Many hands make light work.

One of our unique projects this year involved the donation of a piano, an artist and a local Howick business owner. An old piano was donated to Fundraise Factory and was given an upcycled creative treatment by local artist Joel Nicholls. This was then homed at Rices Mall in Howick, thanks to business owner Wally Rice, for the public to enjoy.

This was an Arts Out East project supported by Te Tuhi, the Howick Local Board, Fundraise Factory and Wally Rice.

FB: @joel.nicholls.35 | IG: @artistjoelnicholls

Weaving with Paia Swanson Terepo for Matariki in the heart of Howick.

Nā tō rourou, nā tāku rourou, ka ora ai te tangata! With your food basket, and my food basket, the People will thrive!

Paia Swanson Terepo delivered two raranga (weaving) workshops at Te Whare o Matariki o Owairoa. The theme was about Whanaungatanga, engaging community through Te Ao Māori wānanga. Attendees were taught how to make a take home kete from scratch, in an immersive Marae environment.

These were prime opportunities for the community to come together to learn, participate and celebrate Taonga and the importance of Te Whare Wānanga o Owairoa to the East Auckland community.

This was an Arts Out East project supported by Te Tuhi and the Howick Local Board.

Arts Out East connects East Auckland creatives and organisations, over a free Sunday brunch.

We were able to host our first ever networking event with local creatives, organisations and community leaders. This occurred as a Sunday Brunch at Te Tuhi where people were able to connect freely and organically over good food and coffee.

This was an Arts Out East project supported by Te Tuhi and the Howick Local Board.

FB: @ArtsOutEast | IG: @artsouteast | Twitter: @ArtsOutEast

Matariki with Poi Yeah!

This was a Poi making workshop facilitated by Te-Rina Gregory-Hawke from Poi Yeah! Each person was provided with a FREE DIY Poi Pack, containing all the poi making essentials.

The workshop was a safe and fun wananga environment with korero about the meaning of Matariki and sharing of Poi knowledge.

This was an Arts Out East project supported by Te Tuhi and the Howick Local Board.

FB: @poiyeahhh | IG: @poi.yeah | W: poiyeah.co.nz

NZ Love Dance celebrates Chinese Dragon Boat & Dumplings Festival.

This free event was full of colour, energy and entertainment and involved not only Chinese performers but also Spanish, Dutch and Arabic. Performances included dance, poetry, singing and music.

This was an Arts Out East project supported by Te Tuhi and the Howick Local Board.

FB: NZ Love Dance Troupe | W: lovedancenz.weebly.com

‘Drips and Stains’ book launch of Larry Abreño’s coffee art work.

Larry’s passion to experiment with coffee, tea and wine as painting mediums has made him into a prolific artist. We were happy to support his vision of making his many works accessible through the publication of his second book as well as his book launch. He was able to incorporate the use of his favourite East Auckland cafe - Hawthorne Dene - as both an exhibition space and book launch venue. It was a bustling and successful occasion with many turning up in support of his works.

This was an Arts Out East project supported by Te Tuhi and the Howick Local Board.

FB: @larry.abreno | IG: @coffeeartlover22 | E: larry.coffeeartist@gmail.com

Sharing of knowledge.

The Indian Kiwi Positive Ageing Charitable Trust held an impressive youth performance which was the outcome of the passing down of cultural knowledge, from one generation to another. The IKPACT have strong values in teaching children the Punjabi language and specific folk dances such as Giddha and Bangra. Seniors were also able to partake in fun creative workshops of their own.

This was an Arts Out East project supported by Te Tuhi and the Howick Local Board.

FB: IKPACT

Howick Youth Council’s annual youth exhibition.

The East Auckland Visual Art Showcase 2021 was an exhibition of works by young aspiring artists living in East Auckland. Brought to you by Howick Youth Council, this event enabled youth to connect with each other through art and to celebrate their achievements as one.

This was an Arts Out East project supported by Te Tuhi, Howick Local Board, Uxbridge Arts & Culture and Auckland Creative Communities Scheme.

FB: @HowickYouthCouncil | IG: @howickyouthcouncil | Twitter: @howickyouth | Web: howickyouthcouncil.org.nz | E: howickyouthcouncil@gmail.com

The Young At Art, East Hub showcases at Botany.

Young at Art was a constellation of sparkling youth-powered creative hubs across Tāmaki Makaurau, encouraging our emerging stars to shine and celebrate their creative identities.

The Young at Art, East Hub was situated in the Botany Town Centre Square and featured a creative tower and live performances from local youth.

This was an Arts Out East project supported by Te Tuhi and the Howick Local Board

W: youtharts.co.nz | FB: @youthartsnz | IG: @youthartsnz | Twitter: @YouthArtsNZ

(Photos by Olivia Laita & Raymond Feng, 2021)