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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230130T120000
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SUMMARY:Astronomy Talk: Understanding our Universe
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Ashburton Art Gallery and Museum for a lunchtime talk (BYO lunch) from the wonderful Alistair Perkins of the Ashburton Astronomy Group. \nThis talk will include a brief history of astronomy\, a pictorial guided tour of the Cosmos and a look at Ashburton’s historic 140-year-old telescope located at the Ashburton College observatory. \nThis is also your last chance to see our Tūhura Tuarangi: Aotearoa in Space exhibition\, a special interactive show touring from Otago Museum. \nMonday 30 January from 12pm – 1pm.
URL:https://ashburtonmuseum.co.nz/event/astronomy-talk-understanding-our-universe/
LOCATION:Ashburton Art Gallery and Museum\, 329 West Street\, Ashburton\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230122T100000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230126T160000
DTSTAMP:20260420T001827
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SUMMARY:Tūhura Tuarangi Virtual Reality Experience
DESCRIPTION:For a limited time\, you can use virtual reality to explore space from right here at Ashburton Art Gallery and Museum! \nAs a part of the exhibition ‘Tūhura Tuarangi: Aotearoa in Space’\, we will have a virtual reality experience available from 22 – 26 January. \nThe two experiences include a fully explorable version of the International Space Station and a Solar System explorer\, where you can take your first giant leaps into space and explore our entire solar system and beyond. \nOpen daily from 10am – 4pm\, Sunday 22 – Friday 26 January.\nThis activity is free and suitable for ages 8+
URL:https://ashburtonmuseum.co.nz/event/tuhura-tuarangi-virtual-reality-experience/
LOCATION:Ashburton Art Gallery and Museum\, 329 West Street\, Ashburton\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230112T093000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230112T150000
DTSTAMP:20260420T001827
CREATED:20230110T194729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230110T194729Z
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SUMMARY:Tagata Moana School Holiday Programme
DESCRIPTION:This Thursday 12 January\, the Tagata Moana team is running a children’s workshop at Ashburton Art Gallery and Museum! Explore Pasifika patterns\, printmaking\, and digital technologies to print your own designs. \nMake sure to register online using the link below\, as there are limited spaces available. \nSummer Holiday Programme for Ages 10-13\nFree event.\nLunch Provided.\nLimited Spaces. \nRegister online:\nhttps://www.tagatamoana.com/
URL:https://ashburtonmuseum.co.nz/event/tagata-moana-school-holiday-programme/
LOCATION:Ashburton Art Gallery and Museum\, 329 West Street\, Ashburton\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20221222T100000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230129T160000
DTSTAMP:20260420T001827
CREATED:20221204T225210Z
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SUMMARY:Tūhura Tuarangi: Aotearoa in Space
DESCRIPTION:This is a space science showcase that is out of this world! Developed by Otago Museum\, Tūhura Tuarangi is packed with hands-on interactives to play with\, build\, launch and explore with your whole whānau. Discover the amazing space technologies and world-leading research going on right here in Aotearoa \nYou will get to build a satellite\, launch a rocket\, and see how you can create energy out of water. Get up close with ion thrusters\, a four-billion-year-old meteor and parts of a secret Russian space craft\, including an Ashburton ‘space ball’ on loan from the Aviation Museum. Learn about this exciting local mystery from the 1970s and much more at the Ashburton Art Gallery and Museum these school holidays!
