Wednesday 23 October 2013, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Arts & Crafts in America American curator Wendy Kaplan presents a lecture on Arts and Crafts – one of the most significant and far-reaching movements in Western design. $10.00 – $15.00
Thursday 31 October 2013, 10:30 am - 11:15 am Katherine Mansfield & the expat experience (i) Curator Rebecca Rice discusses Anne Estelle Rice’s much-loved portrait of Katherine Mansfield, and works by other artists who, like Mansfield, left New Zealand for Europe. $5.00
Thursday 31 October 2013, 6:00 pm - 6:45 pm Katherine Mansfield & the expat experience (ii) Curator Rebecca Rice discusses Anne Estelle Rice’s much-loved portrait of Katherine Mansfield,and works by other artists who, like Mansfield, left New Zealand for Europe. $5.00
Friday 1 November 2013, 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm Terry Stringer – exclusive preview You are invited to join with members of Friends of Pataka to an exclusive preview of Face/Space, an exhibition of bronze sculpture by Terry Stringer.
Wednesday 6 November 2013, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm November Shopping Night Enjoy a 20% discount, free gift wrapping and a glass of sparkling wine.
Thursday 7 November 2013, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Conservation Research and Māori Textiles Discover new research in the conservation of Te Papa’s Māori textiles with our specialist Rangi Te Kanawa in this exclusive back-of-house event for Friends of Te Papa members. $10.00
Tuesday 12 November 2013, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Archaeology Expert archaeologists share their experiences working in New Zealand and the Pacific, highlighting key discoveries and opportunities for new research. Free to attend
Wednesday 13 November 2013, 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Jill Trevelyan on Peter McLeavey Join award-winning author Jill Trevelyan for an inside view of the life and times of Wellington art dealer Peter McLeavey – the subject of her latest book, published by Te Papa Press. $15.00 – $20.00
Thursday 14 November 2013, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Peonies for sale We are delighted to offer members a very special opportunity to purchase export quality peonies for only $12.00 per bunch (5 stems per bunch). Something for you to enjoy or purchase as a gift for a friend! $5 – $12.00
Monday 18 November 2013, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Into the Light Lecturer Lesleigh Salinger considers the role of female impressionists such as Mary Cassatt and Berthe Morisot in developing a new way of seeing women in art. $6.90 – $15.00