Past Exhibitions
There’s always something special at Lake House from beautiful art exhibitions through to interactive events and we’d love you to be part of it.
Our Past Exhibitions
Read about our past exhibitions in our Becroft and Ogle Galleries.
Geraldyne Potereau – Mindscapes
Saturday 15 March 2025 - Thursday 3 April 2025
Lake House Arts is pleased to present…
Geraldyne Potereau – Mindscapes
Becroft Gallery
Opening Celebration:
4 – 6pm Sunday 16th March
About the exhibition:
This exhibition is a reflection of an ongoing journey and the solace found in art. Drawing from personal experiences, each piece explores the inner landscapes of the self. The artworks serve as a visual catalog of timeless, nameless places within, where interpretation is open to all. Viewers are invited to engage with each piece, naming and describing them as they see fit, transforming the experience into a conversation that begins within and extends outward. The exhibition creates a space for vulnerability and reflection, allowing art to become both a personal mirror and a shared dialogue. -Geraldyne Potereau
About Geraldyne Potereau: “I was born in November 1982 in France, but lived in South America until I was 7. I studied graphic design against my parent’s wishes and was never embraced as an artist. I went through a journey of discovery, looking for my own style and found myself in surrealism: using imagery from dreams and imagination and transcribing them without filter. I travel within, confronting myself, accepting myself, transforming art into a conversation.”
Call for artworks! Paper Cuts
Saturday 15 March 2025 - Thursday 3 April 2025
Exhibition Information
Lake House Arts invites artists to push the boundaries of paper-based art in Paper Cuts, an exhibition celebrating the versatility and creativity of paper as a medium. Whether sculpted, layered, folded, or transformed, we encourage works that challenge traditional perceptions of paper in art.
- Open to both Lake House Members and the public. Free entry for members, and a $10 entry fee for non-members. Memberships may be purchased upon entry in lieu of submission fee.
- Artworks must be comprised of at least 75% paper (excluding framing).
- No late entries will be accepted
- Up to two artworks may be submitted per artist
- Artworks must be for sale and pricing must include our commission (19.5% +GST)
- Works must not infringe copyright.
- Suitable for 2D or wall-based artworks only. Artworks must have D-rings and a string across the back of the artwork.
- Wet, or unstable artworks will not be considered for entry.
- Works must not infringe copyright.
- All Terms and Conditions for exhibiting at Lake House Arts apply and are available to read here.
- All unsold artworks must be collected by 3pm Thursday 3rd April
For larger artworks, or artworks which entail non-conventional staging, please liaise with Curator Hannah Berry at arts@lakehousearts.org.nz Please note: A soft launch for the exhibition will be confirmed closer to the exhibition date. Members and entrants will be notified.
Artwork Delivery dates: Tuesday 11th March (9am – 3pm) – 12pm Friday 14th March.
Race Unity Day 2025
Sunday 23 March 2025 - Sunday 23 March 2025 , 10:00 - 14:00
What’s in store?
A Global Feast – Savor flavors from around the world, from Egyptian Koshary and Shawarma to Fijian curries, mango ice cream, and more delicious bites from our incredible food stalls.
Move to the Rhythm – Experience mesmerizing dance performances showcasing the diversity and energy of our communities.
Get Creative – Wander through our craft markets packed with unique treasures, and be inspired by live art demos from talented creators.
Zen Tea Ceremony – Immerse yourself in the art of mindful tea drinking and cultural tradition with our special Zen Tea Ceremony.
Gather your whānau, bring your friends, and celebrate the beauty of unity, diversity, and culture with us.
Whakairo Ora / Sculpture Live
Monday 24 November - Sunday 7 December
Sculpture Live / Whakairo Ora Symposium 2025
Watch Te Whare Roto o Toi – Lake House Arts transform into an open-air sculpture studio this summer. Over two weeks, up to 25 artists from across Aotearoa will work and carve on site, creating small & large-scale sculptural works in real time.
Guided by the theme:
“He mokopuna taku iti, he tipuna taku rahi”
“I am a descendant, so I stay humble. I am also an ancestor, so what I do is important.”
Each artist will respond in their own way – honouring those who came before while shaping something new for those yet to come.
What to expect
Daily live carving and sculpture
Artists working with wood and recycled materials
Works in progress you can visit again and again as they evolve
Indoor exhibition in the Becroft Gallery during the symposium
Completed outdoor works on display over summer, with potential tour dates around Tāmaki Makaurau in 2026
Celebration & Awards – Sunday 7 December, 4pm
Join us as we reveal the finished works and celebrate our artists with a total prize pool of $14,000, including:
Becroft Ultimate Award –
Runner Up
Localised Award (best use of recycled materials)
Three Highly Commended Awards –
Where
Te Whare Roto o Toi – Lake House Arts, Barry’s Point Reserve, Takapuna
When Symposium in action: 24 November – 6 December 2025
10am-4pm (please note this is on the grounds only – the house closes at 3pm)
Awards & Celebration: Sunday 7 December, 4pm
Come wander the grounds, watch the works emerge day by day, and experience the wairua of artists creating together in one special house with many lives.
SUPPORTED BY: The Becroft Foundation, Localised – Zero Waste Wairau – Devonport-Takapuna Local Board & Creative Communities NZ
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Lake House Arts Centre
37 Fred Thomas Drive,
Takapuna, Auckland 0622
027 486 4877