Saturday 26 August 2023 - Thursday 14 September 2023
Blooming Together - 6 Arts Studio
26th August - 14th September
Exhibiton celebration: Sunday 3rd September, 4pm
About the exhibtion:
"Welcome to our 6 arts education studio group art exhibition! We are thrilled to present an exceptional showcase of talent, bringing together a diverse collective of artists that promise to leave you inspired and enthralled.
We are Cissy Bao ,Wendy Ma, Jieer Chen,Cindy Jin ,Fiona Li, Cici Zhu....who are learning painting at 6 arts studio by Minlanda Wang.,we may be considered "immature" in terms of experience, Take a moment to observe the intricately painted canvases, where brushstrokes come alive, telling stories in their own lyrical way.listen to their stories, and witness their artistic journey unfold before your eyes. It is through these shared experiences that we can not only appreciate their talent but also inspire and support their future endeavors."
Saturday 9 September 2023 - Saturday 9 September 2023 - 13:00
Spring is on the horizon! Join us for a laid-back and fun-filled day of art, creativity, and good vibes. Watch artists in action, chat with our tutors about upcoming classes, and explore the nooks and crannies of Lake House's cozy atmosphere.
Bring the kids for some face painting and clay play, and don't forget to treat yourself to local bites and arts markets while enjoying the scenic surroundings. It's a chill way to spend a spring day, and we can't wait to share it with you.
See you at Lake House Arts Open Day!
Thursday 7 September 2023 - Thursday 7 September 2023 - 21:00
Saturday 12 August 2023 - Thursday 24 August 2023
Lake House Arts is pleased to present "The Body Owned", a retrospective exhibition of works by Maragret Lawlor-Bartlett.
12th - 24th August
Becroft Gallery, Lake House Arts
Opening celebration: Sunday 14th August, 4pm
Artist Bio:
Margaret Lawlor-Bartlett QSM is an artist who is an outspoken voice on social issues that have shaped our nation's identity over 70 years of change, addressing waves of feminism and institutional patriarchy, tackling the shame of apartheid. Margaret Lawlor-Bartlett was awarded the Queen’s Service Medal for services to the NZ Anti-Nuclear Arms Movement and her role in initiating VAANA together with its associated public murals. She is a founding member of the NZ Association of Women Artists.
“Margaret Lawlor-Bartlett is an artist whose place in Aotearoa’s art history will be remembered through her bold unmasking of our social history as a protest artist, and her introspective explorations of human consciousness, relationships, and survival, as seen and expressed, from a woman’s point of view.”
— Julian Harrison
Advistory: Contains adult themes and nudity
Sunday 30 July 2023 - Sunday 30 July 2023 - 18:00
Younite x Lakehouse Arts Youth Art Exhibition
Saturday 29th July - Thursday 10th August
Opening Celebration: 4pm Sunday 30th July
Younite’s annual Art Exhibition is by and for youths, displaying a variety of the most prominent budding artists in the Auckland region. The exhibition is an opportunity for young artists to experience their work being displayed professionally and to elevate their artistic reach. Come along to support and appreciate youth artists in your area.
Saturday 10 June 2023 - Thursday 22 June 2023
Saturday 10 June 2023 - Thursday 22 June 2023
Sheree Foster - A Journey With She
Saturday 10th June - Thursday 23rd June
Becroft Gallery
Opening celebration: Sunday 11th June, 4pm
About Sheree Foster:
I am a "life" taught creative person who has been involved with many forms of Art for most of my life. My art pieces are one-off and unique. They're created from a range of repurposed materials as a means of acknowledging the environment through art.
I am inspired by the materials I gather from Mother Nature and combine them with textiles, metals, flax, weaving and cordage, harmonising with texture and form, defining their finished body, often showing a Pacific Rim style or contemporary finish.
Each piece has a story and often I feel that personal story as the pieces are completed. My Limited Edition Fine Art prints come from first growing, then pressing, and finally arranging into botanical themed art.
Printed on archivable ragged rolled papers will be an everlasting testament to their beauty. Many of my pieces currently feature in galleries in Auckland after winning multiple First Place awards, or have been selected to exhibit from NZ Wide entries.
Saturday 27 May 2023 - Thursday 8 June 2023
Charlotte E. Johnson
FATHOM
Saturday 27th May - Thursday 8th June
Becroft Gallery
Opening Celebration: Sunday 28th May, 4pm
Artist Talk: Saturday 3rd June at 11am.
