Ten of the Best Events to Check Out at Artweek Auckland

Dodge hundreds of flying tennis balls, enter the tomb of King Tut and express your creativity at a free sketching event.

Stephen Heard
Published on October 06, 2020
Updated on October 09, 2020

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The tenth edition of Artweek Auckland returns between 10–18 October to celebrate our city's diverse artistic community. Featuring exhibitions, happenings and workshops across ten precincts, each area aims to highlight its unique place in Auckland's artistic landscape. This year's eight-day celebration is packed with over 50 late-night events, free guided tours, drawing clubs, exhibitions and beverage tastings for art aficionados.

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Dreamland

Tuesday, October 13 - Saturday, October 17, 2020
Elizabeth's, Auckland

This immersive multi-sensory experience combines light, moving image, scent and sound.

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Savage in the Garden

Saturday, October 10 - Sunday, October 18, 2020
Viaduct Harbour, Auckland

This immersive moving image project address expressions of cultural, gender and sexual identity.

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The Medium is the Message: Television Now and Then

Saturday, August 1 - Saturday, November 7, 2020
Gus Fisher Gallery, Auckland

See rare archival footage and pioneering video art in this exhibition celebrating 60 years of television in Aotearoa.

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A Year in Aotearoa

Sunday, September 20, 2020 - Tuesday, March 30, 2021
New Zealand Maritime Museum, Auckland

The country's largest and most popular photography exhibition is coming to Auckland.

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James Charlton: Thrown

Saturday, October 3 - Thursday, October 29, 2020
Te Uru Waitakere Contemporary Gallery, Auckland

This new major installation involves dodging hundreds of flying tennis balls.

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Enter the Tomb: Tutankhamun

Saturday, October 17, 2020
Raynham Park, Auckland

Take an immersive journey into the tomb of Egypt's most famous pharaoh.

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Drawing Club

Tuesday, October 13, 2020
Ellen Melville Hall, Auckland

Capture live models, still lifes and backdrops at this free sketching event.

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Follow Me

Sunday, October 11 - Friday, October 16, 2020
Auckland Various, Auckland

Head to the heart of the city for this free self-guided art and light trail.

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Painting with Puppies

Saturday, October 10, 2020
Studio One Toi Tu, Auckland

Try your hand at painting in the presence of adorable pups.

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Art Yoga

Thursday, October 15, 2020
Fitzroy Lounge Bar, Auckland

This artistic and meditational journey incorporates colours and music.

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