Building on the success of last year’s exhibition He Tohu Tena Pea, Awa Rere Roa – Whanganui Māori Arts Collective in partnership with the Te Whare o Rehua - Sarjeant Gallery is pleased to present Puanga Toi Fest 2024, a 5-week feast of creativity in celebration of Puanga.

Puanga Toi Fest 2024 will be based at Whanganui Arts - At The Centre and will consist of two spaces. 

The Front Gallery will house the exhibition Āta Whakarongo - listen carefully. Bringing together over 20 artistic voices ranging from established and emerging manawhenua and pan-Maori artists to create a space of contemplation and reflection for the viewer. 

The Back Gallery will be an activation space or a resting space depending on the day.  

A series of workshops and experiences are shaping up to activate the space, inviting the community to share some of these experiences. Workshops and wānanga may include; artist talks or presentations, making wānanga like, cyanotype, screen printing, star making, Te Reo Māori sessions, mini exhibitions, etc.  

So āta titro,  āta whakarongo - watch and listen carefully, you won't want to miss it. 

Some events will require registration with limited spaces while others will be open to the public, keep an eye on the Te Whare o Rehua - Sargeant Gallery website for more details: https://sarjeant.org.nz/upcoming-events/.

Contact details:

Contact person: Vanessa Edwards-Buerger

Phone: 021 242 4246

Email: vwbuerger@gmail.com