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MEANWHILE https://www.boosted.org.nz/projects/keep-our-art-space-alive MEANWHILE is an exhibition space, studio space, online platform and venue for public programmes.

MEANWHILE is an artist-run gallery based at Level 2 99 Willis Street, Te Aro, Wellington, Aotearoa

Our WCC funding soon runs out, and we need help from the community to continue to exist. MEANWHILE is an artist run initiative based at Level 2 99 Willis St, Wellington, Aotearoa, New Zealand.

Kit. By artists Jimmy McKirdy and Freya Lloyd continues at MEANWHILE until the 8th of November. Be sure to check out the...
22/10/2026

Kit. By artists Jimmy McKirdy and Freya Lloyd continues at MEANWHILE until the 8th of November.

Be sure to check out their sight based installation and Miró Camden beautiful writing response before its gone!

Jimmy McKirdy

I Think I’ve Seen This Line BeforeBy Miró M-CIn response to our current show, Kit. By artists Jimmy McKirdy and Freya Ll...
19/10/2026

I Think I’ve Seen This Line Before
By Miró M-C

In response to our current show, Kit. By artists Jimmy McKirdy and Freya Lloyd.
Running until the 8th of November.

MEANWHILE is seeking Art Writing Residents for 2027!Each MEANWHILE exhibition project features the work of exhibiting ar...
15/10/2026

MEANWHILE is seeking Art Writing Residents for 2027!

Each MEANWHILE exhibition project features the work of exhibiting artists alongside an accompanying text written by an art writer.

Art writing is a vital part of the overall exhibition project. Like the exhibiting artists, our writers are emerging or experimental practitioners with independent practices of their own.

Three writing residencies will be available in 2027. Each resident will work with MEANWHILE and its exhibiting artists across three exhibitions, contributing writing to the gallery’s exhibition programme. This will span over an estimated 3 month period. At the conclusion of their residency, residents will also have the opportunity to present work in MEANWHILE’s window space or propose an alternative project for the gallery to support. Residents will also receive support from the gallery and selected mentors throughout the programme to help further develop their practice.

Residencies are off-site, as MEANWHILE is located within a commercial building and does not offer live-in accommodation. We do have artist studios available and are happy to discuss individual space requirements with applicants. We also require all applicants to be local to Te Whanganui-a-Tara.

Residents will receive a minimum stipend of $900 for the duration of their residency. If additional funding becomes available, we hope to increase this amount.

Applications close at midnight on 16 November 2026.

How to Apply
Applications should include the following within a singular PDF:

A short artist bio.

Examples of previous work.

Your preferred residency timeframe.

(Optional) A concept for a personal pop-up project or window exhibition in 2027. Please note that opportunities for these projects are limited by MEANWHILE’s existing 2027 programme.

If you have any questions, please email us at [email protected].

Thank you to all who came to the opening of ‘Kit’ by artists Jimmy McKirdy and Freya Lloyd. Also a huge thank you to Aba...
15/10/2026

Thank you to all who came to the opening of ‘Kit’ by artists Jimmy McKirdy and Freya Lloyd.

Also a huge thank you to Abandoned Brewery for sponsoring the event.

The show will be available to view during opening hours until November 8th.

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Jimmy McKirdy (b.2006, Pōneke) uses light sensitive materials in a process interested in photographic inversion. By working simultaneously with positive and negative he explores both the figurative image and its abstracted inverse.

Freya Lloyd (b.2006, Melbourne, Australia)
Lloyd’s practice spans sculpture and photography, exploring materials and perception. Her work considers how images and constructed forms create new spatial and visual associations.

Exhibition text by Miro Camden

Jimmy McKirdy

‘Kit’ by Jimmy McKirdy & Freya Lloyd Opening event Wednesday 14 October 5-7pm Drinks will be generously provided by Aban...
11/10/2026

‘Kit’ by Jimmy McKirdy & Freya Lloyd

Opening event Wednesday 14 October 5-7pm
Drinks will be generously provided by Abandoned Brewery

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‘Kit’ features a series of new large scale photographic sculptures by Jimmy McKirdy and Freya Lloyd.

The exhibition will be available to view during gallery hours until November 8

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Jimmy McKirdy (b.2006, Pōneke) uses light sensitive materials in a process interested in photographic inversion. By working simultaneously with positive and negative he explores both the figurative image and its abstracted inverse.

Freya Lloyd (b.2006, Melbourne, Australia)
Lloyd’s practice spans sculpture and photography, exploring materials and perception. Her work considers how images and constructed forms create new spatial and visual associations.

