A selection of 50 local artworks will be on display when the 2022 Annual Spring Exhibition officially opens at He Waka Tuia on Friday. Guest artist Tāme Iti has arrived in Invercargill and while here will be speaking and taking part in a Q&A at Centre Stage, working with tamariki at Māori and Pasifika Arts […]
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Tame Iti named as guest artist for Invercargill’s Spring Exhibition
Artist Tame Iti has been named guest artist for the 2022 Annual Spring Exhibition at He Waka Tuia in Invercargill. Iti (Tūhoe) is most well-known for his involvement in protests against the Vietnam War, apartheid in South Africa, as well as many Māori protest actions. He has also given a TEDx Talk, held art exhibitions, […]
Read More >Southern environment showcased in new exhibitions
Two new, collaborative exhibitions will open at He Waka Tuia at the end of the month. He Waka Tuia, a joint initiative between the Southland Museum and Art Gallery and the Invercargill Public Art Gallery, was created to ensure the Invercargill community and visitors can still access collections, experience history and stories and appreciate a […]
Read More >Come PLAY at He Waka Tuia
It’s playtime at He Waka Tuia. PLAY, opening to the public at He Waka Tuia in Don St on Saturday 18 June, is an exhibition developed for tamariki, rangatahi and the young at heart. He Waka Tuia is a museum and art space that is a joint initiative between the Invercargill Public Art Gallery […]
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