Information about events, exhibtions, workshops and more at Toi Pōneke.
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.
Come and hear local dancer Sacha Copland (Java Dance) and musician/composer Tristan Carter talk about their recent cross-disciplinary collaboration. They will speak about how they use risk and vulnerability in their creative process.
Join Pip Adam (writer, novelist), James Gilberd (Photospace Gallery and Ghost-hunter) and Claire Harris (Visual Artist) in a discussion about themes in the exhibition Wound Whistled Air.
Featuring Emma Barnes, Rachel McAlpine and Briana Jamieson alongside the artist Maisie Chilton.
Join us for an informal discussion with Maisie about her new solo exhibition Where Does it Hurt?
Due to Wellington being at Alert Level 2, the artists have decided to cancel the final live activation that was scheduled for Saturday 26 June at 2pm. The gallery will remain open on Saturday until 4pm, so if you haven't seen the show it's still well worth the visit!
Performers Bianca Hyslop and Paige Shand will co-inhabit the gallery space to perform a live activation through the modality of dance. A performance that has been crafted specifically for the installation: Te Mauri o Pōhutu. Artworks by Bianca Hyslop, Rowan Pierce and Tūī Matira Ranapiri Ransfield.
Gain an understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi to work effectively within your community. In this workshop, you will gain an appreciation of the context, intentions and on- going significance of the treaty. These workshops are designed for our creative community as a professional development opportunity.
A beautiful blue space where you can bask in this hue while trying yoga asana and meditation in this unique environment.
Join Bailee in her exhibition In Bathing, Bask in the Toi Pōneke Gallery for a casual conversation around the inflatable sculptures she has created.
Join us for a pertinent and facscinating discussion around ecology, utopia, dystopia and how we imagine our futures. A panel discussion featuring academics Dr Nicholas Holm and Dr Sy Taffel and photographers Wayne Barrar and Clayton Morgan.
Wellington City Council has developed a new strategy for innovation and creation in Wellington.
What do you think?
Simon Cuming talks with Mike Heynes, Pip Adams and Paora Allen as part of the Curators of Cuba series.
Marcus Jackson will be joined in performance by Elliot Vaughan and Glen Downie to close the exhibition. Drawing on and responding to the narrative of the installation, they will perform superimpositions of a series of works created during the residency period.
Join us for a lunchtime talk with Matilda faser and Mark Amery. Tea and coffee provided.
Join Write Room resident Stella Reid (BURBS, Second Unit), 2019 Write Room resident Abi King Jones (The Fifth Eye, Operation 8, Hot Air) and mentor Vicky Pope (Savage, Gardening with Soul, Two Little Boys) in a discussion about script writing in relation to The Write Room residency at Toi Poneke.
So, we make sound. People ask, “What is band?” Band is a way of being together. Band is a way of feeling it out. Band is a way of saying, “What’s here?” Just like the news. Let’s play.
Join us for a chat over lunch with Poneke based artist - Chris Ulutupu as we see what he has been up to over lockdown.
Join us for a chat over lunch with dancer and choreographer from Borderline Arts Ensemble - Lucy Marinkovich as we see what she has been up to over lockdown.
Join us for a chat over lunch with the Co-Director of Barbarian Productions - Thomas Lahood as we see what he has been up to over lockdown.
Join us for a chat over lunch with the Creative Director of Cuba Dupa - Gerry Paul to see what he has been up to during lockdown.
Join us for a chat over lunch with Wellington artist Miriama Grace Smith as we see what she has been up to over lockdown.
Join us for a chat over lunch with Wellington artistic director of The Performance Arcade - Sam Trubridge as we see what he has been up to over lockdown.
Join us for a chat over lunch with Wellington artist Laura Duffy as we see what she has been up to over lockdown.
Join us for a chat over lunch with Director of Pātaka Art Gallery and Museum - Rueben Friend to see what he’s been up to over lockdown.
Join us for a chat over lunch with Wellington drag performer and creative producer - George Fowler to see what he has been up to over lockdown.
Join us for a chat over lunch as we see what some Wellington Creatives have been up to over lockdown.
Join us for a lunchtime talk with Robbie and his flatmate, fellow artist Elisabeth Pointon. Tea and coffee provided.
Join us for tea and coffee and a chat with Gary Peters about his recent work in the exhibition New Old Forms on at Toi Pōneke Gallery 8 - 29 Feb.
Barbarian Productions alongside Toi Pōneke are delighted to support Cole Sharland in the development of his independent theatre practice. Watch this space!
As part of the closing celebration for Why is matter so intelligent, though? artist Amy Jean Barnett is joined by Dr. Craig Radford and Louise Wilson from the Leigh Marine Laboratory to discuss their recent collaboration and delve further into the biological role of underwater sound, in particular how human induced noise in the marine environment might be affecting the various creatures that inhabit this space.
