Tuesday 1 September 2020, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Floortalk – Modern Living: Design in 1950s New Zealand Toi Art, Level 4, Te Papa Te Papa, 55 Cable Street, Wellington, New Zealand The Friends have the unique opportunity to be shown around the new exhibition Modern Living: Design in 1950s New Zealand by Curator Justine Olsen. $15.00 – $25.00
Thursday 3 September 2020, 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Anthesis Gallery Visit Anthesis Art Gallery, Level 3/33 Cuba Street, Wellington Join us on our gallery visit to Anthesis Gallery, meet artist and studio owner Tatyana Kulida and get an intimate view into the art making process. Numbers are limited so book early. $15.00 – $20.00
Friday 25 September 2020, 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm High Tea: Fabulous Flowers Rangimarie, L3, Te Papa Te Papa, 55 Cable Street, Te Aro, Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand Celebrate the change of season over a spring-themed High Tea. Dr Rebecca Rice (Curator Historical New Zealand Art) begins the afternoon by introducing us to a special selection of the exquisite watercolours and publications of Sarah Featon who, with her female contemporaries, operated in the emerging field of botanical science. These items from Te Papa's collections will provide a wonderful context for appreciating and celebrating the contributions of these women to science, and to art. Followed by High Tea with a floral theme. $75.00 – $85.00
Monday 5 October 2020, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Gallery Tour: Frances Hodgkins Adam Art Gallery Victoria University, Wellington, New Zealand Private tour to Adam Art Gallery -Te Pātaka Toi to view 'Frances Hodgkins: European Journeys' which traces Hodgkins’ life through France, Morocco and Spain to her final days in England. $15.00 – $20.00
Monday 2 November 2020, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Gallery Tour (ii): Frances Hodgkins Adam Art Gallery Victoria University, Wellington, New Zealand In response to popular demand, we are thrilled to offer members a repeat tour to Adam Art Gallery for a private viewing of Auckland Art Gallery’s touring exhibition 'Frances Hodgkins: European Journeys'. $15.00 – $20.00
Sunday 8 November 2020, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Talk: Burne-Jones’ 1871 Italian Sketchbook Te Huinga Centre, Level 3, Te Papa 55 Cable Street, Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand Join us for a unique opportunity to hear about the 198 page sketchbook from Te Papa's collections, which will be on show. The sketchbook documents Burne-Jones Italian destinations, including Pisa, Florence, Rome, Assisi and Perugia amongst others. $20.00 – $30.00
Wednesday 11 November 2020, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Lyall Bay Studio and Gallery Visits Jane Blackmore 1/56 Kingsford Smith Street, Lyall Bay, Wellington Join us by the sea in Lyall Bay to visit three studio/galleries offering a great variety of beautiful art and craft. $20.00 – $25.00
Thursday 12 November 2020, 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm Workshop: Painting Kākāpō Toi Art, Level 5, Te Papa Te Papa, 55 Cable Street, Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand We're collaborating with Paintvine to bring you an art workshop like no other. Get exclusive access to Toi Art, create an art work to take home, privately view collection items and enjoy drinks, snacks and music. Keen to join us, grab a seat now limited places available. $60.00 – $75.00
Wednesday 25 November 2020, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Art Tour and Dinner at Parliament Parliament Building Moleswoth Street, Thorndon, Wellington We are delighted to offer you an exclusive members' evening at Parliament. Join us for the Art Tour of Parliament, followed by dinner at 7.30pm. Numbers are strictly limited so be quick. $95.00
Thursday 24 December 2020, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Art Narratives: Daily Tours Te Papa. Meet at the Information Desk on Level 2 55 Cable Street, Wellington Join us on a journey through Te Papa's art gallery and discover how perspectives on Māori, New Zealand, and Pasifika identity have changed over time.