Upstairs Gallery

15th Annual Exhibition

Opens Thursday 7th October 2010 on display until Sunday 31st October 2010

The group's annual exhibition, with an array of delicious and diverse ceramics. A perfect opportunity to purchase a present, or perhaps a personal piece, from this talented party of potters.

 

 

 

 

 

Opens Thursday 9 September (6-8pm), on display until Sunday 3rd October.

The 6th Travelling Suitcase exhibition of miniature tapestries by members of the New Zealand Tapestry Network.

Opens Thursday 5th August, on display until Sunday 29th August

In conjunction with the Titirangi Masquerade Ball. A selection of masks available for sale to the public - in time for the ball, plus additional work from local artists created with the theme of Masquerade.

 

 

Opens Thursday 8th July 6 – 8 pm
On display until Sunday 1st August

Our third Emerging Artist Awards exhibition for those that are still finding their 'art feet' with two fortunate artists coming away with an arts grant to help further their arts careers.

A panel of 3 respected judges will award two grants to fresh new talent in Waitakere City – one for $1000, including a plaque that the artist will hold for one year, and the other for $500.

This concept was developed to bring out our hidden (emerging) Waitakere talent – the ones that have had little or no exposure to the public - and assist them by guiding them through a number of processes they will need to understand as they emerge: applications for awards, competitions, funding – exhibiting – advertising – building databases of buyers, galleries etc.

The Emerging Artists Awards Grants have a mandatory ‘accountability process’ that the recipients will also be guided through. The grants must be spent to further artistic endeavor (not to catch up on unpaid fines etc :-)).

Opens Thursday 10th June, on display until Sunday 4th July

Acrylic painting.

"For a long time I have felt an urge to produce more art from my Maori heritage. I have touched on, and created a little from this area but was a little unsure where to start.

I spoke with my brother about it, thinking I needed to learn more about my heritage, language, etc. His answer ... "just do it and learn as you go"."

 

 

 

 

Unpublished work - John Chapman

Opens Thursday 13th May (6-8pm) on display until Sunday 6th June 2010

Unpublished work from American Photojournalist John Chapman. Now living in New Zealand John lived and worked for twenty five years in the UK. His work gives a rare and often humorous insight into post modern Britain.

All print sales from the exhibition will be donated to earthquake relief in Haiti.

An exhibition of our Member's art.

Opens Thursday 15th April 6-8pm on display until Sunday 9th May 2010

We've given the theme 'Micro/Macro' to our Members - to stir their creative juices and produce an eclectic collection of work in a variety of mediums.

Cartoons, Caricatures & Comic Strips

Opens Thursday 18th March 6-8pm until Sunday 11th April 2010

This exciting annual event has been running since 1993 and is a true delight every year when the gallery is filled with the energy and colour of our children's imaginations.

The theme for 2010 is Cartoons, Caricatures & Comic Strips, and we’re keen to display your childrens work in a variety of mediums.

It’s entirely up to their imaginations - and the possibilities are endless. It’s sure to be a lot of fun!

Participating schools are: Avondale Intermediate, Kelston Intermediate, Marina View School, Titirangi Primary and Green Bay School

Featuring the art work of Mark Warner - presented by Hohepa Helios.

Opens Friday 19th February until Sunday 14th March 2010

Hohepa Helios is a creative space which provides vocational and community participation services for intellectually disabled people. Click here to read more about Hohepa Helios.

 

 

 

Paintings by Elise Ure & Linda Dixon

Opens Thursday 21st January 6-8pm until Sunday 14th February 2010

2009 and 2008 TCAC Emerging Artist Award winners Linda Dixon and Elise Ure showcase the outcome of a growing sense of artistic momentum.

Touchable human figures meet nature's generosity in this two person exhibition at Titirangi's Upstairs Gallery.

Opens Thursday 19th NOVEMBER 2009 6 – 8pm until Sunday 20th DECEMBER 2009

Cash And Carry

An annual exhibition put on by the members of the Titirangi Community Arts Council. No theme. Any medium. Work will be offered for sale on a 'cash and carry' basis.

The perfect opportunity to give the gift of art to the special people in your life.

 

 

 

 

 

Opens Thursday 22nd OCTOBER 2009 6 – 8pm until Sunday 15th NOVEMBER 2009

 "I have made the works in this exhibition with the word appetite in the back of my mind. I've approached it in a metaphorical sense and tried to hold a mirror up to the various human appetites you might encounter. A quotation that has seemed relevant to me is by Mahatma Ghandi:
 
"The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated."

Click here to read about Annie's exhibition in The Aucklander

 

 

Opens Thursday 24th SEPTEMBER 2009 6 – 8pm until Sunday 18th OCTOBER 2009

A Community Competition Show sponsored by The Trusts, with the humble mug represented in many forms.

$2,200 In Prizes ! Over 140 Entries on show -Open Now !

