Kapiti Coast Arts
Kāpiti has a thriving arts scene, making it an exciting creative destination for locals and visitors alike.
NZ International Arts Festival, 26 February to 21 March 2010
It's that time again! The wonderful, fabulous festival is with us once more - plus the zany Fringe Festival of course! Kāpiti Coast is delighted to be hosting three Festival performances and one exhibition.
As part of the NZ International Arts Festival 2010, Mahara Gallery is exhibiting Frances Hodgkins: Kapiti Treasures from 28 February to 2 May 2010. This milestone exhibition draws works from the Field Collection and several notable private collections. There a number of events scheduled to place at the gallery during the exhibition. Also on display is an extraordinary collection of photographs: Dorothy Theomin of Olveston 1886 - 1966. Click here for more details on Mahara Festival shows and events.
There's plenty more on in Wellington including free events. One perennial favourite is the New Zealand Post Writers and Readers Week, 9 -14 March. See the official website for more details and booking information.
BOOK NOW and ENJOY!
Arts Funding
The current round of the Creative Communities Scheme Kāpiti Coast District is now open for applications. Click here for more details and application forms.
Kāpiti ARTbeat
Keeping you in touch with the arts on the Kāpiti Coast. THE arts newsletter to keep you informed with news and events covering all the arts: music, performance, visual, literature and film. Send in your news and suggestions to the The Editor, Kāpiti ARTbeat.
Kāpiti Coast Arts Guide
Some 29 of the District's fantastic artists, studios and galleries feature in the second edition of the Kāpiti Coast Arts Guide (PDF, 9 pages, 750 KB).
It features a number of galleries and studios which have opened since the publication of the original version in 2004.
The Guide is available locally at:
- Paraparaumu Library, Waikanae Library, Otaki Library, Nature Coast Information centres, Kāpiti Coast District Council offices, Mahara Gallery and
participating galleries and studios.
If you are an artist or gallery who would like to be included in the Guide in the future, contact the Arts & Museums Development Officer for more details.
Art Galleries on the Kāpiti Coast
Art Spaces in Kāpiti Coast District Libraries
Each of the public libraries in the Kāpiti Coast District provides an art space, available to local artists and community groups.
Click here for details on each of these community art spaces, including who to contact for enquiries and bookings at each library.
The three Art Spaces are:
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Gillian & Roderick Deane Art Space, Paraparaumu Library
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He Kākano, Waikanae Library
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Ngā Purapura, Otaki Library
Mahara Gallery
Mahara Place, Waikanae
Mahara Gallery provides high-calibre curated exhibitions and provides opportunities for Kāpiti Coast artists to exhibit. The Gallery has access to the prestigious Field Collection of works and artefacts collected by the internationally renowned artist Frances Hodgkins and her family. The Field family has strong historical ties to the Kāpiti Coast District, and Waikanae in particular, and the Collection provides a very valuable insight into the life of the artist, her family and the District.
As part of the NZ International Arts Festival 2010, Mahara Gallery is exhibiting Frances Hodgkins: Kapiti Treasures from 28 February to 2 May 2010. This milestone exhibition draws works from the Field Collection and several notable private collections. There a number of events scheduled to place at the gallery during the exhibition.
Click here for more details. The Gallery is operated by the Mahara Gallery Trust and is partially funded by the Kapiti Coast District Council.
Kāpiti Coast Arts Trail
Now entering its 10th year, the annual Kāpiti Coast Arts Trail has grown and grown! More details on the 2010 Arts Trail will be posted here shortly. For any enquiries, please email the Arts & Museums Development Officer.