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SUMMARY:The Great Plate | Quarry Arts Centre Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:The Great Plate has been a beloved tradition since 2008\, with last year’s edition presented as The Creative Cup. These fundraisers have made a real difference—supporting key projects like the addition of our Phoenix Soda Kiln—and have helped nurture the vibrant artistic community we’re proud to be part of. \nFor 2025\, we’re inviting a wide range of artistic mediums—including ceramics\, textiles\, painting\, sculpture\, and more—to continue building on this legacy of creativity and collaboration. \nPlates will be displayed and auctioned\, with 100% of the proceeds going toward much-needed upgrades to our Pottery Room\, a shared community and workshop space. Planned improvements include new flooring\, cabinet doors\, drying racks\, shelving\, work tables\, and freshly painted\, panelled walls. \n  \nWant to participate? \nWe’re seeking 30 artists to help us complete a stellar lineup of 40+ creatives from across Aotearoa.  As a participating artist\, your plate will also be featured on our social media platforms—along with your name\, Instagram handle\, website\, and TradeMe auction link—giving your work added visibility while supporting a meaningful cause. \nImportant Dates \n● Bisqued Plates Ready for Pickup: Monday 14th July — Quarry Arts Centre \n● Plate Drop-off Dates: ○ Friday 3rd October \n○ Saturday 4th October \n○ Monday 6th October | 9:30am – 4:30pm \n○ Postage accepted at your own expense \n● Photography & Catalogue Creation: ○ Wednesday 8th – Friday 10th October \n● Opening Event: Friday 17th October \n● Exhibition Dates: 17th October – 1st November \n● TradeMe Auction Live: ○ Starts: Friday 17th October | 6pm \n○ Ends: Sunday 26th October | 6pm \nPlease complete the form by 30th September.
URL:https://www.beagleradio.co.nz/event/the-great-plate-quarry-arts-centre-fundraiser/
LOCATION:Yvonne Rust Gallery\, 21 Selwyn Avenue\, Avenues\, Vinetown 0110\, Whangarei\, 0110\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Art,Craft,Exhibition
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SUMMARY:Print & Pause
DESCRIPTION:Print & Pause is a welcoming\, hands-on creative experience designed to help you slow down\, connect\, and rediscover the joy of making through the playful art of gelli plate printing.\nIn our busy world\, it’s easy to forget how calming and satisfying it can be to create with our hands. \nPrint & Pause offers a gentle invitation to take a break from the noise—no deadlines\, no pressure\, no prior art experience required. This is a relaxed drop-in session where you can experiment freely\, follow your curiosity\, and let the process guide you. \nGelli plate printing is a fun and accessible printmaking method that uses a soft gel-like surface\, paint\, and textured materials to create rich\, layered artworks. It’s ideal for beginners and seasoned creatives alike\, and every print is completely unique. Whether you stay for five minutes or a couple of hours\, you’ll walk away with a handful of beautiful prints and the satisfaction of having made something by hand. \nWe provide all the materials—including gelli plates\, paint\, paper\, tools\, and plenty of inspiration—so all you need to bring is yourself. It’s perfect for anyone looking to:\nTry something new \nRelax through creative play\nExplore colour\, texture\, and pattern\nReignite a sense of creative confidence\nSpend some quality time solo or with friends \nPrint & Pause is open to all ages and abilities. Whether you’re looking for a mindful moment\, a creative recharge\, or just some low-key fun\, you’re warmly invited to join us.\nTake a breath. Make a print. Permit yourself to pause.
URL:https://www.beagleradio.co.nz/event/print-pause/
LOCATION:Creative Northland\, Railway Road\, Whangarei\, 0110\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Art,Craft,Workshop
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SUMMARY:Pioneers | Exhibition by Chris Brady | Shutter Room
DESCRIPTION:Pioneers: An exhibition by Chris BradyOpening night 10th October 5 – 7pm \n\n\nPlease join us to celebrate the opening of Pioneers\, An exhibition by Chris Brady. \n\n\nPioneers\, explores the idea of pioneering in both human and natural worlds. Through sculpture\, installation\, and photography\, the exhibition draws connections between human expansion and the quiet persistence of plants that reclaim and restore damaged landscapes. \n\n\nHumans have long celebrated the pioneer spirit — settling new lands\, shaping environments\, and leaving lasting marks on culture and ecology. Yet\, nature has its own pioneers: weeds and wild species that move into barren spaces\, regenerating soil and life where it has been stripped away. \n\n\nPioneers reflects on these dual narratives\, highlighting the tension between human ambition and ecological resilience. It invites audiences to rethink what it means to be a pioneer today\, consider nature’s restorative power\, and explore how we might live and create in ways that are sustainable and in balance. \n\n\nFull Exhibition dates: 11 October – 1 November 2025 \n\nFor media enquiries\, interviews\, or images\, please contact Chris Brady\n\nStay tuned to more Beagles promoted local events here
URL:https://www.beagleradio.co.nz/event/pioneers-exhibition-by-chris-brady-shutter-room/
LOCATION:The Shutter Room\, The back of the Old Library\, Rust Avenue\, Whangarei\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition,Photography
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SUMMARY:Talk: Water as a Way to Escape That is Always Open | Hundertwasser Art Centre
DESCRIPTION:Water as a Way to Escape That is Always Open \n\nJoin us for a fascinating talk with Dr Joost de Bruin\, Director of the Hundertwasser Art Centre\, as he dives into the world of Friedensreich Hundertwasser — painter\, architect\, ecologist\, and visionary.\n\n Discover Hundertwasser’s deep connection to water through his vibrant artworks filled with boats\, ships\, and rain. Hear the incredible story of his beloved ship\, the Regentag\, and his dream to sail it all the way to New Zealand. Learn how water conservation was at the heart of his passion and creativity.\nThis is your chance to see stunning images of Hundertwasser’s work and hear the inspiring story of how the Regentag became his very first architectural project.\n Don’t miss it — an inspiring talk that flows as beautifully as the water Hundertwasser loved!