URL:https://ashburtonmuseum.co.nz/event/tuhura-tuarangi-aotearoa-in-space/
LOCATION:Ashburton Art Gallery and Museum\, 329 West Street\, Ashburton\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20221221T170000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230131T160000
DTSTAMP:20260420T001827
CREATED:20221205T005340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221205T005627Z
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SUMMARY:The Great Santa Hunt
DESCRIPTION:The Ashburton Art Gallery and Museum’s Santa Hunt is back these school holidays with a special late night event\, so get your torches ready!  \nWe’re turning off all the lights\, so bring your torches along to our late night hunt on Wednesday 21 December and try to find our sneaky Santas in their new hiding spots across the museum. \nOur Santas will be hiding all summer until 31 January\, so come back during our opening hours while the lights are on and search for any you missed on the night – or have a go at finding them all again\, it may trickier than you think! \nExpert Santa-hunters who can find them all will earn a badge and go in the draw to win a special prize. Good luck and happy hunting. \n 
URL:https://ashburtonmuseum.co.nz/event/the-great-santa-hunt-2/
CATEGORIES:Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ashburton Art Gallery and Museum":MAILTO:museum@adc.govt.nz
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20221214T100000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230205T160000
DTSTAMP:20260420T001827
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SUMMARY:Tūhura Tuarangi: School Holiday Activities
DESCRIPTION:Discover the wonders of space using arts and crafts these school holidays! Over summer we will be running three activities alongside the exhibition Tūhura Tuarangi: Aotearoa in Space. \n  \n\nThe Compass of Tāwhaki\n\n(Tūhura Tuarangi discover outer space activity: Mōhiotaka) \n– Make a compass to help guide Tāwhaki and his waka through the stars and to the heavens. \n– An all ages activity as part of the Tūhura Tuarangi: Aotearoa in Space exhibition. \n– Cost: Free; drop in anytime \n– 10am – 4pm\, Wednesday 14 December – Sunday 01 January \n  \n\nThe Star Cloak of Rakinui\n\n(Tūhura Tuarangi discover outer space activity: Mīhara) \n– Join our community weaving project and help create a beautiful cloak of stars for Tāne (god of forests) to gift his father Rakinui (god of the sky). \n– An all ages activity as part of the Tūhura Tuarangi: Aotearoa in Space exhibition. \n– Cost: Free; drop in anytime \n– 10am – 4pm\, Monday 02 January – Sunday 15 January \n  \n\nSpace Dreaming\n\n(Tūhura Tuarangi discover outer space activity: Wawata) \n– What would you like future space travel to look like? Design your dream space shuttle! \n– An all ages activity as part of the Tūhura Tuarangi: Aotearoa in Space exhibition. \n– Cost: Free; drop in anytime \n– 10am – 4pm\, Monday 16 January – Sunday 05 February \n  \nCheck out our Facebook page to see our school holiday event calendar\, or pick up a physical copy from the front desk!
URL:https://ashburtonmuseum.co.nz/event/tuhura-tuarangi-school-holiday-activities/
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20221214T100000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230129T160000
DTSTAMP:20260420T001827
CREATED:20221212T010814Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221212T021435Z
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SUMMARY:Summer Burty Challenge 2022/23
DESCRIPTION:School is almost out\, but there are plenty of activities to keep young people busy over the holidays\, including the annual Burty challenge involving the library\, art gallery and museum\, open spaces and EA Networks Centre. \nYoungsters are challenged to do two specific tasks at each of the locations\, have their challenge card stamped and then go into a draw to win one of three family passes to Ōpuke Thermal Pools. \nThere are 10 challenges in total\, and a full card will earn a free disc golf hire from EA Networks Centre. Challenges relate to specific activities at the facilities over the summer holidays – for example\, at the Ashburton Museum youngsters will be asked to complete an activity that is part of a visiting space discovery exhibit. \nThe annual challenge is a great way to keep youngsters occupied and the activities are free. It starts on Wednesday 14 December and runs until 29 January next year\, so there’s plenty of time to get through all 10 challenges. \nPick up a Burty Challenge card from our front desk to get started!
URL:https://ashburtonmuseum.co.nz/event/summer-burty-challenge-4/
LOCATION:Ashburton Art Gallery and Museum\, 329 West Street\, Ashburton\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20221026T180000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230108T160000
DTSTAMP:20260420T001827
CREATED:20221024T091146Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221024T094308Z
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SUMMARY:Spotlight on Burnett Street
DESCRIPTION:Burnett Street lies in the bustling heart of our town\, having catered to the needs of our growing population since the early 1870s. \nAlthough few physical remnants from that earliest era remain\, our display of stories\, photos and archives will capture the changing landscape\, lives and businesses of one of Ashburton’s busiest streets. \nJoin us at 6pm on Wednesday 26 October for the opening of ‘Spotlight on Burnett Street’ and a talk from Archivist Connor Lysaght about how to preserve different types of photographic material.  \nAll welcome at this free event\, refreshments will be provided.
