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What’s On

Exhibitions, Events and Recent News

Pūanga – Matariki 2026: Te Waka o Rangi
Artist TalkExhibitions
4 July – 15 August

Pūanga – Matariki 2026: Te Waka o Rangi featuring – Ringa toi: Natanhira Te Pona, Ngahiwi Walker, Anthony Ante Pecotic Vidilo, Kāwika Aspili, Mike Raven, Terence Hibbert, Timata Mata’u, Shaun Tiria, Garth Ward.

DEPOT Sound Schools Songwriting Competition 2026
9 July – 30 September

Depot Sound is calling for submissions to the 2026 Schools Songwriting Competition, presented by Electric Kiwi and SAE.

Life Drawing with Katie Thornton
Classes
21 July – 25 August

These classes are aimed to encourage and strengthen your drawing practice. No matter what your ability is –  anyone interested in drawing is welcome.  

Whakairo Workshop with Mike Raven
Workshops
25 July · 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

As part of our Matariki 2026 celebrations, join artist Mike Raven for a hands-on whakairo (wood carving) session.

Create a simple carved piece while connecting with the foundations of this traditional practice.

Sithma Methmini Illangasinghe I D K M – The Infinity Series – Xeduce
Artist TalkExhibitions
31 July – 29 August

The Infinity Series – Xeduce by Sithma Methmini Illangasinghe I D K M: transforms cosmic wonder into wearable art, merging Renaissance-inspired opulence with futuristic design in a celebration of celestial forms, sculptural elegance and bold self-expression.

Introduction to Collage with Naomi Azoulay
Workshops
2 August – 23 August

This 4-week course is an introduction to collage as a creative outlet for self-expression and creative exploration led by Naomi Azoulay.

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First Thursdays: Sip n’ Paint Ceramics Workshop
First ThursdaysWorkshops
6 August · 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Join us on 6 August, 5:30pm for a relaxed Sip n’ Paint session as part of First Thursdays at 3 Victoria Road.

Your pieces will be glazed and fired and ready to collect within 14 days.

Laurette Looker: Linger
Artist TalkExhibitions
14 August – 13 September

Set within rich, dreamlike landscapes, these women are fully in the moment, unhurried and indifferent to a world that rarely stops. Layered instinctively in bold colour they cherish the quiet and invite you to linger.

Jessica Pearless: Paintress
Artist TalkExhibitions
22 August – 3 October

Award-winning visual artist Jessica Pearless returns to DEPOT Artspace with her solo exhibition Paintress, an interdisciplinary body of work

Studio D3: Alchemy
Artist TalkExhibitions
27 August – 29 August

Join the Studio D3 artists for their latest exhibition, upstairs at 3 Victoria Road, Devonport.

Feminist Collage Workshop with Naomi Azoulay
First ThursdaysWorkshops
3 September · 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Through the mindful selection of images, colours, and textures engage in an intuitive collage-making process inspired by feminist themes.

Join Naomi Azoulay for a special First Thursdays Collage Workshop, 3 September 5 – 7 pm.

First Thursdays: Sip n’ Paint Ceramics Workshop
First ThursdaysWorkshops
3 September · 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Join us on 3 September, 5:30pm for a relaxed Sip n’ Paint session as part of First Thursdays at 3 Victoria Road.

Your pieces will be glazed and fired and ready to collect within 14 days.

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