Event Calendar

EVENT CALENDAR

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Squiggla Making Space

Friday, May 2, 2025

11:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Viaduct Events Centre

The Squiggla Café is a creative making space on Level 1 – near the actual café! This Squiggla Making Space Project was developed by The Chartwell Trust to grow access to and participation in visual thinking and making.
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Lamplight Books Pop-Up Bookshop

Friday, May 2, 2025

11:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Viaduct Events Centre

Stack your shelves with the best art books - the 2025 Aotearoa Art Fair presents an art bookshop hosted by Lamplight Books. Representing a broad spectrum of ideas, the bookshop will offer publications spanning art, design, architecture, and cultural commentary.
Artist Talks

Greer Clayton presented by Parnell Gallery

Friday, May 2, 2025

11:15 AM - 11:30 AM

Viaduct Events Centre

A discussion centred around painting the landscape in order to capture the ‘mood’ and ‘feel’ of a place.
Artist Talks

Teresa HR Lane presented by MD Gallery

Friday, May 2, 2025

11:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Viaduct Events Centre

Join us to hear renowned Tai Tokerau artist Teresa HR Lane discuss her new body of work "Mine to Mine".
Artist Talks

Nephi Tupaea presented by Tim Melville

Friday, May 2, 2025

11:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Viaduct Events Centre

A conversation between Tim Melville and Ngāti Kahungunu artist Nephi Tupaea.
Artist Talks

Edward Waring presented by Gallery Sally Dan-Cuthbert

Friday, May 2, 2025

12:00 PM - 12:30 PM

Viaduct Events Centre

Join Edward Waring, New Zealand-born Australian-based artist, as he discusses his unique approach to creating sculpture and design pieces.
Let's Talk Art

Art Through Time – The Burden of the Past and the New Zealand Painter

Friday, May 2, 2025

12:00 PM - 12:45 PM

Talks Theatre, Viaduct Events Centre

How does a contemporary artist engage with the legacies of their modernist predecessors? Join Gretchen Albrecht and Kenneth Brummel as they engage in a lively exchange about Gretchen’s relationship to her modernist precursors.

Artist Talks

Michael McHugh presented by Martin Browne Contemporary

Friday, May 2, 2025

12:30 PM - 1:00 PM

Viaduct Events Centre

Please join us to hear Michael McHugh in conversation with Martin Browne.
Artist Talks

Nicholas Blowers presented by Nanda\Hobbs

Friday, May 2, 2025

1:00 PM - 1:30 PM

Viaduct Events Centre

Nicholas Blowers explores his deep connection to both local and personal landscapes, discussing his methodology, process, and compositional practice to achieve his intricate depictions of nature. 
Artist Talks

Author Talk: Mark Forman

Friday, May 2, 2025

1:00 PM - 1:30 PM

Viaduct Events Centre

Meet the author of 'Tony Fomison: Life of the artist'.
Let's Talk Art

Kōrero – Contemporary Māori Art

Friday, May 2, 2025

1:30 PM - 2:15 PM

Talks Theatre, Viaduct Events Centre

How are Māori artists shaping the global art scene today? Join us for an inspiring conversation about Māori arts recognition on the global stage and the influential contributions Māori artists are making to the international art world today. Moderated by gallerist Tim Melville, with speakers Lisa Reihana, Nephi Tupaea, Nikau Hindin.
Artist Talks

Vincent Ward presented by Milford Galleries

Friday, May 2, 2025

2:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Viaduct Events Centre

Join Vincent Ward as he explores the origins of the works from the Palimpsest series: Forms reused or transformed into something new, yet carrying the ghost of their original form.
Artist Talks

Jack Hadley presented by Laree Payne Gallery

Friday, May 2, 2025

2:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Viaduct Events Centre

Please join us for an in-conversation talk between Ruth Minh Ha (Curatorial Assistant, Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki) and Gallery Artist, Jack Hadley.
Artist Talks

Emma Hercus presented by Railway Street Gallery

Friday, May 2, 2025

2:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Viaduct Events Centre

Emma will discuss her attachment to figurative works, the inspiration and compulsion to explore the characters that exist in her life, past and present.
Let's Talk Art

Art, Architecture and how to Live Best with Both

Friday, May 2, 2025

3:00 PM - 3:45 PM

Talks Theatre, Viaduct Events Centre

How does art shape and enhance architecture and interiors? Hear from three expert panellists on how art shapes and enhances their architecture and interior design work. Moderated by Jeremy Hansen with speakers Mike Stiff, Sonja Hawkins and DJ Tai.
Artist Talks

