What's coming up at The Dowse

Events…

Late Lounge with The Troubles Thurs 5 July 2012, 7pm | Koha

Sit back and enjoy the best of New Zealand contemporary jazz at Late Lounge. All galleries, cafe and cash bar open until 9pm. The Troubles are led by Lower Hutt-based John Rae, one of Scotland’s best known and loved jazz musicians and composers. Hailing from Edinburgh, John has been living in New Zealand for six years. John has a well-established career playing drums and composing alongside some of the world’s best, as well as leading his own groups of Celtic inspired jazz. The Troubles also feature Lucien Johnson, as well as playing sax in The Troubles, Lucien is the co-composer, with John, of the group's music. Image attached.

Talk & Tour: Judy Darragh and Ronnie van Hout Sat 7 July 2012, 1pm | FREE | No Booking required
Artists Ronnie van Hout and Judy Darragh will answer questions and discuss their respective exhibitions at The Dowse, I've Seen Things and Stainless. Image of Ronnie attached

The Underground Market at The Dowse Sun 8 July 2012 | 11am–3pm

The weekly Underground Market on Wellington’s waterfront has expanded to bring a “best of the best” art and craft market to The Dowse on the second Sunday of every month. Shoppers will discover a laid-back, Sunday brunch atmosphere with 50 stalls by emerging and established local artisans. All galleries, shop and cafe will be open so it's also a great opportunity to discover what's on at The Dowse. Image attached of Sally’s Soaps

Crazy Clay Wed 4 & Tues 10 July 2012, 10:15am, 11:30am & 1pm | 5 yrs+ | $5 per child

Crazy Clay is back for the July school holidays, another chance to create your own curious ceramic in this 55 minute session.

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Magic Books Wed 11 July 2012, 10.30am & 1pm | 9 yrs+ | $9 per child

A chance to make a unique folded twirly book to keep all those dreams inside. This 90 minute session is led by The Dowse educators, providing a fun and industrious session for older children.

BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL
T 04 570 6500 | E dowsebookings@huttcity.govt.nz

Opening Exhibitions…

Ronnie van Hout: I’ve Seen Things 7 July – 11 November 2012

Melbourne-based New Zealand artist Ronnie van Hout is known for creating endless, intriguing versions of himself in his exhibitions and in I’ve Seen Things, from 7 July, he takes on the role of cult leader, inserting himself into the larger story of Canterbury religious cult, The Full Gospel Mission. . Image of Ronnie attached. Media release: http://www.dowse.org.nz/en/News/Latest-News/Ronnie-van-Hout-takes-on-cult-status-at-The-Dowse/

Judy Darragh: Stainless 7 July – 11 November 2012

Auckland artist Judy Darragh has long held a concern for the flagrant waste of the consumer society, and a passion for reusing and restoring unwanted materials in surprising ways. In Stainless, she strips colanders, bowls and measuring cups of their domestic role to form a mysterious metal cluster. Image with image credit attached. Media release: http://www.dowse.org.nz/en/News/Latest-News/Faking-it--Judy-Darraghs-STAINLESS-opens-at-The-Dowse/

Lynley Dodd: A Retrospective 21 July – 28 October 2012 | FREE

Out of the gate and off to The Dowse this winter and experience Dame Lynley Dodd's beloved children's book characters. It's apt that Hairy Maclary was born in Lower Hutt. In 1979, while living in Lower Hutt, Dodd made a small sketch of a rather unkempt-looking dog and penned a few words underneath. These words proved to be life-changing and Hairy Maclary was born. However, the show is not just about Hairy Maclary, it's also the story of an artist. The exhibition features sketches and drawings from many of the Hairy Maclary picture books, plus earlier works. Children will be able to see the development of the books. Image attached

Ongoing Exhibitions…

Solo: Four Wellington Artists Until 19 August 2012 | FREE

The diverse works, and worlds, of four Wellington artists are on show at The Dowse. Matt Hunt, Cat Auburn, Ann Shelton and Ben Buchanan each present exhibitions as part of a winter season of Wellington artists’ projects. Solo features colourful and intriguing photography, sculpture, painting and installation. Image attached: Ben Buchanan, Forever, 2012 at The Dowse. Photo: Mark Tantrum
Media Release: http://www.dowse.org.nz/en/Exhibitions/Current-Exhibitions/Solo-4-Wellington-Artists/

Len Castle: A Tribute Until 19 August 2012 | FREE

The Dowse is celebrating the life and work of pioneer potter Len Castle (CBE, DCNZM) in a new exhibition that features his stunning volcanic and geological-inspired forms. Castle, who died last year, created unique works unlike any seen elsewhere in the world. He was arguably New Zealand's most significant potter, credited with forging a path for indigenous New Zealand ceramics. Wellington collector and ceramics historian, Simon Manchester describes his body of work from 1948 to 2011 as 'one of the most dramatic ceramic practices in the country and indeed anywhere’. The pots in the show are from The Dowse Collection with additional works loaned by Manchester. Media Release: http://www.dowse.org.nz/en/News/Latest-News/Len-Castle-A-Tribute/

Parting Darkness Until 5 August 2012 | FREE

Explores the dramatic use of black and white, and light and darkness, in works from The Dowse Collection.

Ranging from glass to ceramics, textiles to sculpture, this small but stunning exhibition presents works that have contrast at their core, and play with shading, shadows and silhouettes. Work includes Home Light by Raewyn Atkinson, Bolton 18 March 1842 by Lyndsay Patterson, ceramics by Richard Parker and more.

Closing Exhibitions…

A View From Where I was Sleeping Until 22 July 2012 | FREE

Collaborative art and design projects dating from the 1950s to the present day, often forged through friendships between the artists. Artists include Raewyn Atkinson, Catherine Griffiths, Kate Woods, Jenny Bornholdt, Lucie Rie, Karl Fritsch, Francis Upritchard and many more.

Media Release: www.dowse.org.nz/en/Exhibitions/Future-Exhibitions/A-View-From-Where-I-Was-Sleeping/

Can You See What I See Until 8 July 2012 | FREE

Last chance to see this exhibition for the whole family that invites children to get up really close to the art works and describe what they can see. Features works from The Dowse collection by Richard Killeen, Jeffrey Harris, Robin White, Philip Trusttrum, Seung Yul Oh and more. The show includes 'I Spy activities' and introduces ways of looking at pictures, encouraging young viewers to search for hidden objects, discover their secret stories and awaken their imagination.

Media Release: www.dowse.org.nz/en/Exhibitions/Future-Exhibitions/Can-You-See-What-I-See/

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The Troubles

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ronnie by Birgit Krippner

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Judy Darragh_Stainless_2010-2011_Two Rooms. Photographer Jennifer French. Copy

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ben buchanan 'forever'

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sally's soaps at the underground market

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