URL:https://ashburtonmuseum.co.nz/event/spotlight-on-burnett-street/
LOCATION:Ashburton Art Gallery and Museum\, 329 West Street\, Ashburton\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Events,Exhibitions
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220928T180000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20221218T160000
DTSTAMP:20260420T001827
CREATED:20220909T035636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221221T001120Z
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SUMMARY:Bobbie Barwell: Capturing People and Places
DESCRIPTION:Explore the life\, career and photographs of one of Ashburton’s earliest female photographers\, ‘Bobbie’ Barwell of Barwell Studios.  \nA woman who was not confined by the social constructs of her time\, Bobbie’s photographs capture life in Hakatere Ashburton and Te Waipounamu in the 1930s and 40s\, with her passion for the outdoors shining through. Her photograph of Lake Pukaki appears to have been the inspiration for the engraving on the second series of the New Zealand five pound bank note\, released in 1940. This exhibition explores this story and more\, including photographic techniques\, equipment\, and practices in the era of Barwell Studios. \nLake Pukaki\, c.1930s\, Bobbie Barwell \nFive pound note\, 1940\, courtesy of Reserve Bank of NZ.
URL:https://ashburtonmuseum.co.nz/event/bobby-barwell-capturing-people-and-places/
LOCATION:Ashburton Art Gallery and Museum\, 329 West Street\, Ashburton\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220928T150000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220928T150000
DTSTAMP:20260420T001827
CREATED:20220724T235322Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220822T051146Z
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SUMMARY:Art Addicts
DESCRIPTION:EVERY WEDNESDAY 3:00 – 4:30PM | DURING THE SCHOOL TERMS \nArt Addicts (AA) is the Gallery’s weekly art space for kids during the school term. \nWrap up your Wednesday school day and head to the Ashburton Art Gallery and Museum to get creative and explore different materials and themes in art. Art Addicts is all about a fun\, shared learning experience for all who attend.  \nAges: Children of all ages are welcome! We encourage parents and grandparents to join in on the fun too. \nCost: Free \nBookings: All sessions are drop-in \nWhen: Wednesdays\, 3:00 – 4:30pm \nDates: \nAugust 24th\, 31st \nSeptember 7th\, 14th\, 21st\, 28th
URL:https://ashburtonmuseum.co.nz/event/art-addicts/
LOCATION:Ashburton Art Gallery and Museum\, 329 West Street\, Ashburton\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220914T180000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220914T180000
DTSTAMP:20260420T001827
CREATED:20220809T020631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220819T030329Z
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SUMMARY:Tāngata Ngāi Tahu Talk
DESCRIPTION:Join co-editor and project lead Helen Brown and other members of the Tāngata Ngāi Tahu team as they highlight the lives and contributions of Ngāi Tahu people associated with the Mid Canterbury area whose biographies are featured in Tāngata Ngāi Tahu\, Volumes One and Two. The recently published second volume of Tāngata Ngāi Tahu celebrates the rich and diverse lives of the people of Ngāi Tahu\, profiling some fifty whānau members who have contributed to their iwi\, hapū and whānau in myriad ways. \nClick here to reserve your place
URL:https://ashburtonmuseum.co.nz/event/tangata-ngai-tahu-people-of-ngai-tahu/
LOCATION:Ashburton Art Gallery and Museum\, 329 West Street\, Ashburton\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ashburton Art Gallery and Museum":MAILTO:museum@adc.govt.nz
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220902T080000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20221111T170000
DTSTAMP:20260420T001827
CREATED:20220902T003049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220907T222750Z
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SUMMARY:Zonta Ashburton Female Art Awards entries now open
DESCRIPTION:This award exhibition presented by The Zonta Club of Ashburton in partnership with the Ashburton Art Gallery showcases the works of emerging and mid-career female artists based in Canterbury. The award seeks to raise the status of female visual artists working in the wider Canterbury area and acknowledges excellence in emerging and mid-career female artists as well as providing a platform for female youth. \nThe ZAFAA 2023 Premier Award recipient will win a cash prize along with a special opportunity to hold a solo exhibition at the Gallery in the following year. This opportunity to create a new body of work for a fully curated and professionally installed exhibition will be greatly valuable to the recipients artistic careers. \nThe awards will also have a separate Young Generation category open to female artists between the ages of 16 and 20. This award will acknowledge the creative youth in Canterbury with a cash prize. \nEntries will be shortlisted by a panel of judges comprised of three art sector professionals. The awards will be announced by the judges on the opening night on Friday 10 March 2023. \n ZAFAA23 entry forms are available here. \n  \nImportant dates to remember: \n–  11th November 2022 | Entries close \n– January 2023 | ZAFAA23 finalists and judges announced \n– February 2023 | Last day for finalists’ works to be delivered to the Gallery \n– 10 March 2023 at 7pm | Exhibition opening \n– 23 April 2023 | Exhibition closes \nImages | Audrey Baldwin\, Art Chemist\, 2021 Winner of the Premier Award – ZAFAA 2022 (photos courtesy of Khye Hitchcock)
