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Exhibition sheds light on lives of people with disability
11 August 2022
A multimedia exhibition showcasing the dreams, the talents and often the loneliness of people with intellectual disabilities opens on Saturday 13 August. More
‘Red handed’ artwork wins $20,000 National Contemporary Art Award
5 August 2022
Multimedia artist Emma Hercus has won the prestigious National Contemporary Art Award 2022 for a “majestically layered” artwork. More
Museum acquires spectacular paintings by Maaori artist
14 July 2022
Thanks to support from Trust Waikato, a series of spectacular paintings by one of New Zealand’s leading Maaori artists has been acquired by Waikato Museum. More
New artworks celebrate importance of creativity
7 July 2022
Opening on Saturday 9 July, Toi is Rongoaa is a large-scale exhibition which showcases deeply personal new work from fourteen contemporary Maaori artists. More
Finalists announced for 2022 National Contemporary Art Award
21 June 2022
This year's judge Reuben Paterson has selected 34 artists as the finalists for NCAA 2022. More
Stylish touring exhibition opens at Taupō Museum
15 June 2022
Toured by Waikato Museum, "Te Aho Tapu Hou: The new sacred thread" showcases distinctive garments created by Maaori designer and fashion activist Jeanine Clarkin. More
Space Race Style
1 June 2022
Discover the inspiration behind the 'retro lounge' within the exhibition Our Moon: Then, Now & Beyond. More
Inspiration flows through new Fred Graham exhibition
25 May 2022
A powerful exhibition bringing together the sculptures of world-renowned Tainui artist Fred Graham ONZM is now open at Waikato Museum. More
Star Gossage exhibition opens this weekend
28 April 2022
Star Gossage: He Tangata The People opens this weekend with a public talk within the gallery. More
Winning streak for No.8 Wire award recipient
21 April 2022
The blind-judging process resulted in a double win for artist Gina Ferguson. More
Find your April adventure
13 April 2022
We’ve got your fun sorted this April thanks to our action-packed activity guide. More
Emerging Maaori artists in conversation at Waikato Museum
4 April 2022
The creative journey of emerging Maaori artists will be explored at a panel discussion to be held this weekend Saturday 9 April. More
My Vaccine Pass will not be required to enter Museum
1 April 2022
Proof of vaccination will not be a requirement of entry at Waikato Museum or ArtsPost from 5 April 2022. More
Finalists named for Fieldays No.8 Wire National Art Award competition
23 March 2022
Twenty-seven artists from across New Zealand have been named as 2022's finalists for this annual competition which challenges Kiwi creatives to transform No.8 Wire into inspiring art. More
Capture a moment under Our Moon and be in to win
22 March 2022
An out-of-this-world giveaway! Enter the prize draw by sharing your photos. More
Top artist to judge National Contemporary Art Award
21 March 2022
Entries are open now for the National Contemporary Art Award 2022. More
Our Moon exhibition lands at Waikato Museum this weekend
15 March 2022
Prepare for a close encounter! An out-of-this-world exhibition is launching this Saturday with the opening of Our Moon: Then, Now & Beyond. More
Two weeks to go for artists to enter No.8 Wire Award
1 March 2022
Just two weeks remain for artists to enter the annual Fieldays No.8 Wire National Art Award competition. More
Exhibition scratches at surface of forgotten art
17 February 2022
Everyday art scratched into eggshells, whale teeth, and bullock horns is the focus of a new exhibition open from Saturday 19 February. More