Charlotte E. Johnson is a contemporary photographic artist and educator, living and working in Auckland as a professional photographer, videographer and microscopist. Charlotte's artwork is often described as painterly and ethereal. Her art has gained a national audience within Aotearoa New Zealand as part of several exhibitions, books and magazines, as well as international publications. Her work is held in the New Zealand Maritime Museum and the McGregor Museum, and in private collections. FATHOM (2023) will be Charlotte's debut printed solo exhibition and will take place at Lake House Arts Centre, Takapuna, Auckland (27 May - 8 July), as part of the 2023 Auckland Festival of Photography program. FATHOM refers to both the measurement of water depth, and the verb describing the act of deep thought. The exhibition employs imagery of the ocean, seascapes, and contemporary portraiture to explore key themes of impermanence, connection to place, and mental health, encouraging the viewer to interpret the works and find their own connections. In addition to limited edition photographic prints, FATHOM utilises multiple mediums linked through visual elements, processes and themes, including fabric works, video, unique mixed media paintings, and hand-embellished AI composites.
To find out more or to get in touch, visit Charlotte's website: www.cejphoto.com
Saturday 6 May 2023 - Thursday 25 May 2023
Lake House Arts
Members' Merit Awards 2023
Saturday 6th May - Thursday 25th May
We are excited to announce the annual Lake House Arts’ Members’ Merit Awards and Exhibition, which is fast approaching! This is a great opportunity for our up-to-date members to showcase their talent and be recognized for their hard work.
The exhibition dates are from Saturday 6th May to Thursday 25th May, and the registration and delivery days are from Tuesday 2nd May to Friday 5th May. The celebration and awards ceremony will take place on Saturday 6th May at 2pm. A guest judge will select the award winners, and the prizes include a featured display at the Auckland Art Show.
To participate, simply submit your artwork during the registration and delivery days. Please read Terms and Conditions before supplying works.
https://lakehousearts.org.nz/webpages/members-merit-entry-form-2023/
We encourage all our members to enter this prestigious competition and showcase their artistic talents. Become a Member of Lake House Arts today, if you haven't already, and join the thriving creative community. You can join online at www.lakehousearts.org.nz.
Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity to showcase your talent and potentially win prizes. We look forward to seeing your wonderful creations.
Friday 28 April 2023 - Friday 12 May 2023
Thursday Art Club
Group Exhibition
Joanne Mortimore, Louise Sillitoe, Penny Adams, Shan Craig, Cynthia Archer, Pauline Feltham
'The Thursday Art Club' took its name from Richard Osman's 'The Thursday Murder Club'. There are five of us - all great fans of Richard Osman's books. Mostly we paint in watercolours, but sometimes an acrylic or two might appear.
We meet on a Thursday and can easily spend the day painting and enjoying each other's company. In between, we set the world right commenting back and forth on the news of the day and what is happening on the global spectrum.
Elizabeth Warde paints portraits and landscapes using her photography to reflect details and shapes for trees and water.
Penny Adams paints landscapes, yachts, tree - anything with lots of colour and contrast - and paints it very well indeed.
Shann Craig is very good with animals and landscapes - subjects close to her heart from her native South Africa. Her paintings of giraffes are to die for!
Louise Sillitoe paints landscapes and still life - anything that has plenty of colour and contrast.
Joanne Mortimore's favourite subjects are South Island landscapes and occasional flocks of sheep.
Cynthia Archer paints birds and landscapes in both watercolour and acrylic.
Pauline Feltham specialises in painting bird life using both watercolours and acrylics.
Saturday 29 April 2023 - Friday 5 May 2023
Mark Whippy
Cyber Isolation
Becroft Gallery
Saturday April 29th - May 5th
Opening celebration: 4pm Sunday April 30th
Artist Statement:
Much of my inspiration for art comes from walking around and observing life around me, particularly people. I like to find “the story” in everyday life.
These paintings are based on photos taken over the past 5 years around Auckland city. During that time a lot has changed in Auckland city life with covid, living in lockdown isolation and much of the big construction projects changing the landscape of the city. The inspiration for this project is from these changes in a growing city and its neon lights reminiscent of cyber punk art. Hence the title “Cyber-Isolation”.
The title cyber-isolation also refers to the changing way we live our lives online through phones, social media and how people can still feel isolated in a city.
Sunday 2 April 2023 - Friday 28 April 2023
Jessica Douglas
Unbounded
Ogle Gallery
1st - 28th April
Opening celebration: 4pm Sunday 2nd April
Jessica’s practice investigates the complexity of human relationships which are inherently intertwined and interconnected, to acknowledge that we rely on each other for our physical and psychological well being and survival. She draws on the metaphor of the cell walls semi-permeable membrane to evoke the concept of separation and transmission simultaneously; conveying ideas of transference, seepage and flow between distinct separate entities. Application of paint brushed on in thin wash overlapping layers illustrate ideas of complex interconnections, proximity and exchange. Under and over layers are highlighted equally. Lines / edges act as barriers and bridges halting flow while at other times creating connecting channels. Similarly, colour oscillates between oppositional strident complementary combinations, and closely related colours sitting alongside each other to create vivid and hovering compositional colour plays.