URL:https://ashburtonmuseum.co.nz/event/zafaa-2023-entries-open/
LOCATION:Ashburton Art Gallery and Museum\, 329 West Street\, Ashburton\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220831T173000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220831T190000
DTSTAMP:20260420T001827
CREATED:20220727T024037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220727T024037Z
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SUMMARY:Lecture: The Kelliher Paintings - a New Zealand Phenomenon
DESCRIPTION:We’re thrilled to have Dr. Mark Stocker coming to Ashburton to share some of his knowledge and insight into our upcoming exhibition Rare and Unrivalled Beauty: Landscape Paintings from the Kelliher Art Trust Collection. Mark’s recently published article in Art New Zealand\, ’This is New Zealand: The Kelliher Collection Tours the Mainland’ (Autumn 2022)\, delves into the history and some of the controversy that still surrounds the Kelliher Collection\, and celebrates their ‘unrivalled beauty’. As Stocker says in his Art New Zealand article: “What immediately impresses is how admirably crafted many of the exhibits (whether ancient or modern) really are: they know their stuff\, what to represent and how to represent it.” \nCost: Free; light refreshments will be served. \nDr Mark Stocker is a semi-retired art historian who lives in Christchurch.  An academic at Canterbury and Otago for nearly 30 years\, his last job was Curator\, Historical International Art at Te Papa. Mark has 250 publications to his credit\, and his most recent book is When Britain Went Decimal: The Coinage of 1971 (Spink/ Royal Mint).  He also writes a monthly online column on historical pop music. \n  \nMark and Matty\, Cust 2020 \nTop image | Dick Frizzell\, Two Sheds and a Power Pole\, 2009. Oil on canvas\, purchased by the Kelliher Arts Trust 2009.
URL:https://ashburtonmuseum.co.nz/event/lecture-the-kelliher-paintings-a-new-zealand-phenomenon/
LOCATION:Ashburton Art Gallery and Museum\, 329 West Street\, Ashburton\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220822T100000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220909T160000
DTSTAMP:20260420T001827
CREATED:20220822T050540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220822T050540Z
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SUMMARY:Moon Walking
DESCRIPTION:About: \nThis brief activity is inspired by the Gallery’s current exhibition The moon and the pavement. Visitors are invited to consider their personal memories in relation to the different surfaces they walk upon\, and make a small artwork to represent such. \nDo you remember what your feet have walked upon today? They may have walked over cracked pavements\, jumped in muddy puddles\, stomped on crunchy gravel\, or ran through freshly cut grass. \nWhat do you think your feet saw? \nThis activity is designed to make you think about the different environments your body goes through without you fully noticing: \n1. To begin\, choose a template of a moon phase and cut it out. \n2. Then\, within your moon remember and draw what your feet have walked upon today. \nSignage and example pieces will be at the Museum reception\, as well as on the Gallery foyer tables. \nAges: All \nCost: Free; all welcome
URL:https://ashburtonmuseum.co.nz/event/moon-walking/
LOCATION:Ashburton Art Gallery and Museum\, 329 West Street\, Ashburton\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ashburton Art Gallery and Museum":MAILTO:museum@adc.govt.nz
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220726T100000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220819T160000
DTSTAMP:20260420T001827
CREATED:20220726T045811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220821T213109Z
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SUMMARY:Art Competition for Ashburton District school students
DESCRIPTION:Art Competition for local schools: Entry deadline has now passed. Winning entries will be announced during Māori Language Week \nTe Wiki o Te Reo Māori \nTo celebrate Māori Language Week 2022\, we are making packs of Te Reo Māori flash cards to encourage the community to learn Mahika Kai; the range of natural resources throughout Te Wai Pounamu (The South Island). The kaupapa of this project is to empower and support the cultural revival of Ngāi Tahu (Kāi Tahu) use of Te Reo Māori. Each flash card will have a Māori and English word on one side\, and an illustration on the other side. Throughout Māori Language Week\, packs will be free and available from the Ashburton Art Gallery and Museum for everyone in the local community. \nWe would like each flash card to be diverse and representative of the amazing talent in the Hakatere Ashburton District. So\, we are inviting school pupils to design illustrations for the  flashcards. Tamaraki and rangatiti in Years 1-13 can enter\, and we would be delighted to receive entries in a range of media and styles. Taking part in this art competition will enrich Māori culture\, develop awareness of the Ngāi Tahu dialect\, and inspire creativity in the classroom. \nIn addition to having your artwork printed and distributed around Hakatere Ashburton\, there will also be 10 mystery prizes to be won!
