Information about events, exhibtions, workshops and more at Toi Pōneke.
Tune in at 2pm to see Liana Leiataua painting live at the mural site at Wesleyan Church - Taranaki St, Te Aro Wellington.
Toi Pōneke Arts Centre is excited to announce that we will be screening Frozen Reo Māori twice for Te Wiki o te Reo Māori on Tuesday 17 September in the Upper Chamber West.
Toi Pōneke and the Wairoa Māori Film Festival presents Kia Ora Shorts 2024. Two sessions of Māori-made short films, one with a film talk with Leo Koziol and guest speaker.
Experience an enlightening evening with Liz Mellish MNZM, a distinguished Māori business leader and advisor, at "Korero Mai: An Evening with Liz Mellish" hosted at the prestigious Hannah Playhouse. Delve into the rich tapestry of Te Whanganui-a-Tara's landscape through the lens of indigenous leadership with Liz Mellish, whose expertise spans sustainable economic development, Māori and Indigenous economic empowerment, and strategic negotiation. Don't miss this opportunity to gain insights from a revered figure in both cultural and commercial spheres.
Join Te Whanganui- a-Tara artist, Stuart Forsyth, his three-legged SPCA mixed-breed canine companion, Roo, and Chora – a qualified dog trainer for a training session to teach basic city street walking manners.
Looking for a unique artistic gift for Christmas?
Come along to our pop-up, cash & carry style art market, where you will find a selection of affordable artworks ranging from painting, drawing, uku/ceramic and jewellery.
Celebrate Internation Day of Disabled People at this work-in-progress reading with Robyn Hunt.
Our city as a stage! A 5m tall Andean cat puppet by Perúvian artist Meki will perform in Wellington as part of Here & Out – a mini festival of street art by 9 international and local wāhine artists.
The Imagining Decolonisation Wānanga, planned to run 18-20 February, unfortunately has been postponed.
With NZ being in COVID-19 Protection Framework ‘Red’ traffic light, and the rise in COVID cases, we are taking a cautious approach to ensure the safety of all those who were planning to attend.
Featuring Emma Barnes, Rachel McAlpine and Briana Jamieson alongside the artist Maisie Chilton.
A beautiful blue space where you can bask in this hue while trying yoga asana and meditation in this unique environment.
Come and meet our creative community!
Try out a free workshop and enjoy our friendly hospitality. Our artists studios will be open and you can meet the artists and see their work.
Theatre makers, visual artists, designers, technicians, photographers, musicians, dancers, composers, producers - come along for networking - speed dating style. You never know you might meet your next creative partner!
Celebrate NZ Dance Week at the Toi Pōneke Arts Centre with a programme of free dance tasters! Organised by Dance Aotearoa New Zealand, the Toi Pōneke Dance Tasters is a free platform for the community to give a diverse selection of dance styles a go.
A poetry reading as part of the exhibition Ghosts, floating by Briana Jamieson. George Banach Salas, Maisie Chilton Tressler, Alice Fennessy, Joy Holley, Lizzie Murray, Jane Paul and Briana Jamieson, will read pieces of writing reflecting on thoughts of friendship.
Join Jhana Millers (Millers O’Brien) and Jenny Neligan (Bowen Galleries) in the Hub for an informal discussion on this question. Feel free to bring your own lunch. Tea and Coffee will be provided.
An exciting exhibition of participatory and interactive art with entertainment by the Toi Pōneke Sound System.
Saturday 30 March from 12noon
Sunday 31 March 12noon - 4pm
Join Te Hau Tūtū (Independent Māori Theatre Producers Room) creatives in The Hub to hear excerpts from works in progress including:
Pakaru by Mitch Tawhi Thomas, produced by Hapai Productions, to premiere as part of Kia Mau Festival 2019. Kingdom of Women, by Nancy Brunning, Hapai Productions. Hide the Dog, co-written by Jamie McCaskill and Nathan Maynard (Tasmania), Tikapa Productions.
Splendor presents over 300 events annually, and is considered an alternative central-nervous-system for Dutch music. This presentation will explore Splendor’s innovative approaches to sustainability, financial models, collective thinking, and the challenge of running a musician-run venue without “programmers”.