Her practice inhabits a transitional space that evokes an inner world revealing rational and irrational truths. Each painting emerges from the canvas through a meditative and intuitive decision making process, with mistakes and process visible, to create works that open up and evolve before the eye.
Jessica has recently had work in The National Contemporary Art Award 2022, The Aotearoa art fair in 21 and 22, and solo exhibition ‘Cells’ at Northart in 2021. She has a Masters of Fine Arts from Auckland University and has received the Sawtell-Turner Painting Prize, the Bickerton-Widdowson Trust Memorial Scholarship, University of Canterbury, and the Joe Raynes Scholarship, University of Auckland. Her work is held in several New Zealand collections.
Saturday 15 April 2023 - Thursday 27 April 2023
Saturday 15 April 2023 - Thursday 27 April 2023
Coral Noel Yang
Unfurling
Solo exhibition
Becroft Gallery
15th - 27th April
Opening celebration Sunday 16th April 4pm
Unfurling is a solo exhibition of Coral Noel Yang’s new abstract paintings drawing inspiration from the summer nightly walks she took with her parents as a five year old when jasmines bloomed, lily pads floated and fireflies glowed. Leaning into her imagination of vaporous memories, UNFURLING recaptures a time and space of belonging and magic through exploration of abstract language. Coral blends the Soak-Stain method pioneered by 20th-century female abstract artist Helen Frankenthaler with Asian water-ink tradition which she grew up with to create mesmerising imagery rich in storytelling, colour, transparent layers, water marks and brushworks.
Coral Noel Yang is an Auckland based, Taiwanese born artist specialised in expressive paintings in acrylic & oil that evoke timeless wonder. Before pivoting to full time painting during Covid in 2020, Coral worked as a film and animation director/producer for 15 years. Her passion for Aotearoa nature, Chinese/Japanese heritage, and living and working across the US, Europe and Asia inform her works. She is the People’s Choice Award winner at Kumeu Art Awards 2021 and finalist of the Upstairs Gallery Emerging Artist Awards 2022.
Saturday 18 March 2023 - Friday 31 March 2023
Illumination
Islamic art exhibition by Sameera and Waqas
Saturday 18th March - Friday 31st March
Opening celebration: 4pm Saturday 18th March
Muhammad Waqas and his wife Sameera Waqas are the founders of MW Calligraphy Art. They are Auckland based Islamic art artists. They both collaborate to create Arabic calligraphy art in a unique way. Their painting 51-Love, Peace & Unity received a lot of appreciation throughout New Zealand as it was displayed at the Beehive, Wellington Museum, and Police Museum.
Waqas and Sameera aim to show the unique beauty of Islamic Art by combining local art styles and Arabic calligraphy. They hope their paintings illuminate hearts with love of acceptance and bring a unique experience of this ancient art form to the people of Aotearoa New Zealand. They work on traditional and modern calligraphy but with a bold and modern twist that makes the letters transform into swift figures with effortless movement that dance on paper and canvas. The emotion evoked through the simple movement of lines, the balance of composition, and the contrast between vivid colors and background, all contribute to the beautiful wholeness of their work.
Saturday 18 March 2023 - Saturday 18 March 2023 - 14:00
Saturday 4 March 2023 - Friday 17 March 2023
Michael Angelo
Solo Exhibition
Ogle Gallery
4th March - 17th March
Opening celebration: Sunday 5th March, 4pm
Artist statement:
"Carving is part of my Maori Heritage. My maternal grandfather, Pani Paora was Maori of full blood, Ngāti Wharekōkōwai, Ngāti Kahungunu and Tūhoe. He was a talented artist, poet and a very creative man. I learned my art at The Learning Connexion in Wellington and Lower Hutt. I graduated with a Diploma in Art and Creativity with Honours. In 1999 I met Tony Kāpua at Papaiouru Marae, Ohinemutu Rotorua, where my mother grew up with her Arawa whanau. After watching Tony carving for about an hour he invited me to try it. He drew a pattern on a piece of rimu, gave me a chisel and mallet and said “carve this”. Although I had never done anything like this before he was so surprised at how well I had done and he said to me “Don’t put the tools down!” He said I had a natural talent and most of his students would take months to achieve what I had; in less than an hour. Subsequently I spent 6 months further training at Mihiroa Marae, Pakipaki, tutored by Master Carver, Tūhoe Huata. I also worked with Te Maru Marsh at Te Poho-o-Tangiianui Marae in Napier. In this time I learnt the significance of the Tribal patterns/styles of different Iwi and Master Carvers. I now carve in my own unique style which enables me to combine my fascination with carving and colour. I don’t plan my carvings and painting, the inspiration just comes from my soul, guided by the spiritual aspects of nature. The happiest memories of my childhood were playing in the trees, surrounded by the birds, flowers, all living things and the way in which light and colour influenced my world."
