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Art and science combine to tackle climate change

Three prominent Hamilton artists are taking part in the next stop of a nationwide tour to debate how the arts can enhance our understanding of climate change science and inspire people to take action.

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Waikato Museum hosts art crime exposé

The motives, methods and mysteries of art crime will be explored by two of the country’s foremost experts during an eye-opening talk at Waikato Museum this week.

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Fashion Weekend at Waikato Museum

Waikato Museum Te Whare Taonga o Waikato is the go-to place for followers of fashion on 18-19 August.

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National Contemporary Art Award winner epitomises contemporary

The winning work from the 2018 National Contemporary Art Award is the epitome of contemporary, featuring a structure and appearance that will continue to change with time, along with its meaning.

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ArtsPost Galleries & Shop turns 20

ArtsPost Galleries & Shop celebrates 20 years as Hamilton’s premier community art gallery and retail outlet.

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Familiar names among National Contemporary Art Award finalists

New and familiar names make up the 32 artists whose works have been selected as finalists in the 2018 National Contemporary Art Award.

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Canterbury artist big winner amid dual Fieldays celebration

Waikato Museum and ArtsPost became an homage to all things agricultural tonight with two exhibition openings celebrating New Zealand’s rural spirit.

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Museum and ArtsPost praised for accessibility

Making community facilities more accessible for people with a disability makes life easier for everyone.

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Fieldays art award has nationwide representation

Artists from as far afield as Kaukapakapa north of Auckland and the deep south make up the finalists of the 2018 Fieldays No.8 Wire National Art Award.

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Trust Waikato support enhances Waikato Museum art collection

An epic painting by one of New Zealand’s most sought-after artists has been acquired by Waikato Museum Te Whare Taonga o Waikato thanks to support from Trust Waikato.

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Dark tale told at Waikato Museum

A haunting play, depicting an event etched into the minds of those it touched 25 years ago, returns to Hamilton for a season at Waikato Museum.

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‘Honour’ to be judging 2018 National Contemporary Art Award

Judging the 2018 National Contemporary Art Award at Waikato Museum will double as a homecoming of sorts for Pātaka Art Gallery and Museum Director Reuben Friend.