Big Day Art: Home AKL

Celebrate the opening of Home AKL, Auckland Art Gallery's new exhibition of contemporary Pacific art, with a special day offering free entry to the exhibition and programmes and events for all ages. Meet the artists and join in the conversation. Create your own artworks and enjoy performances inspired by this exhibition of Pacific art.

10am - 12pm: Drop-in session
Join Home AKL artists Louisa Humphry and Kaetaeta Watson to explore materials and weaving techniques. Drop in and stay as long as you like, get hands on and create your own artwork to share with others.
North atrium

11.30am: Fofo'anga group
Enjoy traditional Tongan singing.
Lower Grey Gallery

12:15pm: Prestige Dance Crew
Winners of the 2012 NZ Hip Hop championships, Prestige Dance Crew have danced with the likes of DMX, Chris Brown and Missy Elliott.
North atrium

1pm - 3pm: Drop-in session
Join Home AKL artist Janet Lilo as we build a sculptural landscape. Chat, experiment with materials and add your own version of 'home' to this collaborative work of art.
North Atrium

2pm - 2.20pm: Artist talk
Join artist Angela Tiatia for a short talk on her works Material Culture and
Hibiscus Rosa-Sinensis.
Level 1 exhibition spaces

2.30pm - 2.50pm: Artist talk
Join artist Leilani Kake as she introduces her video work Ariki.
Level 1 exhibition spaces

3pm - 3.30pm: Poetry
Contemporary Samoan poet Courtney Meredith is joined by other Pacific poets for an emotional spoken word response to Home AKL.
Level 1 exhibition spaces

3.30pm: Tatau Dance
Tatau Dance finishes the day with their renowned high-energy and fast-paced Samoan dance.
North Atrium

All events and exhibition entry free. An entry charge will apply throughout the rest of the exhibition

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