- Michael Angelo
Friday 3 March 2023 - Thursday 16 March 2023
Space Collective - Group Exhibition
Becroft Gallery
March 3rd - 16th
Opening celebration 4pm Sunday March 4th
Space Collective are Jessie Kanji, Dali Susanto and Rachel Auer. This exhibition features artwork by Jessie Kanji and Rachel Auer.
"This group exhibition aims to explore the methods and properties unique to painting, drawing and print. For the artists in this exhibition, who are not originally from Tamaki Makaurau, Space Cloud a creative hub in Te Atahu has fostered an organic sense of community – a sanctuary of creativity and friendship, especially after months in isolation. Our self-taught artistic practices have evolved together through sharing skills and knowledge, while working side by side."
-Space Collective
Thursday 16 March 2023 - Thursday 16 March 2023 - 21:00
When a space is defined by a structure, it begins to vibrate in a particular order and becomes a living organism. This talk with Johann BUrger is focused on the importance of harmonizing building and people with the laws of Nature and the Cosmos. He discusses the knowledge Architect Prabhat Podder has left us on energetical procedures to neutralise the negative effects without having to make any structural changes to the building themselves.
Join us in this interesting movement into better living
When: Thursday 16th March - Hayes Room
Where: Lake House Arts - 37 Fred Thomas Drive, Takapuna
Time: 7pm
FREE
Join us also
When: Saturday 18th March
Where: Lake House Arts - 37 Fred Thomas Drive, Takapuna
Time: 11am-12pm
FREE
Friday 17 February 2023 - Friday 3 March 2023
24 Solar Terms
Created by little artists from Artopia & Co Education
Hamblin Gallery
18th Feb - 7th March
Exhibition statement:
The 24 solar terms are summarised by the ancients by observing the periodic changes of the sun, recording the natural phenomena such as wind, frost, rain and snow, and the growth and development laws of plants when the sun is in different positions. The 24 solar terms also take the earth around the sun as a cyclem so it is closely related to the solar calendar and belongs to the solar calendar part of the lunar calendar.
It starts from the beginning of Spring and ends with the Greater Cold, moving in cycles. The element has been transmitted from generation to generation and used traditionally as a timeframe to direct production and daily routines. It remains of particular importance to farmers for guiding their practices.
These various functions of the elements have enhanced its visibility as a form of intangible cultural heritage and sustain its contribution to the community's cultural identity.
Saturday 18 February 2023 - Thursday 2 March 2023
Opening celebration: 4pm Sunday 26th February
The Oliver Cain Art Exhibition: Deconstructing Sexuality and Gender Identity is coming to [insert location and dates]. This thought-provoking series of paintings explores the complexities of sexuality, gender, and identity through playful and minimalistic designs.
Oliver Cain uses clean black lines, bright block colors, and hidden text to create works that are simple yet deeply layered in meaning. The exhibition focuses on the male form and celebrates it from a queer perspective, challenging traditional notions of masculinity and the male gaze.
By employing the visual language of advertising and drawing upon the rich history of art, Cain's work sheds light on the ongoing battle for acceptance and equal representation in the LGBTQ+ community. The artist asks important questions about fetishism and representation, all while creating a visually stunning experience for visitors.
Don't miss your chance to see this unique and thought-provoking exhibition. Admission is free, and all are welcome! Come and be challenged and inspired by Oliver Cain's Deconstructing Sexuality and Gender Identity.
Saturday 25 February 2023 - Saturday 25 February 2023
Celebrate Pride Month by supporting local makers from the LGBTQ+ community at the "Pride Art and Craft Market" event! Join us for a day of shopping, community, and fun, as we showcase the diverse talents of our LGBTQ+ creators.
This event is a great opportunity to show your support for local businesses and artists, and to connect with others who share your values. You'll find a wide range of handmade crafts and artworks on display, all created with love and care by members of the LGBTQ+ community.
So mark your calendars and spread the word! We can't wait to see you at the "Pride Art and Craft Market" event, where we'll come together to celebrate love, creativity, and community.
Saturday 11 February 2023 - Thursday 16 February 2023
Opening celebration: Sunday 12th Feb 4pm Becroft Gallery
Auckland University of Technology Master of Design student, Lauren Hughes, presents her latest exhibition "The Material Mythos of Lovecraft". The collection combines elements of Gothic Literature, design and science to explore the agency of materials found in the works of H.P. Lovecraft. Hughes employs her signature sketching style to create intricate scenes that capture the haptic senses and visceral quality of material descriptions in Lovecraft's multiverse. The exhibit aims to break the dichotomy between the animated and unanimated, life and death, and fact and fiction, by colliding Gothicity with New Materialist philosophy. Don't miss this unique and intriguing exhibition of art artifacts and drawings.
