Touring Exhibitions
Are you looking for an interesting exhibition to host?
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Art
Ann Verdcourt
A survey exhibition of the work of Dannevirke-based ceramic artist Ann Verdcourt. The exhibition will examine Verdcourt’s work from the 1980s to the present through three distinct groupings apparent in the body of her work; still life, conversations with artists, and play.
Curated and developed in collaboration with the Sarjeant gallery, Wanganui.
Ann Verdcourt.pdf (34KB)
JOHN BEVAN FORD : HE AHO TANGATA
John Bevan Ford (1930-2005) was one of our finest contemporary Maori artists. Alongside peers Ralph Hotere, Clive Arlidge, Fred Graham, Paratene Matchitt and others, he was a pioneer of the contemporary Maori arts movement. He is acknowledged for his prolific and outstanding contribution to art and education both in New Zealand and abroad.
He Aho Tangata is being developed by Te Manawa Museums Trust and curated by arts lecturer and fellow artist Kura Te Waru Rewiri. This major retrospective will open in April through July 2008 and draw extensively from collections from throughout the country.
John Bevan Ford (106KB)
Science Centre
Body in Action
Sensational senses are the stars of the show with mysterious tricks of the eye, the incredible giant nose and you can even eavesdrop with the artificial ear!
Measure your strength with the carnival high striker hammer, travel through guts, tinker with X-rays or try out the super scales!
This is the chance to put your body to the test and see just how incredible it is in this fun, hands-on exhibition.
BODY IN ACTION.pdf (71KB)
Sounds Amazing
Have fun making noise and learn about science at the same time! Sounds Amazing is an exhibition that explores the science of sound and allows both children and adults alike to learn from their own noisy creations.
With lots of in-depth science information, hands-on interactives and a large scale piano, Slap-a-phone and projections to play with, Sounds Amazing is an exciting and educational experience that engages your hands, your eyes and, of course, your ears!
SOUNDS AMAZING.pdf (106KB)
Wildlife Photographer of the Year - NZ Tour
The world’s most prestigious wildlife photography competition, from the Natural History Museum, London and BBC Wildlife Magazine.The greatest showcase and forum for wildlife photographers around the world. The exhibition raises awareness of threatened animals and environments, with evocative images show some of the world’s most spectacular nature and wildlife.