Sunday 30 March 2014, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Rita Angus and Douglas Lilburn Join biographer Jill Trevelyan, and playwright Dave Armstrong, in conversation, in the gallery on Level 5, as they discuss two of New Zealand’s greatest twentieth-century artists and the challenges involved in bringing their wonderful words, images and music to the stage. $5.00
Thursday 10 April 2014, 9:45 am - 4:00 pm Mahara Gallery, Waikanae (ii) A free bus tour to the 'Frances Hodgkins in Kapiti' exhibition at the Mahara Gallery in Waikanae. Free - Numbers are limited, bookings essential
Friday 9 May 2014, 9:00 am - Sunday 11 May 2014, 5:00 pm Tour to Hawke’s Bay Looking for a stylish and relaxing weekend break? Then look no further – join us on our autumn Hawkes Bay tour where you will enjoy the highlights the region has to offer, fine art, fine food and fine wine. The tour includes... $520.00
Friday 9 May 2014, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Children’s art books Te Papa Press are currently developing the final image selection and design for the books, and would love to hear your feedback Free - Numbers are limited, bookings essential
Wednesday 4 June 2014, 6:45 pm - 10:30 pm An exclusive special viewing Enjoy short curator talks in both exhibitions, a selection of substantial canapés, a complimentary glass of wine, and have access to a cash bar. Make an evening of it, come with friends or catch up with others in a convivial and stimulating setting. $65.00
Thursday 26 June 2014, 9:40 am - 3:30 pm Pataka and the Dowse An opportunity to delight in four decades of work by celebrated designer David Trubridge and to gaze in wonder at an array of New Zealand jewellery, contemporary and historical. $30.00 – $35.00
Thursday 17 July 2014, 10:30 am - 11:30 am The Marriage at Cana Winifred Knights' The Marriage at Cana is one of the treasures in Te Papa’s collection of early 20th century British art, and it's on display until Sunday 20 July. On Thursday 17th, Chelsea Nichols, Curator Modern Art, will present a floor talk in the gallery and $10.00 – $15.00
Thursday 21 August 2014, 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Friends’ Preview: Ngā Toi | Arts Te Papa The new Spring Season 2014 of Ngā Toi | Arts Te Papa opens on Friday 22 August. See it first at the Friends’ Preview. There is no need to register to attend. Come anytime between 4pm and 7pm and show your current membership card for admission. Members only. Free - Please show your current membership card for admission.
Sunday 7 September 2014, 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Photography, Lindauer, 60’s design & more We are offering a series of three lectures to meet the art curators and hear about their work and research. Each Curator will speak for about 20 - 30 minutes on their chosen topic, to be followed by questions and an opportunity to discuss further over a glass of wine. Free Parking. Book for all 3 in the series to reserve a place and enjoy a 20% discount. Click here for details and to book... Includes free parking and a glass of wine
Sunday 7 September 2014, 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Sarah Farrar and Mark Stocker Sarah Farrar: Re-mix Creative Uses of Art Collections ...with a particular focus on architect-curator Lina Bo Bardi, The Van Abbemuseum and New Zealand artist Fiona Connor. Mark Stocker: A Window into the Soul: Neo-romanticism ...an important art and cultural movement in mid-20th century Britain, Includes free parking and a glass of wine