What's On in May 2009

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EXHIBITIONS + EVENTS MAY 2009


L-R Ann Verdcourt: Something old, something new, 2001. Brendon Bodley: Hope, 1998.

Thrill Me Every Day
The Celia Dunlop Collection
Opens 2 May

The late Celia Dunlop collected art from more than 100 NZ artists, over a 40 year period. She chose works she felt a personal connection with, with a focus on jewellery, ceramics and painting. A book of the collection has also been produced, with all sale proceeds to the Mary Potter Hospice.
L-R Ann Verdcourt: Something old, something new. Brendon Bodley: Hope.

John Walsh: Marakihau (post-homo travellus), 2007

Flying Solo - Paintings by John Walsh
Opens 2 May

Journey into the often eerie, sometimes comic, yet strangely familiar worlds conjured by Wellington-based painter John Walsh. Flying Solo is an exhibition drawn from private collections within the Wellington region, and features 18 large-scale paintings alongside smaller works on trays, glass cases and candy boxes.
John Walsh: Marakihau (post-homo travellus).

L-R: CWP finalists Mo Zhi Hong, Christos Tsiolkas

Commonwealth Writers' Prize
Wednesday 13 May 11am | FREE

Join finalists Christos Tsiolkas, Marina Endicott, Joan Thomas and Mo Zhi Hong for a free readings and Q&A session. You'll also have the chance to win a complete set of books by the finalists. Presented by The Book Council.
No booking required - just show up.
CWP finalist Mo Zhi Hong.


Len Castle: Falcon Headed Bowl (detail).

Thrill Me Every Day Personal Tour
Sunday 17 May 2.30pm | FREE

Join Celia Dunlop's son Hamish for a unique insight into his late mother's art collection, in 'Thrill Me Every Day'. Celia declared art to be "not great for the budget, but wonderful for the soul". Refreshments provided. Numbers limited - bookings required via (04) 560 1470 or newdowsebookings@huttcity.govt.nz.
Len Castle: Falcon Headed Bowl.

Jessie Casson: Michael Robinson, Cromwell, 2008.

Champions - New Zealand Winners
Opens 23 May

Photographer Jessie Casson spent the summer of 07-08 touring NZ in a caravan, photographing local winners in communities across the country. Word of mouth and local knowledge led her to uncover a wealth of stories and hidden talents from cooking to curling, skating to shooting. Meet some real Kiwi champions.
Jessie Casson: Michael Robinson, Cromwell.

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