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Traditional stereotypes challenged in new exhibition at Wallace Gallery
It isn’t often that the Community Gallery at the Wallace Gallery uses an iron and ironing board to prepare its exhibitions, but that was the case this week when Joyce Stalker set up her show “Read my lips: Women’s fabric craft finds its voice.”... [more]
Posted: Wednesday 7 March 2012

New Gallery Opened in Victoria Street!
Recently Thorton Gallery closed its doors after 10 years in business, and an entirely new gallery has been established by Alex McPherson, the daughter of Thorton Gallery owner.... [more] [www.galleryartisans.co.nz]
Posted: Wednesday 29 February 2012

New Indoor boutique market for Hamilton!
New Zealand’s first retail incubator park will open in Hamilton in the next 2 months as part of a new boutique indoor market designed to boost the central city... [more]
Posted: Tuesday 28 February 2012

New issue of Riff Raff
Riff Raff is a publication dedicated to celebrating the creative people and sharing their thoughts. The current issue features arts, crafts, poetry, photography, recipes, reviews and more.... [more]
Posted: Wednesday 25 January 2012

Ticket price slashed to $10.00!
Arts Waikato have today announced that they have slashed the price of tickets to their Birthday Celebration by a whopping 90% down to just $10.00... [more] [www.auction4arts.co.nz]
Posted: Tuesday 8 November 2011

Trees at the Meteor- Call for Artists
Trees at the Meteor gives Hamilton creatives the chance to express what Christmas means to them.... [more]
Posted: Monday 26 September 2011

Raglan Art Trail Open Studio Weekend
In between Rugby World Cup 2011 games in either Auckland or Hamilton, take a detour to the beautiful seaside town of Raglan in west Waikato and join the Raglan Art Trail Open Studio Weekend. The ‘Artist Open Studio’ event is being held as part of the national REAL NZ Festival.... [more]
Posted: Friday 26 August 2011

All New Maori Arts Award launched
Applications are now invited for the all new 2011 Open Wānanga Te Puawaitanga toi Māori Arts Award which is being offered this year for the first time in conjunction with the Open Wananga... [more] [Link]
Posted: Friday 26 August 2011

Outstanding people sought for recognition
Arts Waikato are currently seeking nominations from organizations or individuals on behalf of outstanding people in our community who had made a significant contribution to the Arts and the Waikato region - for an annual recognition award.... [more] [Link]
Posted: Wednesday 6 July 2011

Gallagher's Creative Schools 2011
This award acknowledges the creativity of schools and innovation in an arts programme/project which has had positive outcomes for the school or wider community.... [more]
Posted: Wednesday 6 July 2011

Arts Waikato offers scholarships to support the arts for the 10th Year!
For the 10th year running local artists, performers and others with creative talents have a chance to reach their goals through financial support from Arts Waikato – a regional arts trust. Applications to the annual scholarship opened today, and close on the 12 August.... [more] [Link]
Posted: Monday 20 June 2011

Caring for your Taonga workshop comes to the Waikato
CARING FOR YOUR TAONGA” is an exciting one-day workshop designed to give you the tools to prolong the life of your woven treasures and gain new insight into weaving today. Bring your kaakahu, kete or whaariki to this hui and learn easy ways to preserve and present your taonga under the guidance of Waikato Museum’s Concept Leader, Moana Davey... [more] [Link]
Posted: Wednesday 25 May 2011

2011 National Youth Art Award
Entries for the 2011 National Youth Art Award open to visual artists aged 15-27. $2000 cash prize for first place, plus prizes for second place and people's choice.... [more]
Posted: Wednesday 25 May 2011

A bold new vision for the Waikato!
Arts Waikato are about to start gathering feedback from the community about their proposed vision for the region which is that, ‘By 2020 the Waikato region will be the most vibrant, creative & expressive community in New Zealand’. While this may seem to some to be a huge leap for the region, Chief Executive, Andy Gowland-Douglas does not see it this way... [more] [Link]
Posted: Thursday 12 May 2011

Inspiring Stories in Waikato
The Inspiring Stories project looks to connect up young filmmakers with young people making a difference in their community. Through the two-day intensive workshop we give participants core skills in storytelling and documentary filmmaking, connect them with local industry mentors, and help them kick-start a 2-4minute film project about a young changemaker in their community.... [more]
Posted: Wednesday 11 May 2011

Morrinsville Arts Festival Launched!
Wallace Gallery director Charlotte Giblin has announced that a new Arts Festival is being created in Morrinsville.... [more]
Posted: Wednesday 13 April 2011

StarJam needs you!
This is your chance to be part of an innovative organisation that transforms lives.... [more]
Posted: Monday 11 April 2011

Auckland Youth Symphony Orchestra
The Auckland Youth Symphony Orchestra will be coming to play in Hamilton on Sunday, 3 April at 2pm, Academy of Performing Arts, University of Waikato. The programme is an Arvo-part Cantus in Memory of Benjamin Brittan, Mozart Piano Concerto 23 and Tchaikovsky Symphony #5. Come and enjoy this spectacular performance!... [more]
Posted: Thursday 31 March 2011

Balloons over Waikato Exhibition on at the Cook!
As a part of the Balloons over Waikato Festival programme, Arts Waikato has again organised a Primary school art competition. 11 schools from throughout the region participated and the winners have been announced today... [more]
Posted: Tuesday 29 March 2011

Film night is back at the Lido
With an aim to supporting the regions film makers, Arts Waikato has joined forces with Hamilton Film Society to relaunch the Film-Makers Network Night. Each second Monday of the month, the evening will have speakers and networking with local film makers and national industry bodies and a special treat for Film Society members with the showing of a local short film as the preview to the main event.... [more] [www.hamiltonfilmsociety.org]
Posted: Monday 14 March 2011

The Big Idea launches 'Generator'
Feeling a bit stuck? Not sure what to do next, or wondering how you can grow what you are doing to the next level? Generator, a new free online resource on The Big Idea, invites you to help yourself!... [more] [www.thebigidea.co.nz/generator]
Posted: Monday 28 February 2011

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