URL:https://ashburtonmuseum.co.nz/event/art-competition/
LOCATION:Ashburton Art Gallery and Museum\, 329 West Street\, Ashburton\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Past Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220725T100000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220819T160000
DTSTAMP:20260420T001827
CREATED:20220725T030943Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220725T030943Z
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SUMMARY:Picture a Story
DESCRIPTION:Come and make a fold-out picture book of a story featuring Aunt Effie from The Whistling Bull: David Elliot and Jack Lasenby exhibition. \nLook around the Art Gallery and find a book character called Aunt Effie. What types of stories is Aunt Effie in? \nImagine you are an author. . . \nIn your mind\, create a story about Aunt Effie and give it a title. Your story can be about anything you like\, the only thing it needs to include is Aunt Effie. \nNow\, imagine you are an illustrator. . . \nMake a fold-out picture book to tell your story of Aunt Effie in five drawings. Ask a member of staff for a fold-out book\, and use any creative materials of your choice such as pencil\, crayons\, or collage to bring your story to life. \nTake your story home or leave it at the Art Gallery for other visitors to read. \nAGES: All \nCOST: Free; all materials provided.
URL:https://ashburtonmuseum.co.nz/event/picture-a-story/
LOCATION:Ashburton Art Gallery and Museum\, 329 West Street\, Ashburton\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ashburton Art Gallery and Museum":MAILTO:museum@adc.govt.nz
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220724T100000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220724T160000
DTSTAMP:20260420T001827
CREATED:20220630T012542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220804T034309Z
UID:1472-1658656800-1658678400@ashburtonmuseum.co.nz
SUMMARY:Grandparents Day Arts & Crafts
DESCRIPTION:Grandparents Day is a day to acknowledge and celebrate the important contribution made by grandparents to the wellbeing and education of children within their family. It is an opportunity for family to show their gratitude and respect for the older generation and to honour grandparents. This year\, the Gallery and Museum invites families and whānau to make a wall hanging gift for their grandparents as make a token of Aroha. \nCost: Free; drop any time during the day \nAges: All welcome
URL:https://ashburtonmuseum.co.nz/event/grandparents-day-arts-crafts/
LOCATION:Ashburton Art Gallery and Museum\, 329 West Street\, Ashburton\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ashburton Art Gallery and Museum":MAILTO:museum@adc.govt.nz
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220717T100000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220723T160000
DTSTAMP:20260420T001827
CREATED:20220630T012234Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220724T234317Z
UID:1468-1658052000-1658592000@ashburtonmuseum.co.nz
SUMMARY:School holiday activity - Imagine Hat!
