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KETU
A tribute to the dawn of a new season
by Toihoukura School of Māori Visual Art & Design

Students and staff of Toihoukura return to Toi Matarau Gallery for their third bi-annual exhibition.
KETU the dawn of a new season has arrived. The time to utilise resources available is now, making new beginnings reality. 

Come and see a new exciting showcase of traditional and contemporary Māori art exclusively created for Toi Matarau Gallery.  

A predominant Māori Visual Arts school of Aotearoa, Toihoukura has developed a reputation for being an innovative national centre of Māori art practice. Well known for its involvement in community grassroots projects and distinctive style of contemporary Māori art.


Are you a lover of beautiful art? KETU is the exhibition to visit.

Original Māori artworks available for purchase in this one time opportunity where East meets West for a limited time. Come out and show your support for students of Te Tairāwhiti and Aotearoa. Bring your whānau, tell your workmates and friends.

 

✨ View the collection now ✨

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Toi – Authentic Indigenous Art
Matarau – Encompassing All Artforms

Toi Matarau is a summit for multidisciplinary arts where Māori and Indigenous artists gather, collaborate, are inspired and supported. Thought has been given to enrich the experience of visitors sharing in the mauri of taonga tuku iho.

Toi Matarau Gallery is located in the Māoriland Hub in the heart of Ōtaki village. It is the front face of Māoriland – presenter of the Māoriland Film Festival and home to Māoriland Films.

Te Tipu O Te Māhuri

is a 12-week kaupapa Māori workplace training program in Art Gallery Curation, Administration and Events based at Toi Matarau Gallery. 

Toi Matarau is a summit for multidisciplinary arts where Māori and Indigenous artists gather, collaborate, are inspired, and are supported. Thought has been given to enriching visitors’ experiences of sharing in the mauri of taonga tuku iho.

Toi Matarau Gallery is located in the Māoriland Hub in the heart of Ōtaki village. It is the front face of Māoriland – presenter of the Māoriland Film Festival and home to Māoriland Films.

Ngā Kōwae – Programme Modules

  • Art Gallery Administration
  • Curation
  • Art Promotion
  • Exhibitions

During this programme you will

Develop technical and creative skills in your chosen pathway. 

Become part of a collaborative and supportive cohort of Māori creative professionals 

Gain essential skills to pathway you into employment or further training.

Be paid while attending the course. 

Location:  Māoriland Hub, 68 Main Street Ōtaki
Hours:  930 am – 5 pm Tuesday – Friday Daily
Tauira must attend to pass 

Delivered in a kaupapa, tikanga Māori creative environment at the Māoriland Hub.

Limited Spots Available – Apply Now