Sun, 02/12/2018 (All day) to Sun, 03/02/2019 (All day)
The Pitcairn Tapa Room looks into the unique history and material culture of Pitcairn Islanders and their descendants. The exhibition includes tapa made by Meralda Warren; engravings of historical figures by Jean Clarkson; and examples of tapa and related tools.
Sun, 02/12/2018 (All day) to Sun, 03/02/2019 (All day)
Hei III: Awas Side (our place) celebrates ten years of collaboration between Pacific artists Jean Clarkson and Sue Pearson. The exhibition explores their heritage and history of migration - from Tahiti to Pitcairn to Norfolk Island and Aotearoa.
Sat, 08/12/2018 (All day) to Sun, 03/02/2019 (All day)
In Bindings, Whakatāne artists Lea-Anne Sheather and Mandy Hague offer audiences what at first glance looks like a truly fantastical world, filled with curious beasts and shadowy landscapes. But look closer and you will find the universe they are depicting is disconcertingly familiar.
Come to the galleries at Te Kōputu to hear artists Sue Pearson, Jean Clarkson, and Pitcairn tapa specialist Pauline Reynolds talk around exhibitions Hei III: Awas Side (our place) and The Pitcairn Tapa Room.
Explore the art of collage in a fun workshop led by exhibiting artists Mandy Hague and Lea-Anne Sheather. Participants will create an exciting collaborative collage mural together, which will be displayed at Te Kōputu – Whakatāne’s Library and Exhibition Centre.
The Whakatāne Museum houses over 600,000 items in its collections and offers a wide range of resources and services for researchers, students and the public.
Whakatāne Museum and Arts runs an exciting Kaiārahi / Visitor Host programme in the galleries at Te Kōputu a te Whanga a Toi — Whakatāne Library and Exhibition Centre.
The Whakatāne Museum is located in the Eastern Bay of Plenty and serves the Whakatāne District and the Mataatua rohē. The museum operates over two premises.
