Depot Artspace: Call for Proposals 2023
Applications are now open to emerging and established artists, groups, and collectives wishing to exhibit at Depot Artspace in 2023!
Te Wiki o te Reo Māori: Interview with Terehia Walker
We sat down with Terehia Walker, Depot Artspace’s Kaitohutohu (Cultural Advisor) for a kōrero about Te Wiki o te Reo Māori (Māori Language Week) and what it means to her, Depot Artspace, and the Tāmaki Makarau creative sector. What does…
“Pass the Mic” Podcast: Andrew Tui
Andrew Tui, Depot Artspace’s own Programme Manager and Creative Consultant was recently featured on Pass the Mic, a podcast featuring 15 awesome people from migrant and former refugee backgrounds living in Auckland, New Zealand. We’re proud of Andrew’s ongoing commitment…
Artist Spotlight: Contemporary Ngatu Artist ‘Uhila Nai
“I grew up with my nana and I would follow her everywhere…go to uta… where all the plantations are… to where they do Ngatu making” ‘Uhila Nai shares the how, where and why behind her art practice as a…
Nina Dyer – Optimism has its precedents: situating the rise of NFTs
Nina Dyer, Depot Artspace’s exhibition curator and gallery manager recently published an in-depth article on demystifying NFT’s on the Aotearoa Digital Arts Network library. Below is an excerpt, and a link to the full article. The internet today is not…
Erena Donnelly’s Creative Journey with ArtsLab
ArtsLab graduate Erena Donnelly recently shared her experience with the ArtsLab programme, and how it impacted her creative journey: Before coming to Artslab, I had just finished my Masters and felt like I had been on a roller coaster. I…
Breaking Out of the Echo Chamber: What do we want and how do we get it?
The trope of the struggling artist is not a new one, but a multitude of recent factors – from the rising cost of living to cancelled exhibitions – have renewed focus on the value and sustainability of the arts…
Gallery volunteer call-out
It’s the time of year when Depot Artspace is seeking interest from reliable individuals of all backgrounds to join our warm volunteer team. Gallery volunteers contribute to the character and vibrancy of our multi-disciplinary organisation, greeting visitors at the front…
Artist Feature: Susan Louie
Our Wayfinder Susan Louie is a huge inspiration! Through her creative practice of glass making, Susan tells her personal journey, also signifying our collective Aotearoa NZ story. Here’s an amazing video of Susan created by the talented team at Oryza. We were also blessed to…
An ArtsLab success story
From our Creative Career Consultant Emily Norton: “Ashe was one of my first clients on the ArtsLab Programme. He was a 22 year-old transgender male with no work experience and struggling with self-confidence. He also has a sight disability. I…
