Can You See What I See?

An 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.  

Location/venue: 

The Dowse Art Museum

Date: 
17 Mar 2012 - 8 Jul 2012
Cost: 
Free

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    The Dowse Art Museum

    The Dowse Art Museum presents a diverse exhibition programme of local, national and international contemporary artists and designers. Well established as one of New Zealand’s leading contemporary galleries, The Dowse celebrates creativity across a range of arts disciplines, including sculpture, jewellery, photography, architecture, craft and technology.

    A dynamic calendar of public programmes complements each exhibition season with curators' and artists' talks, school holiday programmes and workshops attracting visitors of all ages.

    Live performances include a monthly Late Lounge sessions that showcases New Zealand music in a relaxed, family friendly environment.

    The Dowse building is a showcase of sustainable and innovative design and a meeting place for many communities – a place for performances, workshops, product launches, fashion parades, weddings and more. The Dowse houses twelve exhibition spaces, a café, shopette, an outdoor courtyard, a creative workshop specially designed for hands-on classes and a family lounge.
    Full details on www.dowse.org.nz, www.facebook.com/thedowseartmuseum
    Open: Mon–Fri 10am–4.30pm, Sat–Sun 10am–5pm

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