Exhibitions are complemented by events designed to enhance the Govett-Brewster Art Gallery experience for both general public and school visitors. Events include discussions, floor talks, lectures, films, workshops and performances. Holiday programmes for children are especially popular. Most Sundays at 11.30am the Govett-Brewster presents a free event for our diverse audiences. Young Visionaries, the Sunday art club for school children from years five to eight provides an opportunity for children to broaden their experience of art and the Govett-Brewster.
PUBLIC PROGRAMMES INCLUDE
A regular event each Sunday designed to support the exhibitions, offering context, insight or a fun way into the art on show. The events on Sunday include a wide-ranging programme of guided tours, workshops, forums and lectures involving artists, arts enthusiasts, critics, Govett-Brewster staff and curators from throughout New Zealand.
Supported by the Chartwell Trust. Entry free
Image: Senior Lecturer in Photography (Elam School of Fine Arts, The University of Auckland) John Turner speaks on the work of Bruce Connew 28 June 2009. PHOTO hiSTORIES: Mark Adams, Bruce Connew and John Miller
The Monica Brewster Evening in association with Govett Quilliam - The Lawyers brings an impressive array of national and international speakers to New Plymouth. Held monthly, the Monica Brewster Evening offers an evening of exceptional speakers, art, food and wine. Dedicated to the memory of the Govett-Brewster founder, Monica Brewster, the Evening draws on a wide variety of speakers from throughout the local and national arts community who discuss topics ranging from art to architecture and literature to film.
The Monica Brewster Evening is supported by Michael Radich Wine Merchant. Entry $12, Friends of the Gallery $8, Students with ID free.
Image: Filmmaker Malcolm Le Grice during his cinematic performace event 30 October
2010
Regularly led by Helen Telford, Assistant Director, this programme is part of the Govett-Brewster's desire to inspire life long learning and engagement with the arts. An active and free form discussion group share in conversation on the different aspects of art, exhibitions and the Govett-Brewster.
Booking essential
Phone +64 6 759 6060
Image: Assistant Director Helen Telford talks with Gallery Seniors group in John Reynolds: NOMADOLOGY [Loitering with Intent] 9 April 2010
Mums, dads and caregivers get your art and culture fix. Join us for a baby-friendly tour of the exhibitions followed by informal chat over morning tea in the Gallery’s café. Entry: Adults $5, babies and toddlers free (includes morning tea).
A quick reminder that the Govett-Brewster is buggy friendly, has baby changing facilities and we have toys for toddlers during the session. Breast feeding is also welcome in the Govett-Brewster. No booking required.
Govett-Brewster Babes is kindly supported by Lenise Young of Life Pharmacy in Centre City.
Image: Len Lye Five Fountains and a Firebush 2008. Photo: Taranaki Daily Newspapers
An ongoing exhibition inspired art club for 7-10 and 9-13 year olds. Young Visionaries runs each Wednesday throughout the school term led by different teachers from the local art community. Children sign up for one term at a time.
$50 per term
Phone +64 6 759 6060 for further details and bookings
Image: Children get creative at Young Visionaries
Partially funded through the Ministry of Education’s Learning Outside the Classroom scheme, the Gallery hosts up to 12,000 school children per year.
Classes are developed in house linking exhibitions with learning outcomes from the national curriculum and provide unique and engaging learning experiences for children, teachers and parent helpers.
Image: Students view Top Art, 2009 Secondary School NCEA Level 3 art folios
The Govett-Brewster runs a school holiday programme comprising workshops that focus on a particular theme or technique found in the current exhibitions and assist students to create their own works of art.
Parents please arrange lunchtime supervision from 12.30 to 1.30pm for 11am–3pm sessions. Kids - dress for mess!
Booking essential +64 6 759 6060
Image: The School Holiday Programme encourages creativity and learning
Special events are held throughout the year. The Govett-Brewster aims to programme two ticketed live music events each year.
For information check out the Events Calendar »
Image: Holiwater 2009. Live performance 3 October 2009