Jasmad, 'Sketch of galleries (Pakuranga Arts Centre & Fisher Gallery)', circa 1978. Image courtesy of Te Tuhi.
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In 2025, Te Tuhi celebrates five decades of platforming contemporary art, providing artist development opportunities, and fostering community connections.
To mark this milestone, Te Tuhi presents 50 Years On, a special exhibition that uncovers the rich history of the gallery through a fascinating collection of archival material.
Opening on 6 April and running until 21 December 2025, this exhibition offers a rare glimpse into the evolution of Te Tuhi, from its beginnings as the Pakuranga Community and Cultural Centre in 1975 to its current standing as one of Aotearoa New Zealand’s foremost contemporary art spaces.
50 Years On reveals an extraordinary selection of photographs, documents, and ephemera accumulated in Te Tuhi’s archive over fifty years of activity. These materials highlight the trail of contemporary art and community activation that has defined the gallery's legacy, shedding light on the artists, exhibitions, and events that have shaped its identity.
Te Tuhi’s history traces back to 1969, when a visionary group of women including Iris Fisher and Nanette Cameron founded the Pakuranga Arts Society, which led to the opening of the Pakuranga Community and Cultural Centre on 6 April 1975. The later establishment of the Fisher Gallery in 1984 paved the way to the opening of Te Tuhi in 2001, as the amalgamation of the two entities and related buildings.
Curated by Te Tuhi’s archivist Peter Derksen, 50 Years On traces the gallery’s journey through over 700 exhibitions, showcasing both local and internationally acclaimed artists, and celebrating the enduring relationships between artists and the community. This archival exhibition is an invitation to explore such stories and memories through the traces they’ve left behind, reflecting on the legacy of Te Tuhi and the forward-thinking individuals who helped ignite its spark.
Opening Hours
- Daily, 9am - 5pm
- Closed public holidays
Address
- 21 William Roberts Road
- Pakuranga
- Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland 2010
In 2025, Te Tuhi celebrates five decades of platforming contemporary art, providing artist development opportunities, and fostering community connections.
To mark this milestone, Te Tuhi presents 50 Years On, a special exhibition that uncovers the rich history of the gallery through a fascinating collection of archival material.
Opening on 6 April and running until 21 December 2025, this exhibition offers a rare glimpse into the evolution of Te Tuhi, from its beginnings as the Pakuranga Community and Cultural Centre in 1975 to its current standing as one of Aotearoa New Zealand’s foremost contemporary art spaces.
50 Years On reveals an extraordinary selection of photographs, documents, and ephemera accumulated in Te Tuhi’s archive over fifty years of activity. These materials highlight the trail of contemporary art and community activation that has defined the gallery's legacy, shedding light on the artists, exhibitions, and events that have shaped its identity.
Te Tuhi’s history traces back to 1969, when a visionary group of women including Iris Fisher and Nanette Cameron founded the Pakuranga Arts Society, which led to the opening of the Pakuranga Community and Cultural Centre on 6 April 1975. The later establishment of the Fisher Gallery in 1984 paved the way to the opening of Te Tuhi in 2001, as the amalgamation of the two entities and related buildings.
Curated by Te Tuhi’s archivist Peter Derksen, 50 Years On traces the gallery’s journey through over 700 exhibitions, showcasing both local and internationally acclaimed artists, and celebrating the enduring relationships between artists and the community. This archival exhibition is an invitation to explore such stories and memories through the traces they’ve left behind, reflecting on the legacy of Te Tuhi and the forward-thinking individuals who helped ignite its spark.