DESCRIPTION:When you use your imagination\, you can make-believe anything you want it to be. You can imagine a stick is a magic wand\, broccoli are dinosaur trees\, or a cardboard box is a rocket ship. Come to the Gallery and Museum this school holiday to make an imagination hat! Create a hat that transforms you into your favourite book character. And here’s the best bit . . . your hat doesn’t need to look like the character you choose\, you can just make-believe. So\, get creative and make any type of hat you want! \nCost: Free\, drop in anytime \nAges: All welcome
URL:https://ashburtonmuseum.co.nz/event/school-holiday-activity-imagine-hat/
LOCATION:Ashburton Art Gallery and Museum\, 329 West Street\, Ashburton\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Past Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ashburton Art Gallery and Museum":MAILTO:museum@adc.govt.nz
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220709T090000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220724T170000
DTSTAMP:20260420T001827
CREATED:20220706T214432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220804T034423Z
UID:1428-1657357200-1658682000@ashburtonmuseum.co.nz
SUMMARY:Mid-winter Burty Challenge 2022
DESCRIPTION:Complete all four challenges to win a free swim at EA Networks and go into the draw to win COOL prizes. \nPick up your challenge card from: \n\nAshburton Art Gallery and Museum\nAshburton District Council\nAshburton Library\nEA Networks Centre
URL:https://ashburtonmuseum.co.nz/event/mid-winter-burty-challenge-2022/
LOCATION:Ashburton Art Gallery and Museum\, 329 West Street\, Ashburton\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ashburton Art Gallery and Museum":MAILTO:museum@adc.govt.nz
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220708T100000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220716T160000
DTSTAMP:20260420T001827
CREATED:20220630T011808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220804T034602Z
UID:1461-1657274400-1657987200@ashburtonmuseum.co.nz
SUMMARY:School Holiday activity - map making
DESCRIPTION:Our natural environment is very important in keeping the cultural identity of Ngāi Tahu alive. To honour the environments our tūpuna (ancestors) moved through in Te Waipounamu (The South Island)\, and particular mahika kai (natural resources)\, make an arty map of the Hakatere district at the Gallery and Museum! \nCost: Free; drop in anytime \nAges: All welcome
URL:https://ashburtonmuseum.co.nz/event/school-holiday-activity-map-making/
LOCATION:Ashburton Art Gallery and Museum\, 329 West Street\, Ashburton\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ashburton Art Gallery and Museum":MAILTO:museum@adc.govt.nz
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220619T140000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220619T140000
DTSTAMP:20260420T001827
CREATED:20220607T024300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220706T223446Z
UID:1408-1655647200-1655647200@ashburtonmuseum.co.nz
SUMMARY:Kā Huru Manu Exhibition Talk
DESCRIPTION:Come along to the public opening of Kā Huru Manu and hear Ngāi Tahu Archive Manager Takerei Norton talk about the Kā Huru Manu cultural mapping project and exhibition\, which provides an insight into the Ngāi Tahu history of Hakatere Ashburton by exploring the traditional Māori place names of the region. \nAn exhibition about Kā Huru Manu was initially held at Tūranga in Christchurch in 2019\, and has been re-developed with a particular focus on the local stories of Hakatere Ashburton District. Takerei Norton has been working with the local Ngāi Tahu Papatipu Rūnaka and with our Senior Curator Maryann Cowan to develop this exhibition. \nBook now through Eventbrite as spaces are limited: https://www.eventbrite.co.nz/e/ka-huru-manu-exhibition-talk-tickets-359132704587
URL:https://ashburtonmuseum.co.nz/event/ka-huru-manu-exhibition-talk/
LOCATION:Ashburton Art Gallery and Museum\, 329 West Street\, Ashburton\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Past Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ashburton Art Gallery and Museum":MAILTO:museum@adc.govt.nz
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220619T130000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220918T160000
DTSTAMP:20260420T001827
CREATED:20220802T022020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220804T031421Z
UID:1404-1655643600-1663516800@ashburtonmuseum.co.nz
SUMMARY:Kā Huru Manu Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:The Kā Huru Manu exhibition provides an insight into the Ngāi Tahu history of the Hakatere Ashburton district. Kā Huru Manu\, the Ngāi Tahu Cultural Mapping Project\, is dedicated to mapping the traditional place names and associated stories with the Ngāi Tahu rohe (tribal area). Come and explore early maps of Māori place names in the Hakatere Ashburton District and celebrate the people and their stories that have brought this history to life.
