TOI WHENUA 2010 Maori Artist Waananga
TOI WHENUA 2010 Maori Artist Waananga
He toi whakairo, he mana tangata
Where there is artistic excellence there is dignity
Toi Whenua presents the 2010 Maori Artist Waananga. A forum where Maori artists can wananga to discuss kaupapa and whakaro, helping to support strengthen and encourage Maori Arts practitioners
- Opportunities for artists during Rugby World Cup 2011
- Your Vision for Maori arts in the new City
- Hands-on workshops, panel discussions and networking with your peers
DATE: Saturday 27 February 8.00am to late evening | Sunday 28 February 8.00am to 2.00pm
The presenters will enlighten you and the workshops will challenge you.
- Fred Graham, acclaimed Maori contemporary sculptor will share his story. His sculptures and paintings deal with a variety of issues, some controversial, such as the continuing loss of Maori land. His central themes are inspired by Maori myth and tradition.
- Brett Graham, one of the country's most exciting and accomplished sculptors, highly regarded for his ability to abstract complex historical and cultural ideas into formally strong and beautiful sculptural forms.
- Lisa Reihana, her work is held in numerous public and private collections and she has a strong international presence, most recently exhibiting in Global feminisms at the Brooklyn Museum, and Native Portraits at Museo Laboratorio di Arte Contemporanea in Rome.
- Paora Ammunson, Rugby World Cup Project Manager, Te Puni Kokiri. Paora will provide a national overview of Maori participation in the Rugby World Cup to date and has been working at the local level to develop Maori input into the Auckland region offerings. He has held a number of positions in both the Iwi and Corporate worlds.
- Elisabeth Vaneveld from The Big Idea, will discuss the online opportunities that exist for artists through the Big Idea
- Panel Discussion “Curatorial with Brown hands”
- Kai Hakari & Entertainment
MORE INFORMATION
Marae accommodation is available, must be booked.
A complete schedule of the program will be issued on registration.
Brought to you by Toi Whenua, a Maori Arts reference group from Auckland, Manukau, Waitakere and North Shore City Councils, and ART [Arts Regional Trust].
Funded by ASB Community Trust
Te Mahurehure Marae | 73 Premier Avenue, Pt Chevalier, Auckland
Register at maoriartists.wananga@aucklandcity.govt.nz by the 19 February with each person’s name, email creative discipline. Catering will be provided.
Mikki-tae Tapara (09) 354 2132 maoriartists.wananga@aucklandcity.govt.nz
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Member Profile
Toi WhenuaToi Whenua is a partnership between four of the Auckland region’s four territorial local authorities:
Auckland, Manukau, North Shore and Waitakere cities, and Arts Regional Trust (ART) ART trust to develop arts infrastructure across the Auckland region.Toi Whenua aims to bring together the different sectors within the Maori arts community in the Auckland region under the korowai of art/toi. The aim of Toi Whenua is to provide a vehicle to:
- Strengthen the connections of Nga Toi Maori with Mana Whenua toward building an infrastructure for Maori arts to thrive in the region
- Identify and resource a project or projects that enhance the development of a sustainable infrastructure for Maori arts communities and artists in the Auckland regionToi Whenua Committee Members
Gail Richards – Ngati Kahu ki Whaingaroa, Ngapuhi
Chair of Toi Whenua Auckland City Council, Manager, Arts Services,
Gail has worked as an arts officer/manager in local government for the last eleven years. Prior to joining council she managed and produced various productions and companies including Te Kanikani o te Rangatahi, Taiao Dance Theatre, Nga Moemoea a te Rangatahi, Nga Pou Wahine, Waitapu. Gail produced/promoted the Aboriginal Islander Dance Theatre (Aus) and Garth Bucket Dance Company (New York) for the New Zealand International Festival of the Arts and also worked with Limbs Dance Company, Douglas Wright and Shona McCullagh.Eynon Delamere – Te Whanau A Apanui, Ngai Tahu, Whakatohea and Te Arawa
Currently the Manager Maori issues at Auckland City Council. Past projects of involvement include the launch of Maori Television, four Matariki festivals, Pacific Arts festivals, Belau, 2004 and Pago Pago 2008. As an artist in taonga puoro Eynon has performed a various international festivals.Lisa Tocker - North Shore City Council, Manager, Community Liaison
Manages a broad community base portfolio and has been a member of Toi Whenua since its inception. Lisa has a strong
background of commitment to Maori arts in the Auckland Region. Toi Whenua is notable recognised by the North Shore City Council as one of the key arts group in the Auckland region. Toi Whenua has been included in the councils long term community council plan.Leisa Siteine - Samoan, English
Manukau Arts Manager, Manukau City Council
Leisa has a long association with the Manukau City Council, where she has gained extensive experience in both community service delivery and Leisure centre management. Within the last seven years Leisa has played a pivotal role in shaping the Manukau City Council Arts Unit and strategic direction. Leisa is currently Manager of Arts for Manukau City CouncilNaomi McCleary – Arts Manager Waitakere City Council
Responsibilities include the delivery of the entire arts program in the Waitakere City Council. Events include Going West Books Writers Festival, Schools Trash to Fashion, Christmas Giftmaking and the Waitakere Pacifica Living Arts Festival.Candy Elsmore – Arts Regional Trust (ART) Project director
ART has been involved with the inception of Toi Whenua. ART is an arts and creative industries development agency, creating and investing in programmes that develop capability and capacity in Auckland’s creative sector. To date, ART has invested in a number of significant projects in partnership with other organisations such as the city councils of the Auckland region, universities and government agenciesToi Whenua Projects To Date:
- Matariki Festival 2004 - 2010
- Regional Artist Hui 2006Contact: Gail Richards – Chair Toi Whenua
