current exhibitions
Wallace Art Awards 2008
11 October 2008 -
3 February 2009
TheNewDowse is the only Wellington venue for this prestigious contemporary awards show, with 48 finalist artworks on display.
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IHC Telecom Art Awards
13 September 2008 -
1 February 2009
The top 30 artworks from the annual IHC Telecom Art Awards will be on display - and up for auction at www.ihc.org.nz until 23 September 2008.
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"our stories"
13 September 2008 -
1 February 2009
“our stories” challenges Kiwis to get to know people with disabilities. This touring project is run by IHC and CCS Disability Action.
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A Family Occasion
9 August 2008 -
28 February 2009
Scurrilous rogues, adulterers and gamblers are just some of the colourful characters in The Family, a collection of 37 dolls hand-made by the late Malcolm Harrison.
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A Generous Eye
Works from the Wallace Trust
5 July - 26 October 2008
Boasting a wonderfully colourful collection of over 4000 artworks, arts patron James Wallace has been instrumental in fostering the careers of emerging and established New Zealand artists alike.
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My House Surrounded by a Thousand Suns
5 July - 26 October 2008
Jo Randerson curates a show of vibrant art from individuals formerly known as 'outsider artists'
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Wallace Trust
Feature Artwork
Ongoing
As well as hosting the Annual Wallace Art Awards, TheNewDowse features a work drawn from the James Wallace Art Trust every three to four months
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Believe it...or Not?
Ongoing
Featuring over 20 artworks TheNewDowse’s Collection, Believe it… or Not? celebrates the bizarre, the fascinating, the believable… and the unbelievable. This is a fun and stimulating exhibition for children 4-10 years.
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Hit the Wall
Ongoing
Several super-sized graphics by artists Neil Pardington, Lee Jensen and Team ProAm are currently featured at TheNewDowse.
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Rangatiratanga – Creative Maori Leadership
Permanent Exhibition
21st Century Maori social leaders, artists, scientists and entrepreneurs tell their stories to honour Nuku Tewhatewha the 1856 pataka carved as a 'pillar' of the emerging Kingitanga movement
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