URL:https://www.beagleradio.co.nz/event/talk-water-as-a-way-to-escape-that-is-always-open-hundertwasser-art-centre/
LOCATION:Hundertwasser Art Centre\, 81 Dent Street\, Whangarei\, 0110\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Art,Educational,Festival
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SUMMARY:Gibbs Farm Visit | Fundraiser Quarry Gardens
DESCRIPTION:Get your tickets for a rare chance to visit Gibbs Farm while supporting your beloved Whangarei Quarry Gardens. \nGibbs Farm is a world-class outdoor sculpture park situated on the Kaipara Harbour. Featuring site-specific artworks by many well-known local and international artists (Anish Kapoor\, Richard Serra\, Andy Goldsworthy\, and Ralph Hotere\, to name just a few)\, this is a unique experience for art lovers.\nDuring your visit\, you will be free to roam the hillsides\, take in the views of the harbour\, and gain perspective on the sculptures from a distance and right up close. Your tour is self-guided with a map provided upon arrival. Enjoy an introduction to some of the key works by our friendly art experts stationed throughout the park. Your visit may also include encounters with an exotic animal or two\, including emus and giraffes.\nChildren under 5 are free. \nGetting there:\n• Please use the designated entrance at 2421 Kaipara Coast Highway. Carpool where possible.\n• Representatives from Whangarei Quarry Gardens will meet you and check your ticket. \nA few important things to note:\n• Visitors must arrive at 10 am and depart by 2 pm.\n• Gibbs Farm is privately owned and open by appointment only.\n• There is no entry fee to visit Gibbs Farm. All proceeds from ticket sales go to Whangarei Quarry Gardens.\n• There are toilets on-site\n• There are large lakes and ponds\, plus animals at various spots on the property; children must be supervised at all times.\n• Visitors must adhere to the Gibbs Farm Terms of Access. Please review them before purchasing tickets. You can read them on the Whangarei Quarry Gardens website. \nWhat to bring:\n• Raincoat and/or umbrella – the visit will go ahead no matter the weather\n• Lunch\, snacks\, and water\n• Comfortable walking shoes – the paved walk is 6-7 km long; you can choose to do as much or as little of this as you like\n• Camera – photography is allowed\, but no drones
URL:https://www.beagleradio.co.nz/event/gibbs-farm-visit-fundraiser-quarry-gardens/
LOCATION:Gibbs Farm\, 2421 Kaipara Coast Highway\, Makarau\, Auckland\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition,Fundraiser
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SUMMARY:Printapalooza 2025 | Te Kowhai Print Trust
DESCRIPTION:We’re thrilled to announce that submissions are now open for Printapalooza 2025\, the bi-annual celebration of large-scale woodblock printing! \nThis year’s event will take place on Saturday\, October 25th at the Hihiaua Cultural Centre\, and calling on printmakers to submit bold\, beautiful blocks inspired by this year’s theme: \n“Goddesses and Gods” – Think divine figures\, mythic stories\, celestial battles – and everything in between. \nMore details and registration on the Te Kowhai Print Trust Website.
URL:https://www.beagleradio.co.nz/event/printapalooza-2025-te-kowhai-print-trust/
LOCATION:Hihiaua Cultural Centre\, 56-58 Herekino Street\, Whangārei\, 0110\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Art
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SUMMARY:Director Conversations | Hundertwasser: The Architectural Doctor
DESCRIPTION:Are you curious about the life and legacy of Friedensreich Hundertwasser? Would you like to dive deeper into his passions\, ideas\, his connection to New Zealand\, his thoughts on life\, living\, architecture and art?\n\nJoin us for Director Conversations\, a bi-monthly series of engaging presentations hosted by our Director\, Joost de Bruin. Each session explores a unique aspect of Hundertwasser’s life\, art\, and philosophy\, with plenty of time for questions and discussion.\nTopic: Hundertwasser: The Architectural Doctor\n\nHundertwasser’s goal was to create what he called\, a more human architecture in harmony with nature. What do you think he meant by this? And why do you think he was so determined and passionate about making this a reality\, more than just an idea or a picture? Come and find out and bring all your questions with you\, the aim is to share ideas and thoughts and to have a conversation.\nHundertwasser realised more than forty architectural projects all over the world.\n\nJoin us for an in-depth look at Hundertwasser\, the Architectural Doctor.\n\nBooking is recommended. Secure your spot today via our website.\nhttps://www.hundertwasserartcentre.co.nz/…/director…/
URL:https://www.beagleradio.co.nz/event/director-conversations-hundertwasser-the-architectural-doctor/
LOCATION:Hundertwasser Art Centre\, 81 Dent Street\, Whangarei\, 0110\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Art,Educational
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