URL:https://ashburtonmuseum.co.nz/event/ka-huru-manu-exhibition/
LOCATION:Ashburton Art Gallery and Museum\, 329 West Street\, Ashburton\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ashburton Art Gallery and Museum":MAILTO:museum@adc.govt.nz
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220525T000000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220525T235900
DTSTAMP:20260420T001827
CREATED:20220503T231245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220706T223639Z
UID:1373-1653436800-1653523140@ashburtonmuseum.co.nz
SUMMARY:How to Make Agate Spheres
DESCRIPTION:Come along to see Robin Hall’s demonstration of how Agate Spheres are made using a sphere making machine and hear from Agate expert and local rockhound Malcolm Luxton\, owner of Ashburton’s Agate Orphanage\, about how Cabochons (polished gemstones) are made from agates. \nBook now through Eventbrite as spaces are limited: https://www.eventbrite.co.nz/e/how-to-make-agate-spheres-tickets-332305654157 \nAshburton Art Gallery and Museum’s From the Hills: Exploring our Agates exhibition is open now until 5 June 2022.
URL:https://ashburtonmuseum.co.nz/event/how-to-make-agate-spheres/
LOCATION:Ashburton Art Gallery and Museum\, 329 West Street\, Ashburton\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Past Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220518T180000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220518T180000
DTSTAMP:20260420T001827
CREATED:20220503T232238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220706T223657Z
UID:1380-1652896800-1652896800@ashburtonmuseum.co.nz
SUMMARY:Mt Somers Agates: Why\, What\, How?
DESCRIPTION:Come along to hear Agate expert and local rockhound Malcolm Luxton (owner of Ashburton’s Agate Orphanage) talk about Mt Somers Agates. His talk will cover why Mt Somers is such a good area to find agates\, the different types of agates that are found there and how they were formed. \nBook now through Eventbrite as spaces are limited: https://www.eventbrite.co.nz/e/mt-somers-agates-why-what-how-tickets-332278954297 \nAshburton Art Gallery and Museum’s From the Hills: Exploring our Agates exhibition is open now until 5 June 2022.
URL:https://ashburtonmuseum.co.nz/event/mt-somers-agates-why-what-how/
LOCATION:Ashburton Art Gallery and Museum\, 329 West Street\, Ashburton\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Past Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220307T100000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220605T160000
DTSTAMP:20260420T001827
CREATED:20220221T004453Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220706T223716Z
UID:1351-1646647200-1654444800@ashburtonmuseum.co.nz
SUMMARY:From the Hills: Exploring our Agates
DESCRIPTION:Ashburton Museum’s autumn exhibition explores local agates formed in our hills over millions of years.
URL:https://ashburtonmuseum.co.nz/event/from-the-hills-exploring-our-agates/
LOCATION:Ashburton Art Gallery and Museum\, 329 West Street\, Ashburton\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Past Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ashburton Art Gallery and Museum":MAILTO:museum@adc.govt.nz
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220306T140000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220306T153000
DTSTAMP:20260420T001827
CREATED:20220221T010254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220221T010510Z
UID:1356-1646575200-1646580600@ashburtonmuseum.co.nz
SUMMARY:From the Hills: Exploring our Agates | Exhibition Opening
DESCRIPTION:Join us to celebrate the opening of our autumn exhibition which explores local agates formed in our hills over millions of years. RSVP by 1st March via Eventbrite\, email museum@adc.govt.nz or phone 03 307 7890.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nwww.eventbrite.co.nz/e/from-the-hills-exploring-our-agates-exhibition-opening-tickets-273682530817\n\n\n\nPlease note that you will be required to present a valid Vaccine Pass to attend this event.
URL:https://ashburtonmuseum.co.nz/event/from-the-hills-exploring-our-agates-exhibition-opening/
LOCATION:Ashburton Art Gallery and Museum\, 329 West Street\, Ashburton\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ashburton Art Gallery and Museum":MAILTO:museum@adc.govt.nz
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220201
DTSTAMP:20260420T001827
CREATED:20211213T024512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220706T223519Z
UID:1312-1640995200-1643673599@ashburtonmuseum.co.nz
SUMMARY:Summer Burty Challenge 2022
DESCRIPTION:The Burty Challenge is back for summer 2022 and includes challenges at Ashburton Art Gallery and Museum\, Tinwald Domain\, Ashburton Domain\, Tinwald Pool\, EA Networks Centre and Ashburton Public Library. This year we’ve also added an ‘out and about’ section with special challenges to complete throughout the district. You’ll get a stamp for each challenge you complete and a reward for completing your first row (four challenges left to right) and by completing the ‘Around the District’ bonus challenge. If you complete all the challenges\, you’ll go into the draw to win a grand prize. \nBurty Challenge cards will be available at Ashburton Art Gallery and Museum and various other council venues.
