Thursday 15 September 2016, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Art on the Foreshore Join us for our September local gallery tour to the Petone Foreshore. Our first stop is the Alfred Memelink 'Artspace Gallery'. Here, Alan Collins will introduce us to his new solo exhibition Alan Collins Watercolours. $15
Thursday 22 September 2016, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm An Inspired floortalk Curator Justine Olsen will show how contemporary artists have used ancient ideas, colours, materials, and techniques – reminding us that the past is still relevant today. $15
Sunday 9 October 2016, 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm European artists of the First World War A number of ‘avant-garde’ artists are considered... there is a bias in this lecture towards British artists... however, French, German and Italian artists’ works are discussed and compared to see what the national and stylistic differences were. $20
Friday 28 October 2016, 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Art tour at Parliament (ii) In response to popular demand, we are pleased to offer members another opportunity to enjoy an evening tour of art at Parliament. $20
Tuesday 22 November 2016, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm {Suite} and Minerva Hearing artists talk about their art and their point of view is always inspiring. Our morning tour embraces a variety of art disciplines, painting, assemblage, photography and all things textile. $15
Thursday 8 December 2016, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Art talks in the gallery Join art curators Rebecca and Chelsea in 'Ngā Toi | Arts Te Papa' for a talk on new works in the recently refreshed exhibitions. After the floor talk, enjoy afternoon tea in Espresso, and then be the first to see 'Bug Lab' at the Friends’ preview at 4pm. $15
Tuesday 31 January 2017, 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm The Taste of Angels With the establishment of the Royal Manufactory of the Gobelins in Paris in 1662, France replaced Italy as the tastemaker for the decorative arts in Europe. $35
Thursday 16 February 2017, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Splendour Evening Take a closer look at selected art works from 'European Splendour 1500–1800' with the curators, then join them for an informal discussion and drinks ... $20
Wednesday 22 February 2017, 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm The changing place of art at Te Papa Hear Te Papa’s Head of Art Charlotte Davy and Senior Art Curator Sarah Farrar talk about the exciting new plans for art at Te Papa and reflect on the history of the art collection displays at Te Papa since 1998 ... $15
Sunday 26 February 2017, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Garden landscapes with a Gainsborough perspective Thomas Gainsborough, 1727-1788, was an originator of the English landscape painting school. Illustrated by a selection of Gainsborough's paintings, sketches and portraits, garden historian Caroline Holmes will explore his landscape legacy ... $20