* $500 Winner Overall
* $500 Best Waitakere Artist (must be a Waitakere resident)
* $300 Best Mug in Show (drinking vessel using any form and medium)
* $300 Best Mug Shot (non-drinking vessel interpretation - must be wall mountable)
* $300 Wild and Wackiest (any category - make us laugh!)
* $100 Merit
* $50 Merit
* $100 Junior Award (ages 5-14)
* $50 Junior Merit (ages 5-14)
* $100 MyCanvas Voucher (People's Choice)

Opens Thursday 27th AUGUST 2009 6 - 8pm until Sunday 20th SEPTEMBER 2009

A series of paintings exploring how we reconstruct and recollect our memories by recent graduate Boe Busch

"Once a moment has passed there is no ‘true’ record of what actually happened. What remains is our own subjective account of the feelings, colours, words and significance of those events. Every time we recollect these memories, we re create our past experiences and so eventually through time (and perhaps overuse) they can become static like a painting. I am interested in creating paintings and drawings that comment on this phenomena and inspire the viewer to delve back into their own memories."

Boe will be at the Gallery every Sunday afternoon during the exhibition.

New Glass Art by Jenny McLeod & Sofia Athineou

Opens Thursday 23rd JULY 2009 6 – 8pm until Sunday 16th AUGUST 2009

New glass art by Waitakere Artists Jenny McLeod and Sofia Athineou. A collection of wall hangings and sculptures in fused plate glass and cast crystal glass.

2009 TCAC Emerging Artist Awards

Opens Thursday 25th JUNE 6 – 8 pm  until Sunday 19th JULY

Pictured: Rachel' by Elise Ure - Winner 2008

Our second Emerging Artist Awards exhibition for those that are still finding their 'art feet' with two fortunate artists coming away with an arts grant to help further their arts careers.

This concept was developed to bring out our hidden (emerging) Waitakere talent – the ones that have had little or no exposure to the public - and assist them by guiding them through a number of processes they will need to understand as they emerge: applications for awards, competitions, funding – exhibiting – advertising – building databases of buyers, galleries etc.

The art of abstract impressionist photography

Opens Thursday 28th  May 6 – 8pm  until Sunday 21st June

Using both traditional and modern techniques, the pieces in this exhibition will challenge the commonly held perception that photographers need to produce crystal clear, pin sharp images to entice an audience.

A new and visually interesting way to portray the natural environment that surrounds our city.

Work by: Phil Platt, Eva Polak, Donelle Fairall and Hamish Blackie.

Click here to visit their website.

Opens Thursday 30th April  6 – 8pm  until Sunday 24th May 2009

An inspiring exhibition of Ceramics and Acrylic Paintings on Canvas by two of Titirangi's local female artist's.

Ceramics by Maxine Parkin-Jones (Jepson)
Acrylic Paintings on board by Kieran Taylor

 

 

2020 Vision

Opens Thursday 2nd April until Sunday 26th April

We're transporting the Community to the year 2020 where you can view the future through the eyes of our children. The theme for 2009 is 2020 Vision with categories of: Food, Clothing, Transport and Buildings, we'll exhibit our children's creative vision of the world in 11 years time. Just imagine! A very free and imaginative approach is encouraged, using any type of media, with a linking theme throughout all the participating schools - the future!

Participating schools: Bruce McLaren Intermediate, Fruitvale Road School, Glen Eden Intermediate, Kelston Deaf Education Centre, Woodlands Park School 

The Titirangi Festival of Music 08 in pictures by John Chapman

Thursday 5th March until Sunday 29th March 2009

Images from the 2008 Titirangi Festival of Music by American Photojournalist, John Chapman; a master of the use of available light. John will also be showcasing early black and white work featuring artists such as blues legend John Mayall and Ronny Jordan. A short film created by Paul Rogers about the making of 08 festival will screen alongside the exhibition.

For more info on the festival, click here: www.titirangifestival.com

Thursday 12th FEBRUARY 2009 6 – 8pm  until Sunday 1st MARCH 2009

Belinda Cinotti is a New Zealand raised Italian who has been painting, writing songs and poetry since she was 4 years old. Her Italian heritage ensured she was immersed in great food, wine, art and entertainment as she grew, all helping to develop her intense passion for art.

Belinda's exhibition is a selection of her portraits and landscapes using a mixture of pastels, acrylics, charcoal, pencil and textiles.

This exhibition is dedicated to Belinda's father Angelo Cinotti.

 

Acrylic paintings of figures with musical and romantic undertones.

Thursday 15th JANUARY 2009 6 – 8pm until Sunday 8th FEBRUARY 2009

About Michael … English born, NZ educated. Michael completed a Diploma of Graphic Art and worked for TVNZ’s newsroom graphics department in his early working life. As his passion grew for painting, he moved on to complete his Diploma of Fine Art at Elam while working in the restoration Department of the Auckland City Art Gallery and continuing to paint into the night.

His first solo exhibition was held in a basement gallery in Auckland’s K’Rd.Among his achievements, Michael has created challenging and exciting commission work - including a large stage façade mural for the Nambassa Music Festival; large panel murals for the Future of Auckland exhibit at the Auckland War Memorial Museum, and an interior mural for Progressive Music Recording Studios.

Mike is currently represented by several galleries and a comprehensive selection of his work can be viewed online at www.nkbgallery.co.nz and www.artofthisworld.co.nz.

Michael has exhibited in both solo and group shows through out New Zealand and now paints full time.