- By Lexie Palmer-Gapper, General Manager, Howick Historical Village
Just 10km as the crow flies: within that area are three remarkable institutions celebrating contemporary art, enlivening history and heritage, and supporting creativity and local community participation.
You may be surprised to know that this is all in east Auckland – not the CBD – and all a 25-minute ride on the 72.
Te Tuhi, situated in Pakuranga, Howick Historical Village nestled in Lloyd Elsmore Park, and Uxbridge Arts and Culture centrally located in Howick all provide access to world-class arts, culture, and heritage.
Outside the CBD, these three key cultural stakeholders situate east Auckland as one of the most unique areas in the motu.
Now, we are thrilled to present an arts/cultural/heritage column in the new Times Online!
We will share stories, thoughts, and feedback on arts and culture.
In the middle of each month will be a What’s On section for the next month, highlighting all things creative in the east Auckland area.
Should you wish to share an activity or event, please email it to: EastAucklandArtKete@gmail.com by 11.59pm on the first day of each month.
Your blurb must be 60 words or less, and must include your organisation’s name, address, and hours of operation.
Something like: XYZ Gallery presents Thinking Through Paint, an exhibition of extraordinary new work by contemporary artist John Smith. The show runs November 2 – December 13. Opening reception is Friday, November 2, 5-7 pm, with an Artist Talk at 6 pm. Hours: Monday-Thursday, 9 am-1 pm. Location: XYZ Gallery, Ti Rakau Drive, Pakuranga.
Please also include a high-res image, although it may not be chosen for publication.
Based on the arts-positive feedback Howick Local Board received last year during the “AK Have your Say” campaign, we are so grateful to know how much our community values our work.
We thank you for your support.
