Te Manawa welcomes home‑based educators in Palmerston North to join us for our 2026 Home‑based Educator Mornings.

These drop‑in sessions will run on the last Thursday of each month until November, from 10am – 11am.

For any questions about these sessions, please use the button below to email Te Manawa’s Education Team.

An hour-long introduction for educators to the Air Playground exhibition, and the new programme ‘Air Lab’. Bookings essential.

In the 1970s, exhibiting artist Brent Harris spent his youth in West End listening to David Bowie and Barry White while dreaming of his future. He left Palmy at 22,  as a young gay man on a path of self-discovery, and went on to become a famous artist!

Now he’s back for his homecoming, and joined by esteemed Queens Rhubarb Rouge, RubyDax and Molly Mustard to help us tell his story.

We will also be auctioning an original artist print by Brent, with all proceeds going to MaLGRA.  

Join us for a night of wild antics, performance, and art! Tony’s Pizza Pop up Bar will be selling drinks and we’ll be serving nibbles. 70s ensembles encouraged!

Book your tickets now so you don’t miss out!

Learn about image-making and the dark-field monotype technique with artist Brent Harris himself. We’ll provide everything you need, and you can take your own prints home with you at the end. This is a rare opportunity for local artists to learn from one of Australia’s leading painters and printmakers. Bookings are essential.

On the first Friday of every month, bring your baby in a front pack or buggy to the art gallery for a short tour with one of the exhibition curators!

Baby Steps is a relaxed and social setting for caregivers of infants and young toddlers. It is a great chance to learn about the curious world of contemporary art and meet other like-minded people caring for little ones. Enjoy a 20-minute tour and stay for a free morning tea and chats. This is a drop-in event with no booking required.

Take this opportunity to visit the Highbury Weavers as they work collectively to create a range of woven artworks using traditional Māori weaving techniques. This dedicated group upholds the mana and tikanga of Māori weaving within a contemporary context, sharing knowledge that has been passed down through generations.

Using both harakeke (flax) and selected modern materials, the Highbury Weavers demonstrate how traditional practices continue to evolve in today’s environment. Visitors are welcome to observe the weaving process and ask questions, gaining insight into the cultural significance and techniques of Māori weaving.