Jonathan Dalton presented by Nanda\Hobbs

Friday, May 2, 2025

3:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Viaduct Events Centre

Discovering Universal Metaphors in Painting. Jonathan Dalton discusses the practice of harnessing universal metaphors in painting; symbols and arrangements that transcend time and place, speaking to a shared human experience and the construction of unique narratives.
Artist Talks

Heidi Brickell presented by Laree Payne Gallery

Friday, May 2, 2025

3:30 PM - 4:00 PM

Viaduct Events Centre

Hear Heidi Brickell in conversation with Hanahiva Rose (Curator Contemporary Art, Te Papa) as they discuss the body of work Heidi has made for the Aotearoa Art Fair including the artists' unique approach to painting and the motifs which continue to re-appear within the work.
Artist Talks

Emily Parker, director of PARKER Contemporary

Friday, May 2, 2025

4:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Viaduct Events Centre

A discussion led by Director, Emily Parker, exploring the works on show and the significance of contemporary printmaking today.
Artist Talks

James Drinkwater presented by Nanda\Hobbs

Friday, May 2, 2025

4:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Viaduct Events Centre

James Drinkwater delves into his intuitive painting process, reflecting on how travel, history, family and lived experiences shape his dynamic compositions.
Pop-Ups

Squiggla Making Space

Saturday, May 3, 2025

11:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Viaduct Events Centre

The Squiggla Café is a creative making space on Level 1 – near the actual café! This Squiggla Making Space Project was developed by The Chartwell Trust to grow access to and participation in visual thinking and making.
Pop-Ups

Lamplight Books Pop-Up Bookshop

Saturday, May 3, 2025

11:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Viaduct Events Centre

Stack your shelves with the best art books - the 2025 Aotearoa Art Fair presents an art bookshop hosted by Lamplight Books. Representing a broad spectrum of ideas, the bookshop will offer publications spanning art, design, architecture, and cultural commentary.
Artist Talks

Elliot Love presented by Parnell Gallery

Saturday, May 3, 2025

11:15 AM - 11:30 AM

Viaduct Events Centre

An overview of the artist's overall process, narrative about the individual paintings on view.
Let's Talk Art

Collecting Art at Home and Abroad

Saturday, May 3, 2025

12:00 PM - 12:45 PM

Talks Theatre, Viaduct Events Centre

What does it take to build a truly dynamic and diverse art collection? Industry experts discuss the complexities of both the domestic and international art scene. Moderated by Andrew Smith with speakers Andrew Jensen, Kym Elphinstone and Mary Vavasour.
Artist Talks

Nikau Hindin presented by N.Smith Gallery

Saturday, May 3, 2025

12:30 PM - 1:00 PM

Viaduct Events Centre

Artist Talk with Nikau Hindin in the N.Smith Gallery booth, discussing her solo presentation for the Fair.
Artist Talks

Author Talk: Mark Forman

Saturday, May 3, 2025

1:00 PM - 1:30 PM

Viaduct Events Centre

Meet the author of 'Tony Fomison: Life of the artist'.
Artist Talks

Emily Hartley-Skudder presented by Jhana Millers

Saturday, May 3, 2025

1:00 PM - 1:30 PM

Viaduct Events Centre

Join artist Emily Hartley-Skudder as she discusses "Petite Spa", her 2025 Fair presentation with Jhana Millers.
Let's Talk Art

Paererewā – the 1,000 Year Bench Project

Saturday, May 3, 2025

1:30 PM - 2:15 PM

Talks Theatre, Viaduct Events Centre

What if we could create spaces that encourage reflection and connect us to future generations? Paererewā is founded on this very idea, with a vision to establish 1,000 markers for reflection that will last 1,000 years. Sam Johnson will moderate this talk, featuring speakers Hideaki Fukutake, Kim Paton, and Madhav Kidao.
Artist Talks

Robyn Penn presented by Artor Contemporary

Saturday, May 3, 2025

1:30 PM - 2:00 PM

Viaduct Events Centre

Robyn Penn's new body of large works explores the visualization of energy through intuitive painting techniques and expressive mark-making.
Artist Talks

Leila Jeffreys presented by OLSEN Gallery

Saturday, May 3, 2025

2:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Viaduct Events Centre

Leila Jeffreys will be joined by a representative from a local wildlife conservation agency to discuss the intersection of art and environmental preservation, and the vital role we all play in protecting New Zealand’s unique avian species.
Artist Talks

