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Interview | 5 October 2026
“The South is rich with whakairo, it just happens to be marked onto the whenua itself…” Dougal Austin on Māori Rock Art
Dougal Austin (Kāti Māmoe, Kāi Tahu, Waitaha) is one of Aotearoa's foremost experts on mātauranga Māori. We spoke to Dougal…
Those Days of Clear Blue Green Skies
Curated by the University of Canterbury's Lydia Baxendell, Those Days of Clear Blue Green Skies, pairs historic legacy with innovative…
Courses and Classes | 5 October 2026
Wide Horizons: Make Art Like Georgia O’Keeffe & Rita Angus
Discover the work of pioneering artists Georgia O’Keeffe and Rita Angus—two strong, independent women who pursued distinctive artistic visions and…
Call for Proposals: Tai Tapu Sculpture Garden
We are interested in concepts for three-dimensional sculpture in all media suitable for outdoor exhibition; and participatory, socially-engaged or performance…
Hagley Theatre School Auditions for 2027
The One-Year Acting Training Course is a year-long journey into the art of acting, open to anyone with a passion…
Opportunities & Proposals | 5 October 2026
The Court Theatre is Seeking Expressions of Interest from Playwrights, Directors, Independent Producers, and Artists for a Range of Opportunities in 2027 and 2028.
The Court Theatre is seeking expressions of interest from playwrights, directors, independent producers, and artists for a range of opportunities…
209 Antarctic Connections
209 Antarctic Connections is a growing collection of personal stories about the many ways Antarctica enters our lives.
News | 29 September 2026
Toi Auaha Studio Spaces Available!
Are you looking for an affordable creative workspace in the heart of Ōtautahi Christchurch? We have some good news...
Festival | 27 September 2026
Te Matatiki Toi Ora The Arts Centre Presents its 7th Annual Sculpture Festival
Te Matatiki Toi Ora The Arts Centre presents its 7th annual Sculpture Festival, featuring object art, contemporary jewellery, and outdoor…
Book Launch | 24 September 2026
Moerewa | Liquid Sleep. Anthony Byrt on Shane Cotton’s Remarkable Journey
We speak to arts writer Anthony Byrt about his new book that takes a career-spanning look at one of Aotearoa's…
Collar – Bespoke Collars in a Stunning Exhibition
An exhibition of bespoke collars by 60 select makers’ hands from across Aotearoa.
Christchurch Big Band Jazz Festival Celebrates 20 Years of Swing, Jazz and Community
Ōtautahi Christchurch is set to come alive with the sound of big bands and swinging rhythms this October as the…