Category Archives: Artists

Symposium: a programme preview

Posted on August 11, 2018 by karinwarnaar

With six weeks or so until the symposium, registrations are ticking along nicely and we’re pleased to release the provisional list of presenters and papers, which can be downloaded from the links below. As well as our two keynotes, there … Continue reading →

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LoomRoom workshop September

Posted on July 8, 2018 by karinwarnaar

At last year’s CTANZ symposium in Hamilton, weaver Christine Keller presented the development of Dunedin’s LoomRoom and showed a shawl made in the LoomRoom by friend/colleague/student Pam McKinlay. Several symposium attendees asked Christine for a workshop so they could make … Continue reading →

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Spring in Dunedin, or what’s on in September as well as September’s Unbound symposium

Posted on July 8, 2018 by karinwarnaar

With less than three months to the symposium now, plans are firming up nicely, as are registrations. Announcements on keynote speakers, the programme, and the exhibition are coming soon, but before you book your travel, you might like to know … Continue reading →

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Threads that bind – Artefact

Posted on May 27, 2018 by karinwarnaar

If you haven’t yet watched Maori TV’s wonderful series Artefact, the good news is that it’s only half way through, it’s all online, and you really won’t want to miss the episode scheduled for 28 May, Threads that Bind. May-Ana … Continue reading →

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Exhibition roundup

Posted on May 27, 2018 by karinwarnaar

From Auckland to Dunedin, there are exhibitions opening, closing and continuing over the next few months. Here’s a selection (and there are more – let us know), starting with what’s finishing first. In Wellington, this is the last week of … Continue reading →

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At the movies: festival season 2018

Posted on May 13, 2018 by karinwarnaar

The NZ International Film Festival started releasing the 2018 programme this month, leading with Pietra Brettkelly’s Yellow is Forbidden. While NZ screening dates are yet to be confirmed,  Brettkelly’s documentary on Chinese designer Guo Pei has landed with a splash … Continue reading →

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Ataahua Mahi – Beautiful Work

Posted on May 3, 2018 by Angela Carter

Fashion fans can see Simone Montgomery’s millinery on Display for Dunedin Fashion ID week. See her work on display from 30 April – 6th May in two venues: Mayer Shoes in Wall St Mall Dunedin – with thanks, Glen and Poppy Fashion … Continue reading →

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Unbound: exhibition call for proposals closes soon

Posted on March 18, 2018 by karinwarnaar

Unbound 22nd September – 18th October 2018 Dunedin School of Art Gallery, Otago Polytechnic, Dunedin It’s great to be able to complement the annual CTANZ symposium with an exhibition, and proposals are still open for this year’s Unbound exhibition at … Continue reading →

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A Certain Style and other fashionable things in Auckland

Posted on March 18, 2018 by karinwarnaar

Auckland’s 4 Days of Fashion in the City begins 21 March and the New Zealand Fashion Museum is kicking it off in, literally, a certain style. A Certain Style is the museum’s new 2018 exhibition, showcasing the work of Bruce … Continue reading →

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“Oreo’s Sampler” – Expressions of Interest

Posted on March 9, 2018 by karinwarnaar

In 1820 a “sampler” marked by “Oreo” was sent to the Church Missionary Society in England. In 1821 this “sampler” arrived in London. What did this sampler look like? Who was “Oreo”? Enthusiastic and passionate textile and fibre artists are … Continue reading →

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