Our Arts
We love showcasing the work of local artists in our beautiful galleries. If you have work to show the world then we have the perfect space.
OUR ARTS
Exhibition Spaces and Programme
The annual program of exhibitions, events and activities runs every year.
Many of our Exhibitions, Events and Activities crossover multiple platforms for what is delivered at Lake House Arts, including:
- Multiple Gallery and Exhibiting Spaces
- Hirable Spaces for events and Activities
- A diverse arts and culture education program
- Free community arts activities and events
- A Membership programme for artists, art lovers and students
- Lake House resident artists and arts organisations
Our programme is informed by:
- Creating opportunities for our Membership and Students.
- Traditional Exhibitions with a history at Lake House Arts.
- Creating new opportunities for emerging and established professional artists.
- Creating new opportunities for Community Organisations and Schools.
- Creating opportunities for the wider community to engage in unique arts activities.
- Engagement with our Maori Culture, History and Heritage.
- Engagement with our wider, diverse international community who have made New Zealand their home.
- Our relationship with Auckland City Council Arts and Devonport-Takapuna Local Board and events/activities they provide the wider Auckland community.
- Ongoing & Resident Exhibitions at Lake House Arts Centre
The perfect spot
Our Galleries
The type of exhibition or event you have planned will illustrate which of our beautiful gallery spaces will best showcase your work.
Becroft Gallery - Sophisticated and Classy
Our art gallery is available for those larger functions or social gatherings
Ogle Gallery & Café Space - Lively and Social
Our cafe has a lovely room full of tables and chairs, so ideal for smaller gatherings or meetings after hours
The Hayes Studio - Gather Round
The Hayes is a flexible space for functions, workshops, meetings, private lunches or educational classes
The Tindall Room - Let's Discuss
Tindall is our corporate offering; a function room perfect for meetings, presentations, conferences or private lunches
The O'Neill Library - Private and Charming
Our newly refurbished O’Neill Library provides an ideal creative space for meetings, readings, strategy sessions, presentations, tutoring or as a temporary office
Latest Events
We partner with Auckland Council and local artists to provide arts, culture and heritage events and activities for all members of the local community to enjoy.
Biljana Snjegota – Track of Time
Saturday 22 February 2025 - Thursday 13 March 2025
Lake House Arts, in partnership with Localised Zero Waste Hub, is thrilled to announce the launch of the Localised Art Awards, a new art competition and exhibition that champions sustainability through artistic expression.
Fashion Designer Party
Watch your child design and paint their very own T-shirt using special fabric paints that set when heated.
Hedgehogs or Shaggy Dogs Clay Party
Hedgehogs? Or Shaggy Dogs? The birthday kid gets to decide which clay creation everyone will be making!
Fabulous Fairy Wands and Garlands Party
Let your child’s imagination fly with the fairies as they make sparkling wands and garlands for their head. Beautifully woven with flowers and ribbons to turn them into proper little fairies.
Creative Masks Party
Make your own Creative Masks! Monster, superhero or masquerade? Which shall it be?
Become a member today
By joining our membership community you will get access to a range of exclusive benefits including discounts on all our arts, culture and heritage programmes while contributing to the well being of this historic house.
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Thank You to Our Community Partners
We rely on the generous support of our partners continue our mission to provide an accessible heritage facility, where vibrant and diverse community, arts and culture can flourish.
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Get In Touch
Reach out by phone or fill out the form below and we will do our best to help you.
info@lakehousearts.org.nz
Lake House Arts Centre
37 Fred Thomas Drive,
Takapuna, Auckland 0622
027 486 4877
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