Alex Jones, Jennifer Baker, Rose Bourke, Alice Fennessy, Keila Martin,...

Alex Jones, Jennifer Baker, Rose Bourke, Alice Fennessy, Keila Martin,...

Alex Jones, Jennifer Baker, Rose Bourke, Alice Fennessy, Keila Martin,...

This exhibition showcases a collection of works created by the fabulous members and tutors of Square Edge Pottery. Our pottery studio is a small, vibrant community of people who share one main passion — clay! Enjoy this little peek into our creative space.

‘māmā says our whenua is buried under the golden elm’ is an exhibition about whakapapa and the threads of their collective ancestral history. It is about exploring the stories of their tipuna and a reflection on how those histories shape where they stand today. It is an exploration of their relationship as a niece and an aunt, how they learn from each other and create together across generations.
The title of this exhibition is both literal and metaphorical. Molly’s whenua is buried under the golden elm, alongside her siblings. The tree was planted by Paula’s parents. Though from different generations, they both grew up with the golden elm — The golden elm stands as a living reminder of ancestry, connection, and the shared ground on which we grow.

MANAWATU LECTURERS' EXHIBITION - UCOL CREATICE INDUSTRIES eNTRANCE...

Due to the awesomeness of Papers Past (National Library of New Zealand) we can read the detailed account of Charles Kettle which was first published in a Wellington newspaper in 1842. He describes his journey up the Manawatū Awa, through Te Āpiti and beyond. We’ve collated his account and created works mentioned by Kettle.

Trail Mix is where the Art Trail begins — a curated exhibition with artworks from the participating artists. It’s your guide to discovering the talent spread across Manawatū.

Offering a unique window into what home means to people from many different backgrounds and experiences. This is the culmination of an exciting art workshop series delivered by HOW2 and Square Edge, and supported by Palmerston North City Council in celebration of Welcoming Week Te Wiki o Manaaki, 5 September to 14 September 2025.

He whakakitenga tēnei nā ngā ringa o te whānau o RaRau Mai. He Mea whakaaweawe e Ihaka Paopao, he toki hikihaiki, he toa reo. Mai i ngā tānga ki ngā whakaahua, koinei te whakaahuatanga o tā Ihaka haere i Aotearoa me tana tohe mō te oranga tonutanga o te reo Māori

The works reflect our two amazing month long stays at Driving Creek Railway and Pottery in 2023 and 2024, and a year of studio time together.

The 19 Artists’ from the Manawatu Art Teachers Association in this exhibition are secondary school Art Teachers from across the Manawatu region. As Teachers we give a lot of creative energy to support and grow our students’ talents, as creative people, we don’t always have the time and energy to create for ourselves. We have many talented Artists’ in our association who have had much success in their art careers. Exhibitions like this are so important to fuel our own artistic passions and renew our own expression of creative freedom.