Exhibition text by Miro Camden

Jimmy McKirdy

This Friday 6pm, to accompany Anneke Westra and jackson exhibition “Theory of Memory” we will be hosting a star studded ...
05/10/2026

This Friday 6pm, to accompany Anneke Westra and jackson exhibition “Theory of Memory” we will be hosting a star studded poetry reading night!

The artists will be accompanied by four of Pōnekes favourite poets Chris Tse Kate Camp Bram ⚜️ and maia

It’ll be an incredible night with beautiful words so come and enjoy!

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Design by the wonderful elakalman.art

Thank you to all who came to the PURE_CONNECTION opening last Tuesday! PURE_CONNECTION, by artists Ivan Medrano, will be...
19/09/2026

Thank you to all who came to the PURE_CONNECTION opening last Tuesday!

PURE_CONNECTION, by artists Ivan Medrano, will be on until the 4th of October. Be sure to check it out!

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Rhythmed by the inexorable march of technology, the algorithm binds bodies together. Flesh is petrified into human walls as code settles in our image.

PURE_CONNECTION explores identity formation as a digitised collective experience. Identity is relational, cultivated through embodied interactions between individuals. However, as technology continues to infuse into daily life, the prominence of algorithmic processes in self-development increases in parallel, accelerating a continuous cycle of recognition, affiliation, and rejection.

Ivan Medrano is a Filipino-Australian new media artist interrogating the nexus of perception, virtuality, and the self. Drawing upon a background in editorial fashion imagery, Medrano employs its conventions in investigating technology’s impact on the human experience.

Medrano was a creative behind the first-ever digital fashion editorials for VOGUE Philippines and PAPER Magazine. Further features and exhibitions include SHOWStudio’s Fashion Film Showcase: Digital Reality 2024, SHOWStudio’s ikon-1, PAP Magazine Korea, MEGA Magazine, Artsect Gallery London Fashion Week, and Unfamous Magazine France.

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Thank you to Emily Scott for the documentation.

PURE_CONNECTION by artist Ivan Medrano opens Tuesday 15 September at 5:30pm.Running from 16 September – 4 October, be su...
09/09/2026

PURE_CONNECTION by artist Ivan Medrano opens Tuesday 15 September at 5:30pm.
Running from 16 September – 4 October, be sure to make your way down to MEANWHILE and digest Medrano’s gathered, haunting forms.

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Rhythmed by the inexorable march of technology, the algorithm binds bodies together. Flesh is petrified into human walls as code settles in our image.

PURE_CONNECTION explores identity formation as a digitised collective experience. Identity is relational, cultivated through embodied interactions between individuals. However, as technology continues to infuse into daily life, the prominence of algorithmic processes in self-development increases in parallel, accelerating a continuous cycle of recognition, affiliation, and rejection.

Ivan Medrano is a Filipino-Australian new media artist interrogating the nexus of perception, virtuality, and the self. Drawing upon a background in editorial fashion imagery, Medrano employs its conventions in investigating technology’s impact on the human experience.

Medrano was a creative behind the first-ever digital fashion editorials for VOGUE Philippines and PAPER Magazine. Further features and exhibitions include SHOWStudio’s Fashion Film Showcase: Digital Reality 2024, SHOWStudio’s ikon-1, PAP Magazine Korea, MEGA Magazine, Artsect Gallery London Fashion Week, and Unfamous Magazine France.

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Poster Design by elakalman.art

Thank you to everyone who came to the Meanwhile Quiz Night Fundraiser last week, and congratulations to the Meanwhales w...
07/09/2026

Thank you to everyone who came to the Meanwhile Quiz Night Fundraiser last week, and congratulations to the Meanwhales who took home the victory!

We’re incredibly grateful to everyone who attended, donated, bought merch or raffle tickets, or otherwise supported us in making the night possible. All profits from the fundraiser are going towards producing our upcoming 10th anniversary publication, which we hope will generate further funds to keep our gallery operating!

Like any great fundraiser, we have an array of shoutouts and thank yous to those who donated their talents, time and energy to making the night possible.

An enormous thank you to our sponsor Thistle Hall Community Venue, who donated their space for the night.
A big old bow to our musical entertainers, Coin Laundry (tom ) and Staff After Party
And a shoutout to BGI for letting us borrow their PA system.

Finally, a huge round of applause for our generous and hardworking Meanwhile team who made it all possible. We wouldn’t exist without your generosity and mahi.

Photo Credit, the stunning Emily Jane Scott!

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Level 2 99 Willis Street, Wellington Central
Wellington
6011

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Wednesday 11am - 2pm
Thursday 11am - 2pm
Friday 11am - 2pm
Saturday 11am - 4pm
Sunday 11am - 4pm

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