Tuesday 29 November 2022 - Friday 2 December 2022
Lake House Great Art Sale December 2022 – Submission Info
December 4th – January 23rd
Click here to download the submission form
Lake House Great Art Sale December 2022 – Taking further submissions from 13th December
Submission Info
Open to all public to submit. The Great Arts Sale is a cash-and-carry salon-style exhibition. Artists can contribute their own works or works they own and nominate their own prices. There is no commission on sale – price to sell!
Art can be received throughout the exhibition, however it is the preference of LHAC to receive all artwork on the days indicated below. This will maximise your chance of sale during the season. Lake House Arts supports artist resale royalties (for artwork you own but did not create) at our recommended value.
All delivery of artworks will be taken from Tuesday 13th December – Friday 16th December between 9am and 2pm. Please allow up to 7 days after delivery for artworks to be hung or as spaces become available.
Please ensure that all artworks are exhibition-ready with either d-rings or string across the back of 2d works. Sculptural works must be of reasonable durability.
Participants will be notified to collect unsold artworks ahead of the exhibition closing. All artwork must have registration form attached prior to delivery.
Artwork Submission Fees (Payable on delivery)
Sizes up to 1000mm for length, width or depth: $9 per artwork submitted
4 for $30
Sizes larger than 1000mm for length, width or depth: $18 per artwork
By submitting this form you acknowledge that you agree to the terms and conditions of exhibiting at LAKE HOUSE ARTS. (Available here)
Saturday 12 November 2022 - Sunday 13 November 2022
Lake House Arts is pleased to present 'Hello' - a pop-up exhibition by Roberta Queiroga.
Hayes Studio
Saturday 12th - Sunday 13th November
10am - 5pm
Exhibition celebration: 4pm Sunday 13th November
About Roberta Queiroga:
Roberta Queiroga is a Brazilian born New Zealand citizen contemporary visual artist living in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland. She has also lived in Portugal and Japan and influences of those places and cultures are highly noticeable on her identity and ultimately in her work.
"I believe my identity is continuously evolving and reshaping by experiences and influences from cultures, people and places I come across."
Throughout her practice she incorporates and mixes elements of various techniques with a twist, such as reinterpreting brush strokes with hands full of paint directly onto the canvas. A symbiosis that allows for her emotion to spontaneously flow with minimum interference when creating. Her work is aligned with the abstract expressionism.
Roberta's background is in architecture and she has an interest in the relationship between the artwork, the space and the viewer.
Saturday 29 October 2022 - Saturday 29 October 2022 - 21:00
Thursday 13 October 2022 - Thursday 13 October 2022 - 18:00
Artopia & Co are pleased to present a selection of works completed by their students in celebration of Chinese Moon Festival and National Day.
Closing event: 4pm Thursday 13th October, Becroft Gallery
Sunday 11 September 2022 - Friday 30 September 2022
Russell John Hollings
Ihumatao - A Unique Landscape
Opening celebration: 4pm Sunday 11th September, Becroft Gallery
Artist talk: 11am, Saturday 17th September, Becroft Gallery
Artist Biography
Born Otahuhu, Auckland (1948).
"Some years ago when I was residing in Ponsonby, I was looking for an area close to home that I could resonate with and find inspirational as a plein air artist. I started to explore this area at the back of Mangere Mountain and found it to be exactly what I was looking for.
Old farming areas (which reminded me of South Auckland where I grew up, and began my journey as an artist), beautiful coastal areas with the wonderful Manukau Harbour as a backdrop, ancient volcanic outcrops, Otuataua Stonefields, and these wonderful old farm buildings which appealed to me as an artist.
This is one of the most historic areas in Auckland where Maori first settled in Tamaki Makaurau more than 800 years ago, which they originally use for market gardening and farming.
So began my obsession with recording in paint this extraordinary area, which I wanted to document before the land was sold up, and large commercial buildings began to dominate the landscape and change the face of it forever.
My working methods:
I work from observation and experience, and draw and paint what inspires me and I hope to confirm that what I paint is of lasting importance.
With plein air painting it is coming to terms with the landscape, immediate response and seizing the moment, and working quickly.
Translating a subject into paint is a challenging and often mysterious business. I look for immediate response and begin to assess the composition, the tonal qualities, the colour, and the contrasting light and shadow.
I work principally in oils and I paint on prepared panels, canvas boards and stretched canvas. I always work on a suitably toned ground and immediately state the darkest dark and the lightest light.
I also work in Gouache, watercolour, acrylic, pastel and mixed media. I use a variety of artists quality papers and matt board.
For studio work (excluding still life), I use my extensive collection of sketchbooks and small colour notes (which are produced in situ) and provide me with endless information and ideas.
My larger landscapes and abstract works are produced in the studio from my artists notes and studies.
All of my still life paintings are painted from direct observation from the subject. I work for a period of perhaps say an hour, and then continue on other days under a similar light until I feel I have said enough, with possibly up to 10 sessions with much scraping back and re-working.
