Te Whare Maire o nga Punawerewere 2026: 23 June – 18 July

Opening event: 5.30-7pm, Tuesday 23 June. All welcome.

This group show is a celebration of the mahi of local Māori artists. The name literally refers to young spiders leaving the web and metaphorically refers to the way Eastside Gallery’s exhibition programme nurtures artists as they develop their practice.

This exhibition has been curated by Ara postgraduate student, Sierra Bright, alongside Village Arts Centre staff.

10 local artists include: Antonia de Lautour, Ben Gilden, Emma Ngawai, George French, Joe Clarke, Mateo Rose, Redgie Walker-Small, Sierra Bright and Tipene Douglas. Deanna Morgan will be in the Mini Gallery.

Location: 388 Worcester St, free parking and entry.

Opening Hours: Wed-Thu: 11am-5pm | Fri-Sat: 10am-5pm

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George French, "Tiki 26.4," acrylic paint & ink on wool, 2026
Redgie Walker
Redgie Walker, "The Embroyonic - te kore series," 2026
Joe Clarke A2
Dark Ballad (collab with Orgn), "Duality,"' woodblock on paper, 2026
Ben Gilden
Ben Gilden, "Shamanic Rituals," acrylic on canvas, 2025