Mauri of the Maunga - Gala Dinner & Art Auction
Presented by Sanctuary Mountain® Maungatautari and BiteLAB.
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Join us for a decadent evening of conservation and art!
Set at a stunning location, by the edge of lake Karā
Where: Sir Don Rowlands Centre, Mighty River Domain, Lake Karapiro, Cambridge
When: Wednesday 5th June, 2024, 6:00pm - 11:00pm
Dress: Cocktail
General sale: Individual ticket $220. Table of 10 $2100
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What is included in your ticket:
- A delicious 3-course meal from BiteLAB
- An evening hosted by world-class comedian Te Radar
- A night of storytelling by those who are involved in the work taking place on the maunga
- An opportunity to bid on stunning artworks from local and world-renowned artists - Art Auction curated by Kate Darrow
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Your ticket purchase and art auction proceeds will go towards the ongoing conservation mahi on the maunga.
Kākāpō Art Auction 2024
Curator Kate Darrow has extensive experience in the visual arts in Aotearoa, working with a wide network of artists and galleries. She has previously worked in the Public Gallery sector including the Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tamaki and City Gallery, Wellington. Kate was the founding curator for MESH Sculpture Hamilton and has worked on projects for several Secondary Schools in the Waikato, commissioning artworks and acting in an advisory role. She has a BA in Art History from the University of Canterbury, an MA in Art Education from the City University, London, and a Diploma in Business from the University of Auckland.
Currently working as Curator and Collection Manager for Waikato Hospital, where she is developing an art collection and education programme designed to enhance the well-being of patients, staff, whānau and visitors. Kate also works as an independent art consultant.
Kate is a great champion of the kākāpō project and Maungatautari and for the 2024 event she has brought together a group of distinguished artists from across Aotearoa who support this great manu and the mahi to protect them.
Curatorial statement
The group of artists who have contributed work for this auction are drawn together because of their immense talent, their standing in the art world and the collectability of their work. However, most importantly because of the kaupapa of their art practice. Each speaking in unique ways to our environment, our forests and birds and the great need for protection and understanding. The artworks brought together celebrate the splendor of the natural world yet caution the need for its protection and understanding the threats that loom over it.
With enormous thanks to Kate Darrow and the generous artists who are contributing to this special event.
We are honoured in 2024 to present the works of the following artists who support the tremendous mahi required to protect the kākāpō, our rare and precious taonga. The artworks will be part of our live auction during our Gala Dinner event. Artworks will also be available to view on the Art & Object online bidding platform in the week ahead of the event.
Gretchen Albrecht, Elliot Collins, Shane Cotton (Ngā Puhi, Ngāti Rangi, Ngāti Hine and Te Uri Taniwha) Mike Crawford (Raukawa), Crystal Chain Gang, Brett Graham (Ngāti Koroki Kahukura, Tainui) Jaime Jenkins, Maioha Kara (Ngāti Koroki Kahukura, Ngāti Tipa, Te Ātihaunui-A-Papārangi, Tūhourangi, Te Whānau a Hinetapora, Kuki Airani), James Ormsby (Ngāti Maniapoto, Waikato, Te Arawa and Katimana), Dr. Fiona Pardington (Kai Tahu, Kati Mamoe, Ngāti Kahungunu), Elizabeth Thomson, Layla Walter
Thank you to our presenting partner BiteLAB and our generous supporting sponsors:
Thank you to the generous support of BiteLAB (Montana Food and Events), Mighty River Domain, Vidcom, Art + Object, Takapoto Estate, Love Club Hire, Kakapo Distillery, and Nature & Nosh - The Bush Boardroom.
A very special thank you to Kate Darrow and the generous artists for their incredible support.