Te Iringa a Tūpoto

Te Iringa a Tūpoto

Opening 11am Saturday 14th June

Open 14th June to 27th July 2025

We welcome Ngai Tupoto artists to the gallery for Matariki.

This exhibition is a celebration of toi Māori, toi Ngāi Tūpoto and Ngāti Here, the hapū whose traditional kāinga are Motukaraka and Te Huahua, extending across Hokianga Awa to Rāwene. Whakapapa is central to this exhibition, an acknowledgement of mana whenua, part of the rich whāriki of Hokianga hapū. The artists in this exhibition are all descendants of the tupuna (ancestor) Tūpoto.

The artists are Ana Iti, Nikau Hindin, Ernest Harris, Wendy Henwood, Fiona Gates

Henare Rawiri, Arohanui Harris, Reva Mendes, Tohu Harris, Anaru Ruka, Dawn Harris, Italy Thompson and Nikau Campbell. Some of the artists were born in Hokianga, others beyond the rohe, but they are all related through whānau. Their artworks reflect who they are and their lives’ journeys. Some have turned to toi Māori later in life, for others it has been their life’s work.

The exhibition is held at Matariki, our newest holiday and oldest celebration. The nine stars that make up the Matariki constellation remind us of both earthly and spiritual dimensions. In this exhibition the artists are joined together by whakapapa to those who have gone before; the star Pōhutukawa guides our memories back to them. Hiwaiterangi allows the artists to explore their dreams through their mahi toi, their art, propelling them forwards.

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Herb Foley – New Works

Herb Foley

New Works

Opening 11am Saturday 10th May 2025

Open Saturday 10th May to Sunday 8th June 2025

Our next exhibition features new work from well-known Northland painter, Herb Foley.
Herb’s luscious forest scenes celebrate our native flora and fauna in brilliant colour.
The exhibition will open at 11am on Saturday 10th May and run to 8th June.

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Kaitiakitanga

Kaitiakitanga/Guardianship

Reva Mendes & Trish (aka Tira)

Opening 11am Saturday 29th March

Open Saturday 29th March to 4th May 2025

We invite you to the opening of our new exhibition, “Kaitiakitanga/Guardianship” featuring new work from Reva Mendes and Trish (aka Tira).
The exhibition will open at 11am on Saturday 29th March and run to 4th May.
The work explores the role of korari in sustainable environmental, art, and business practices.
Reva makes natural paper from korari and will present a selection of objects and other fibre products and pieces.
Trish weaves raranga and whatu from korari and, at times, kiekie, pingao and ti kouka.

Reva and Trish will give a demonstration of their work practices on Saturday 19th April from 11am to 1pm.

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The Directors’ Show

The Directors’ Show

Opening 11am Saturday 15th February 2025

Open 15th February to 23rd March 2025

In 2025 we celebrate 20 years of Village Arts and we will have some interesting exhibitions and events for you.

Our first offering is “The Directors’ Show”, new work from our four Directors; Marg, John, Lindsay and Lynne, all well established in their individual art practices.
“The Directors’ Show” opens 11am on Saturday 15th February through to Sunday 23 March.

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Raumati

Raumati

Summer Show 2024

Opening Saturday December 14th 2024

Open December 14th 2024 to February 9th 2025

Kia ora koutou
Welcome to summer. It’s time for our annual summer exhibition, “Raumati”, opening 14th December through to 9th February.
20 plus Hokianga/Te Tai Tokerau artists will present a range of mediums; sculpture, printmaking, painting, drawing, photography, textiles and ceramics.
The show promises to be colourful and unique, to lift your spirits and to celebrate the coming summer months.

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