Emily Parker, director of PARKER Contemporary

Saturday, May 3, 2025

2:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Viaduct Events Centre

A discussion led by Director, Emily Parker, exploring the works on show and the significance of contemporary printmaking today.
Artist Talks

Elliot Collins presented by Black Door Gallery

Saturday, May 3, 2025

3:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Viaduct Events Centre

Join us for a Meet the Artist and Artist Talk with Dr. Elliot Collins, where he will share insights into his practice and the deep connection between text, landscape, and memory in his work.
Let's Talk Art

Quiz! So You Think You Know About Art

Saturday, May 3, 2025

3:30 PM - 4:15 PM

Talks Theatre, Viaduct Events Centre

Welcome, art enthusiasts! Join our panel of art aficionados for a game show-style quiz. It’s the perfect opportunity to learn things they don’t teach you in art history. Quizmaster Charles Ninow will be joined by contestants Jamie Te Heuheu, Ayesha Green, and Lydia Cowpertwait.
Artist Talks

Lottie Consalvo presented by Nanda\Hobbs

Saturday, May 3, 2025

3:30 PM - 4:00 PM

Viaduct Events Centre

Exploring the invisible: Art beyond the physical. Lottie Consalvo explores the unseen, the internal, and the limitless. She invites viewers to engage with the subconscious, reflecting on the mind’s capacity to construct alternative ways of being and reject materialism in favor of mindfulness.
Artist Talks

Peter Gardiner presented by Nanda\Hobbs

Saturday, May 3, 2025

4:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Viaduct Events Centre

Myth, landscape and the sublime. Peter Gardiner examines the relationship between landscape, history, and myth in his work. He explores how the natural world serves as both subject and metaphor, evoking themes of time, transformation, and the sublime.
Artist Talks

Katherine Throne presented by SANDERSON CONTEMPORARY

Sunday, May 4, 2025

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Viaduct Events Centre

Hear Katherine Throne and Dr Linda Tyler discuss Katherine Throne's practice and the power and importance of the flower in contemporary art practice.
Pop-Ups

Squiggla Making Space

Sunday, May 4, 2025

11:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Viaduct Events Centre

The Squiggla Café is a creative making space on Level 1 – near the actual café! This Squiggla Making Space Project was developed by The Chartwell Trust to grow access to and participation in visual thinking and making.
Pop-Ups

Lamplight Books Pop-Up Bookshop

Sunday, May 4, 2025

11:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Viaduct Events Centre

Stack your shelves with the best art books - the 2025 Aotearoa Art Fair presents an art bookshop hosted by Lamplight Books. Representing a broad spectrum of ideas, the bookshop will offer publications spanning art, design, architecture, and cultural commentary.
Artist Talks

Prue MacDougall and Nan Mulder presented by Railway Street Gallery and Studios

Sunday, May 4, 2025

11:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Viaduct Events Centre

Light Reactive - a demonstration of the Intaglio solar plate printmaking process.
Let's Talk Art

The Art of Collecting Photography

Sunday, May 4, 2025

12:00 PM - 12:45 PM

Talks Theatre, Viaduct Events Centre

Photography is one of the most accessible and dynamic art forms to collect, but where do you begin? In this insightful session, hear from seasoned collectors and industry experts as they share their experiences, tips, and strategies for building a meaningful photography collection. Moderated by gallerist David Alsop with speakers Hamish Coney, Grant Kerr and Sally Dan-Cuthbert.
Let's Talk Art

From Passion to Profession, How to Thrive as an Artist in 2025

Sunday, May 4, 2025

1:30 PM - 2:15 PM

Talks Theatre, Viaduct Events Centre

How can you make your mark as an artist in 2025? Hear from a top curator, artists and architectural designer on how to showcase your work, grow your audience, and build a career you’re proud of. Moderated by Natasha Conland with speakers Raukura Turei, Jude Rae and Brett Graham.
Let's Talk Art

The Art of Protection – Preserving and Managing Collections for the Future.

Sunday, May 4, 2025

3:00 PM - 3:45 PM

Talks Theatre, Viaduct Events Centre

Every artwork has a story—but how do you ensure that story lasts for generations? Whether you’re new to collecting,  an art enthusiast or a collector, join us for an insightful look at how to look after your art at home. Moderated by Ben Ashley with speakers Maddie Gifford and Giulia Scott.