After 50 years at the easel and over 38 solo shows, this gives you an introduction to my working methods."
- Russell Hollings
Sunday 11 September 2022 - Friday 30 September 2022
Opening celebration: 4pm Sunday 11th September, Becroft Gallery
Artist talk: 11am, Saturday 17th September, Becroft Gallery
The Auckland Plein Air group of artists was originally set up by Russell Hollings and a few of his artist friends. The group is made up of both professional and student artists, meeting up once a month to paint at various locations around the Auckland area. The term plein air is a French term, which simply means “in the open air”, and was first used by the French impressionist movement, who preferred to paint in the open air to capture the true light, colour and atmosphere, something that is not achievable from photographs in a studio. This movement has now taken off around the world, and is recognised as one of the fastest growing movements in the art world.
Included in this exhibition are 10 artists from the group, with each artist exhibiting four of their most recent works. The exhibition is the group’s first, and it is intended that we will be making it an annual event to be held here at the wonderful Lake House Arts.
Opening Celebration
Sunday 11th September 4pm
Across Becroft & Ogle Galleries
Lake House Arts
37 Fred Thomas Drive
Takapuna
Tuesday 23 August 2022 - Thursday 8 September 2022
Schools represented are:
Takapuna Grammar • Belmont Intermediate • Devonport Primary • Belmont Primary • Vauxhall Primary • Hauraki School • Wilson School • Bayswater School • Stanley Bay School • St Leo's Catholic School
Seven of these schools belong to the Devonport-Takapuna Kāhui Ako or Community of Learning. This exhibition has run biannually in different forms since 2017 and continues to create a visual focus and identity for the Devonport-Takapuna Kāhui Ako. In addition, it gives our ākonga the experience of displaying their work in a public space. For many of our young participants it will be their first time in such a show.
Works will also be displayed in the upstairs gallery.
'Our Matariki' Community Celebration - Sat 27 August - Lake House Arts - 3-5pm
Schools represented are:
Takapuna Grammar • Belmont Intermediate • Devonport Primary • Belmont Primary • Vauxhall Primary • Hauraki School • Wilson School • Bayswater School • Stanley Bay School • St Leo's Catholic School
Seven of these schools belong to the Devonport-Takapuna Kāhui Ako or Community of Learning. This exhibition has run biannually in different forms since 2017 and continues to create a visual focus and identity for the Devonport-Takapuna Kāhui Ako. In addition, it gives our ākonga the experience of displaying their work in a public space. For many of our young participants it will be their first time in such a show.
Works will also be displayed in the upstairs gallery.
Schools represented are:
Takapuna Grammar • Belmont Intermediate • Devonport Primary • Belmont Primary • Vauxhall Primary • Hauraki School • Wilson School • Bayswater School • Stanley Bay School • St Leo's Catholic School
Seven of these schools belong to the Devonport-Takapuna Kāhui Ako or Community of Learning. This exhibition has run biannually in different forms since 2017 and continues to create a visual focus and identity for the Devonport-Takapuna Kāhui Ako. In addition, it gives our ākonga the experience of displaying their work in a public space. For many of our young participants it will be their first time in such a show.
Works will also be displayed in the upstairs gallery.
'Our Matariki' Community Celebration - Sat 27 August - Lake House Arts - 3-5pm
Schools represented are:
Takapuna Grammar • Belmont Intermediate • Devonport Primary • Belmont Primary • Vauxhall Primary • Hauraki School • Wilson School • Bayswater School • Stanley Bay School • St Leo's Catholic School
Seven of these schools belong to the Devonport-Takapuna Kāhui Ako or Community of Learning. This exhibition has run biannually in different forms since 2017 and continues to create a visual focus and identity for the Devonport-Takapuna Kāhui Ako. In addition, it gives our ākonga the experience of displaying their work in a public space. For many of our young participants it will be their first time in such a show.
Works will also be displayed in the upstairs gallery.
'Our Matariki' Community Celebration - Sat 27 August - Lake House Arts - 3-5pm
Sunday 10 July 2022 - Friday 29 July 2022
A collaborative exhibtion
Michelle Reid is an artist based in Tāmaki Makaurau who is interested in the smudging between locatable and poetic references. Her current body of work draws on pattern, romanticism and modern environmentalism. During research Reid observed the wildly optimistic patterns of Joseph Frank, reinterpreting her own plans for textiles designs exploring New Zealand natives. The seven colours used in ‘Aotearoa’ pattern design became the colour palette for her paintings in ‘In The Wild Ballet’. Acknowledging a displaced sense of romanticism amongst environmental degradation, Reid sought to find hopeful aspects of contemporary and future nature progressively thriving in human absence. Reid soaked canvas off-cuts in oils and mismatched imagery of nature patterns were composed, joined and stretched as under-paintings. Over 2021-22 the paintings traversed lockdowns and homeschool to let go of initially organised intentions to find her own visual interpretation of Frank’s statement ‘the freer the pattern the better’.