URL:https://ashburtonmuseum.co.nz/event/summer-burty-challenge-3/
LOCATION:Ashburton Art Gallery and Museum\, 329 West Street\, Ashburton\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Past Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ashburton Art Gallery and Museum":MAILTO:museum@adc.govt.nz
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211215
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220214
DTSTAMP:20260420T001827
CREATED:20211212T004257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220706T225737Z
UID:1291-1639526400-1644796799@ashburtonmuseum.co.nz
SUMMARY:The Great Santa Hunt
DESCRIPTION:The Ashburton Art Gallery and Museum’s Santa Hunt is back and this year our sneaky Santas have found new and improved hiding spots throughout the museum. Unfortunately there won’t be a late night event due to covid-19 restrictions but kids can come in any day of the week to complete the challenge. \nAll of our Santas are different shapes and sizes and there are a total of 30 to find. Don’t forget to pick up a trail sheet from the Museum’s front desk and let us know if you find them all so you can claim your badge and go in the draw to win a special prize. Good luck! \n  \nTerms and Conditions \nEntry must be on an official entry form. Employees of Ashburton Art Gallery and Museum and their families are not eligible to enter. One entry per person will be accepted. The competition closes Sunday 13 February 2022 at 4pm. No entries will be accepted after this date. The first correct entry drawn will receive a prize which must be uplifted within 30 days. Ashburton Art Gallery and Museum has sole discretion to determine if entries are correct and will not enter into any discussion or correspondence.
URL:https://ashburtonmuseum.co.nz/event/the-great-santa-hunt/
LOCATION:Ashburton Art Gallery and Museum\, 329 West Street\, Ashburton\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Past Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ashburton Art Gallery and Museum":MAILTO:museum@adc.govt.nz
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211213
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220214
DTSTAMP:20260420T001827
CREATED:20211210T183445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230418T015646Z
UID:1278-1639353600-1644796799@ashburtonmuseum.co.nz
SUMMARY:Circus Exhibition 'Under the Big Top'
DESCRIPTION:The Ashburton Art Gallery and Museum’s new summer exhibition Under the Big Top features the return of a very popular attraction. ‘Australasia’s Largest Smallest Travelling Circus’ is an impressive collection of miniature circus performers\, animals\, vehicles and attractions that were hand-made by local Ashburton plumber Rex Hockings in the 1950s. \nChildren will be able to embrace the magic of the circus by creating their own magic tricks and magician’s tools in our temporary programme space in the Murney Room. There will also be a special circus skills workshop on 25 January run in partnership with Canterbury Circus Trust and a Make Your Own Circus Ride activity on 27 January. Bookings are required for these events so call or email us now to reserve a spot. \nUnder the Big Top will be open until 13 February 2022 so whether you’re a kid big or small\, or a kid at heart\, come one\, come all!
URL:https://ashburtonmuseum.co.nz/event/under-the-big-top/
LOCATION:Ashburton Art Gallery and Museum\, 329 West Street\, Ashburton\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ashburton Art Gallery and Museum":MAILTO:museum@adc.govt.nz
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211018
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211206
DTSTAMP:20260420T001827
CREATED:20211018T200809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230418T015952Z
UID:1266-1634515200-1638748799@ashburtonmuseum.co.nz
SUMMARY:Home & Country
DESCRIPTION:Born from a need in our communities 100 years ago\, the Women’s Institute came to Ashburton and many other communities throughout New Zealand to encourage mutual friendship\, fun and helping in both the good times and bad. This exhibition explores the history of local Women’s Institutes as they enter another century of community support.
URL:https://ashburtonmuseum.co.nz/event/home-country/
LOCATION:Ashburton Museum\, Ashburton Museum\, West St\,\, Ashburton\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ashburton Museum":MAILTO:events@ashburtonmuesum.co.nz
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