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Waikato Museum and ArtsPost to extend opening hours

In a new move to make Waikato’s leading arts facilities more accessible, Waikato Museum and ArtsPost Galleries & Shop will remain open until 7.00pm every Thursday from 15 January until 12 March 2015.

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Artworks from Te Papa's National Collection on Display at Waikato Museum

The latest works from the regional initiative Unpacked: Treasures from Te Papa go on display at Waikato Museum today.

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Calling all musicians, performers, kapa haka groups, choirs, poets...

Waitangi Day at Waikato Museum on the 6 February 2015 will be a family and community day to celebrate and acknowledge the growing together of the people of New Zealand.
We are seeking performers and artists to fill the day with music, performance, dance and poetry.

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Catalogue showcases city’s public art collection

Hamilton's rich and growing portfolio of public art has been captured in a catalogue which will be launched on Monday (October 20) as part of the city's 150th birthday celebrations.

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New Gallery Extends Hamilton's Arts Offer

Hamilton’s arts offer will be extended when Waikato Museum opens The Barry Hopkins Gallery on 17 October 2014. The new gallery has been funded by philanthropist and Museum supporter Barry Hopkins in partnership with Hamilton City Council.

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Waikato Museum Sole Northern Venue for HOTERE CULBERT

Waikato Museum will be the only North Island venue to show HOTERE CULBERT, an exhibition featuring collaborative works from two of New Zealand’s greatest artists from 22 November to 1 March 2015.

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Opportunity for New Zealand artists to exhibit in central Hamilton gallery

Submissions are invited from New Zealand-based artists and arts groups interested in holding an exhibition of their work at ArtsPost Galleries & Shop in Hamilton.

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Uniquely Hamilton Multimedia Project at Waikato Museum

A multimedia exhibition about contemporary life in Hamilton developed by Wintec, Massey University and the University of Canterbury will open at Waikato Museum on Saturday 23 August.

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Wellington Artist Wins 2014 National Contemporary Art Award

Wellington artist Deanna Dowling has won the 2014 National Contemporary Art Award sponsored by Tompkins Wake Lawyers and Ebbett Audi, and hosted by Waikato Museum.

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National Contemporary Art Award Finalists Announced

Judge Simon Rees has selected 52 artworks as finalists for the 2014 National Contemporary Art Award sponsored by Ebbett Audi and Tompkins Wake, and hosted at Waikato Museum.

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Te Papa Treasures Unpacked at Waikato Museum

Waikato Museum has partnered with the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa in a recent initiative; Unpacked: Treasures from Te Papa, where selected masterpieces are loaned to display for three months.

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Call for WW1 Information to the Waikato Community

Waikato Museum has launched an interactive website to help uncover the untold stories of the men and women of the Waikato during World War 1.