Thursday 16 June 2022 - Friday 8 July 2022
Whakahoki means 'return', but in the context of this exhibition it stands for 'recover': Recovery through arts for our communities. Whakahoki is a community exhibtion that embraces this return and recuperation.
Whakahoki will involve Lake House Arts artists from diverse cultural backgrounds and with diverse life experiences - from students through to seasoned professionals - having the opportunity to work with and learn from Natanahira Pona, Lake Hosue Arts toi whakairo, about how aspects of matauranga Maori (kaitiakitanga, kotahitanga, manaakitanga, whanaungatanga and rangatiranga) and toi Maori can influence their artistic styles to create 'whakahoki' - a return and recovery through arts.
Sunday 15 November 2020 - Wednesday 31 March 2021
Led by resident whakairo artist Natanahira Pona, watch talented sculptors
working live over 10 days transforming massive chunks of raw
Macrocarpa, Cedar, Pohutukawa, Norfolk Pine, Silky Oak and Totara into magnificent artworks. Daily in the grounds of Lake House from 9am to 5pm.
Official kick-off for sculpting will be 9am, Sunday November 2nd until the 13th.
The Wood Sculpture Symposium encourages both emerging and established
artists to step out of their comfort zones, to create a work ‘on the fly’; on site within Lake House grounds and within a strict time period. The 2020 event includes public programming with artist talks, demonstrations and interactive activities for kids. The live sculpting part of the event which is completely free and open to the public, will run from the 12th of November, then the creations will be placed in situ around the Lake House Arts Grounds for exhibition throughout summer.
Wednesday 28 October 2020 - Monday 23 November 2020
Invitation to Artists
Lake House Arts has collaborated with The Takapuna Business Association to bring a creative initiative to life!
We are inviting our Lake House members, friends and whanau to participate in creating vibrant art and design murals for power boxes around the Takapuna community.
Murals are a wonderful and unique way for our local artists to beautify, engage and strengthen the pride within our community while conveying a message in their designs.
Artists are encouraged to submit their designs for these power boxes and proposals themed around “Takapuna Community”, the brief otherwise is open to all styles.
There are a number of Locations include Anzac Lane, Huron Westpac, Como Street and Harcourts Hurstmere.
The selected entries will be rewarded $250 to each artist plus the materials.
How to Apply
- Complete application & acknowledgement of terms and conditions. Download Vector's application form here.
- Provide good quality digital images of intended design, brief artist bio and time frame required to complete mural in to assistance@lakehousearts.org.nz
- Entries close 5pm 23rd November 2020
Thursday 19 November 2020 - Friday 20 November 2020
All of Lake House Arts events and activities for 2020 have led to this moment. The official celebrations commemorating the 20th Anniversary of Lake House Arts! Two spectacular events over two evenings will
celebrate our November 19th birthday.
There will be art, music, dancing, laughter and entertainment, as well as a very special unveiling of a brand new commissioned public artwork from Lake House Arts longest standing resident, Bill Hayes.
Celebrations kick off November 18th at 6pm.
Sunday 15 November 2020 - Sunday 15 November 2020 , 10:00 - 12:30
Lampshade Making Workshop - With Oscuro
Sunday 15th November 10am -12.30pm
A fun morning out learning to make your very own smallDrum Lampshade.
Bookings are essential - only 6 spaces per class.
You will be making a small drum lampshade 10-12" diameter
All materials provided except YOUR favourite fabric.
Cotton or linen is the best to use.
A small number of fabrics will be available to choose from for anyone who does not bring their own.
Tuesday 3 November 2020 - Sunday 15 November 2020
Led by resident whakairo artist Natanahira Pona, watch talented sculptors
working live over 10 days transforming massive chunks of raw
Macrocarpa, Cedar, Pohutukawa, Norfolk Pine, Silky Oak and Totara into magnificent artworks. Daily in the grounds of Lake House from 9am to 5pm.
Official kick-off for sculpting will be 9am, Monday November 2nd until the 13th. Public viewing available from Tuesday 3rd November.
The Wood Sculpture Symposium encourages both emerging and established
artists to step out of their comfort zones, to create a work ‘on the fly’; on site within Lake House grounds and within a strict time period. The 2020 event includes public programming with artist talks, demonstrations and interactive activities for kids. The live sculpting part of the event which is completely free and open to the public, will run from the 12th of November, then the creations will be placed in situ around the Lake House Arts Grounds for exhibition throughout summer.
Participating Artists:
Andy Turner (Andy Wilson)
Anthony Turner has studied under the tutorship of the countries top Maori carvers. Beyond carving, he has also developed a background in television production and has worked in below and above the line advertising marketing communications agencies.
