Te Atamira

Te Atamira Te Atamira offers a wide-ranging programme of exhibitions, workshops, classes, performances, events and talks designed for everyone to be creative, every day.

Te Atamira is Tāhuna Queenstown’s community arts and cultural centre, established as a charitable trust dedicated to supporting creativity for everyone, every day. We have 22 purpose-built spaces, including an art gallery, dance studios, performance spaces, a recording studio, music teaching and rehearsal rooms, a pottery studio, art workshop and a community project space. Te Atamira, which means

platform or stage in te reo Māori, strives to be a place for all to practice, produce, experience, participate in and be inspired by the arts.

Exciting news... 👀 The big wall in Puāwai - our largest multipurpose space here at Te Atamira - is now adorned with art ...
12/06/2026

Exciting news... 👀 The big wall in Puāwai - our largest multipurpose space here at Te Atamira - is now adorned with art thanks to our local artists of Queenstown Art Society.

This wall now holds an extension of the QAS's Laneway Showcase - a frequently rotating display of artwork for sale from their members. These stunning works which are the first to grace the walls of Puāwai are by two local artists, Raquel Carter and Olivia Wensley.

It was great to watch the install of these works this week, and we are excited for all the people who use and enjoy this space to be surrounded by gorgeous work as they pursue their own creative pursuits.

Public service announcement - only two more days to enjoy this incredible exhibition 🐎'Bone is Bone' is an exhibition fr...
12/06/2026

Public service announcement - only two more days to enjoy this incredible exhibition 🐎

'Bone is Bone' is an exhibition from Hāwea Flat artist Robyn Bardas, and centres on the deep knowingness and connection of horses - both between themselves, and with humans. It is an incredible peaceful space to sit in as footage of Robyn's own horses plays on our gallery walls. It has been such a joy to witness so many people, of all ages and life stages, sitting and enjoying the calming presence of horses in our Manaaki Nui gallery space.

If you haven't been yet, don't miss your chance. We're open 9-5 today and tomorrow, and 10-4 on Sunday, the show's final day.

How amazing are these beautiful works by the kids in our Wednesday Afterschool class?Good news - our Afterschool Program...
10/06/2026

How amazing are these beautiful works by the kids in our Wednesday Afterschool class?

Good news - our Afterschool Programme for Term 3 has just been released, and you can secure your creative child's spot now!

Designed for those aged 5-13, we have three classes happening next term: The Art of Drawing and Painting (Tuesdays), Intermediate Clay Skills (Wednesdays) and Creative Craft Studio (Thursdays).

Read more and book now over at www.teatamira.nz/events/afterschool-term-3-2026

These are the three minds behind our current exhibition Infinite Possibilities - and you will have the opportunity to he...
09/06/2026

These are the three minds behind our current exhibition Infinite Possibilities - and you will have the opportunity to hear from them this coming Saturday 13 June at 2pm, as they gather to discuss their work.

Artists Chora Carleton, Caleb Carnard and Lisa Benson will be joined by the exhibition's original curator, Olivia Egerton, as they unravel ideas, trace connections, and explore the journeys that shaped Infinite Possibilities, while discussing the infinite possibilities of collaboration.

Free to attend, bookings are required as spaces are limited. Don't miss your chance to join us - head over to www.teatamira.nz/events/artist-talk-infinite-possibilities to book your spot!

Swipe through for a glimpse at what's coming up this week, from an artist talk and free community draw night to a free t...
08/06/2026

Swipe through for a glimpse at what's coming up this week, from an artist talk and free community draw night to a free te reo Māori lesson for seniors and the final week of our exhibition Bone is Bone, from Robyn Bardas... plus so much more! 👀

Meet Judy Darragh for this week's Sunday Spotlight 🙌🏼Judy is one of the creative minds taking part in a creative hui bei...
06/06/2026

Meet Judy Darragh for this week's Sunday Spotlight 🙌🏼

Judy is one of the creative minds taking part in a creative hui being run by Three Lakes Cultural Trust from 10-14 June. A variety of events will take place across the region covering all things arts, from funding and accessibility to questions around copyright, royalties and AI in the creative sector - plus so much more!

Several events are being held here at Te Atamira, and we're thrilled to be the place so many creative minds will meet. Judy is one such wonderful mind. As well as leading conversations, she will be running free 'Agony Art' clinics for artists to sit down for 10 minutes to bring the real questions - creative blocks, direction shifts, funding, visibility, sustainability, navigating the arts sector, or simply figuring out what comes next.

Explore the full hui programme over at www.threelakesculturaltrust.co.nz/creative-and-culture-hui

Our July School Holiday Programme is ready to book now!Running from Monday 6 - Friday17 July, this fun creative arts pro...
05/06/2026

Our July School Holiday Programme is ready to book now!

Running from Monday 6 - Friday17 July, this fun creative arts programme is jam-packed full of sessions inspired by the winter season, Matariki, and our current exhibition 'Infinite Possibilities' which focuses on space and the cosmos. From drama and dance to drawing, crafts and making board games... there is so much fun to be had.

With sessions for kids aged 5-7 and 8-13, spots are bound to go fast, so book yours while you can at www.teatamira.nz/events/july-holidays-2026

Bone is BoneAn exhibition from This beautiful exhibition, currently showing in our Manaaki Nui gallery space, has enter...
04/06/2026

Bone is Bone
An exhibition from

This beautiful exhibition, currently showing in our Manaaki Nui gallery space, has entered its final weeks. Pop by before Sunday 14 June to sit amongst the work, and enjoy the presence of horses all around you - both through sculptural work, and videos projected through the space.

"I’m connecting the clay in my hands to a feeling from the horses of knowingness, old intelligence, kindness and inter-survival. The horses stand close, examining my hair, checking if the clay is edible, snoring. We are grateful for the shade together."

📸: David Oakley ()

One season has changed into the next, which means a new Te Atamira What's On guide is here!Feel free to pop in to pick u...
03/06/2026

One season has changed into the next, which means a new Te Atamira What's On guide is here!

Feel free to pop in to pick up a copy of our Winter guide, which gives a preview of what's coming up over the coming cold months, from exciting new exhibitions, winter workshops, Term 3 programmes for kids and teens, and so much more.

We'll be dropping these off in some locations across Frankton, Queenstown and Arrowtown in the coming weeks too. If you have a workplace or community spot you would like to display a couple of these, please let us know - we'd love your help getting these out there into the hands of locals keen on the arts!

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Dart House, Building 11, 12 Hawthorne Drive
Frankton

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 4pm

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