Papakura Art Gallery

22/10/2026

Our wonderful exhibiting artists alongside their mahi!

Artists in order of appearance:
Brianna Parkinson
Kelly Lim
Ziggy Raven
Phia Trembath
Aline Yamaura
Manaia Thomas-Bloom
Alex Gebbie

Come by the gallery and explore the diverse range of artworks on display until November 21st!

21/10/2026

There’s No Place Like Home | By Paige Nebbeling .nebbeling
2 October – 4 November

Alongside our main exhibition space, our Artbox window gallery is currently showcasing Paige Nebbeling's 'There's No Place Like Home'.

Derived from the saying ‘Bless this beautiful house’ or ‘Bless this house’, the first painting ‘Bless these beautiful townhouses’ would take on a satirical notion, pointing to condensed high-rise developments that property owners use to monetise from land.

The second painting, ‘Where to?’ is a response to the ‘move-on’ orders passed by the National government. In the current climate, which has been unjust for years and where the majority of the unhoused are minorities, it echoes a larger issue that this country has with how to navigate priorities and unravelling our systemic issues.

Come by the gallery and explore the works in person!

17/10/2026

A big mihi to everyone who joined us for the opening of 'A rag, A stick, A berry' by Alex Gebbie, Kelly Lim, Brianna Parkinson, Ziggy Raven, Phia Trembath, Manaia Thomas-Bloom & Aline Yamaura.

A heartfelt thank you to our exhibiting artists, whose creativity, passion, and unique perspectives have brought this exhibition to life. The collaboration of these artworks highlight the individuality of each artist while weaving together a shared experience of reflection, curiosity, and connection.

Ngā mihi nui to all the whānau, friends, and community members who joined us. We look forward to welcoming more visitors. Come down, take your time with the work, and experience it for yourself.

14/10/2026

14/10/2026

Join the artists this Saturday 17 October at 11am for a kōrero about their works in the exhibition “A rag, A stick, A berry” and an installation performance by Aline Yamaura.

08/10/2026

This group exhibition 'A rag, A stick, A berry' features seven artists whose practices explore and expand perspectives on place, identity and the environment.

Please join us on Saturday 17 October at 11am for the opening with artists present,

Nau mai haere mai, we look forward to welcoming you!

18/09/2026

Yesterday at Art Club, tamariki created their own landscapes using oil pastels, inspired by Haare Williams’ paintings in our current exhibition, Kaitiakitanga. Taking inspiration from Haare’s ocean, hills, mountains and skies, they created their own landscapes.

Some had fun trying to recreate elements from the example, while others came up with their own landscapes. It was lovely seeing the different ways everyone interpreted the landscape through colour and shapes.

16/09/2026

Kia ora Art Club whānau! Tomorrow we will be creating mixed media landscapes inspired by our current exhibition Kaitiakitanga by Haare Williams.

We hope to see you tomorrow at 3:30pm 😊

16/09/2026

Join kaumātua and artist Haare Williams for two free programmes exploring the journey of the kuaka (bar-tailed godwit), its connection to Aotearoa, and the ideas of kaitiakitanga woven throughout his exhibition.

Both programmes are free and open to all ages.

Haare and the gallery look forward to welcoming you!

10/09/2026

What She Carried | By Emily Grimston
2 September - 30 September

What She Carried is a hand-built mosaic mirror combining sculptural clay elements, painted and textured surfaces, and reflective glass. The surrounding imagery incorporates feminine, botanical and anatomical symbolism alongside a child figure inspired by stories from the artist mother's childhood.

The mirror is intentionally interactive. Rather than simply observing the work, viewers become part of it through their reflection. This creates a shifting relationship between the personal story contained within the artwork and the viewer's own memories and sense of identity.

The work is accompanied by a zine that expands on the themes and storytelling behind the piece. Zines are available for visitors to take away, allowing the story to continue beyond the gallery.

Come by the gallery to see What She Carried, take a moment to see yourself within the work, and pick up a zine to take with you.