interesting and memorable.

Read more |June 27, 2016