Anthony also has a strong passion for working with at risk youth, and has pioneered a youth development programme Mana Rangatahi and works closely with Police, CYF, Ministry of Education, Iwi, and local schools.
He is a founding member of Nga Aho – Maori Design Professionals, and a board member for Te Hotu Manawa Maori and Awataha Marae.
Peter Millman
Peter Millman has a degree in fine art from Elam. He lives in the rain forest in Waitakere, Titirangi the ‘fringe of heaven’. He has won various international awards and has works in 16 countries. Career highlights include the ‘Giantwins’ of 2004, which was the first artwork from NZ to sell for more than $NZ1M.
Trisha Fisk
Trish Fisk is a painter and sculptor, now based in Whangarei Heads after 30 years farming sheep and cattle in the Hokianga. During that time she studied painting and sculpture by correspondance with the Learning Connexion. It meant juggling farm work with small children and art assignments.
But now her work sells in Auckland and Northland and to overseas buyers. Also a trained journalist, Trisha still writes freelance, mixing writing with painting and sculpture.
"I believe art should be uplifting to look at. If you are going to live with something on your wall it needs to brighten your day either with its colours, or subject. Art needs to make a statement that warms your soul. It shouldn’t need words to explain or justify it."
Speaking of her developing sculpture practice, she has taken part in several symposiums around the country.
“I love being able to combine the practical skills I learned on the farm with my more creative side. Being comfortable wielding a chainsaw or arc welder or axe is like the reward for those years of hard physical work. Now I can use them for artistic ends.”
Brian Wright
Brian Wright is a Master Wood and Bone craftsman, and creator of Wild Image Studios based in Gisborne. He achieved his Open Water Dive Instructors certificate, in addition to specialties including Photography, night navigation, wreck and deep water diving.
Nici Palmer
Nici Palmer is a mixed media artist from Taranaki, she works predominantly in hard stone, Pounamu jade, Andesite, Basalt, Granite and N.Z. Marble.
She has a diploma in Art and Design/Pattern making from WITT Taranaki.
She has previously exhibited in boutique galleries, sculpture
parks and homeshow exhibitions in New Zealand. She has been sculpting and exhibiting in symposiums around New Zealand since 2001.
Lyall Tupe
Lyall Tupe is an artist based in Waitara.
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100009811321766
Paul Olson
Paul Olson is an artist who works across sculpture, jewellery, painting and poetry. He has participated in sculpture symposiums around the country, including the recent Whangarei Sculpture Symposium, held at Hihiaua Cultural Centre.
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100010721953095
Tai Meuli
Since taking up carving at 24, Meuli has been involved in 60 symposiums and founded The Oro Haaruru sculpting event, which is not only about carving but rather charity and bringing men together to talk - because "everyone has stories".
Stan Young
Stan Young is a sculptor based in Kaitaia. Originally from Ahipara, he also specialises in Tā Moko.
https://www.facebook.com/stan.young.359
Keith Waaka
Keith Waaka is a sculptor from Mourea, and graduated with a Maunga Kura Toi - Bachelor of Maori Art from Te Waananga o Aotearoa in 2006.
https://www.facebook.com/Kieth.Walker111
Davey McGhie
Titahi Bay artist and art educator Davey McGhie has exhibited widely across many of the country's major sculpture symposia. Having completed a Post Graduate Diploma in Fine Arts at Elam, in recent years McGhie has taught at Whitireia Community Polytechnic as well as various schools and community art groups in Wellington. His interests, ranging from song writing, performance in ska rock bands and work in horticulture all serve to inform his art practice.
McGhie values the notion of there being no right or wrong in contemporary art making. With an intuitive approach to the manipulation of his materials, and a robust sense of humour, his visual language is constantly evolving.
Brett Evans
Saturday 31 October 2020 - Saturday 31 October 2020 - 22:00
Lake House Halloween 2020
6pm – 10pm, Saturday 31st October
For Halloween, Lake House will be open to the public from 6pm till 10pm, 31st October. Join us for a night of spooks, fun scares and surprises!
This year, Lake House Arts will be co-hosting with Haunted Auckland, who will be set up with their ghost-hunting equipment to search for the mysterious Lake House ghost.
This is a family-friendly event, featuring activities for all age groups including face painting, prizes and a costume disco in the gallery.
Are you ready to scour the hallways and byways of the facility looking for the mysterious Lake House ghost?
Koha coin donation per person on entry.
Wednesday 4 March 2020 - Wednesday 15 April 2020
Operations Manager Grae Burton, Engagement Coordinator and Assistant Curator Marion Breinhorst, and more of the Lake House Team will be running the 'Round the Bays' on the 8th of March, and the 'Shore to Shore' on the 5th of April.
This is to raise funds for our Emerging Artist initiative EMERGENT: SEE II 2020.
Visit our GiveALittle Page to donate and sponsor us while we 'Run Our Arts Off!' to support our young artists!
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