Opened in 2014, Te Uru Contemporary Gallery is a place for art, ideas, and community. Located in scenic Titirangi, we offer exhibitions, events, and learning programmes that situate the work of leading local artists within global conversations.

Current Exhibitions

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Current Exhibitions

3 MAY – 27 JULY 2025

Pauline Kahurangi Yearbury

Life in forms

This survey includes incised wooden panels featuring figures from pūrākau, paintings & drawings

Maungarongo Te Kawa | Kokonga Ngākau

15 MARCH – 22 JUNE 2025

Maungarongo Te Kawa

Kokonga Ngākau

Upcoming Exhibitions

Giorgio Griffa, Peter Robinson | Differences in kind and rhythm
Elam School of Fine Arts | Ngā Ringa Whetū
Anoushka Akel
Portage Ceramic Awards 2025
Giorgio Griffa, Peter Robinson | Differences in kind and rhythm
Elam School of Fine Arts | Ngā Ringa Whetū
Anoushka Akel
Portage Ceramic Awards 2025

8 JUNE – 24 AUGUST

Giorgio Griffa, Peter Robinson

Differences in kind and rhythm

The second in our series of dialogue exhibitions

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5 JULY – 7 SEPT 2025

Elam School of Fine Arts

Ngā Ringa Whetū

An exhibition created by students from Elam School of Fine Arts

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24 AUG – 23 NOV 2025

Anoushka Akel

A solo exhibition tracing existing works by Anoushka Akel

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2025

Portage Ceramic Awards 2025

Portage Ceramic Awards 2025: Entries open Friday 18 April

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Upcoming Events

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Upcoming Events

TUES 10 JUNE 2025

Ellie Buttrose Curators Talk VCP 2025

Ellie Buttrose is the Curator of Contemporary Australian Art at the Queensland Art Gallery | Gallery

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2025

Ruth Ige Winner of the 2025 Rydal Art Prize

Te Uru is the new home of prestigious painting award The Rydal Art Prize

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SAT 28 JUNE 2025

Kōrero with Megan Tamati-Quennell Pauline Kahurangi Yearbury: Life in forms

Hear from leading curator, writer and researcher Megan Tamati-Quennell

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SAT 19 JULY 2025

Italian Language Tour – Giorgio Griffa, Peter Robinson: Differences in kind and rhythm

Join us for an informative exhibition tour in Italian

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7 June 2025

Peter Robinson Edition Blind Date (7 June 2025)

The date, drawn by the artist on the day of the exhibition opening, with his eyes closed.

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TUES 10 JUNE 2025

Ellie Buttrose Curators Talk VCP 2025

Ellie Buttrose is the Curator of Contemporary Australian Art at the Queensland Art Gallery | Gallery

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SAT 26 JULY

Book Launch Giorgio Griffa, Peter Robinson: Differences in kind and rhythm

Please join us and exhibiting artist Peter Robinson for the launch of this exciting new publication.

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SAT 2 AUG 2025

Auction Launch New Winds: Te Uru Art Auction Fundraiser

Celebrate the launch of New Winds and view the wonderful works available.

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SAT 9 AUG

Panel Discussion An introduction to collecting

Learn more about building an art collection.

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SAT 16 AUG, 11AM

Exhibition walkthrough Giorgio Griffa, Peter Robinson: Differences in kind and rhythm

Gain a deeper understanding of the exhibition Differences in kind and rhythm

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SAT 30 AUG 2025

Rāranga Workshop

Explore rāranga using a range of customary and contemporary materials.

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5 JUNE – 17 OCT 2025

Visiting Curators Programme 2025

Te Uru & UNSW Galleries announce the curators participating in our 2025 Visiting Curators Programme

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Learn

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Te Uru offers a range of learning opportunities for diverse groups of people, including classes and workshops for kids, adults, and schools.

Shop our gallery store

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Personal Care
Ashley & Co Better Balm Dew Bud

Ashley & Co Better Balm Dew Bud

$30

Ashley & Co Intensive Lip Punch Original

Ashley & Co Intensive Lip Punch Original

$15

Ashley & Co Mini Bar Blossom & Gilt

Ashley & Co Mini Bar Blossom & Gilt

$10

Ashley & Co Mini Bar Bubbles and Polkadots

Ashley & Co Mini Bar Bubbles and Polkadots

$10

Ashley & Co Mini Bar Tui & Kahili

Ashley & Co Mini Bar Tui & Kahili

$10

Ashley & Co Soothe Tube Blossom & Gilt

Ashley & Co Soothe Tube Blossom & Gilt

$25

Ashley & Co Sootherup Blossom & Gilt

Ashley & Co Sootherup Blossom & Gilt

$40

Ashley & Co Sootherup Tui & Kahili

Ashley & Co Sootherup Tui & Kahili

$40

Ashley & Co Tint Me Lip Punch with Pink Beet

Ashley & Co Tint Me Lip Punch with Pink Beet

$15

Homewares
Alex Guthrie Wooden Dish

Alex Guthrie Wooden Dish

$40

Ashley & Co Awoof Wash Dough, Dug & Dug

Ashley & Co Awoof Wash Dough, Dug & Dug

$30

Ashley & Co Clean Buff Hushed Kale

Ashley & Co Clean Buff Hushed Kale

$14

Ashley & Co Home Perfume Blossom & Gilt

Ashley & Co Home Perfume Blossom & Gilt

$75

Ashley & Co Home Perfume Tui & Kahili

Ashley & Co Home Perfume Tui & Kahili

$75

Ashley & Co Ruff Star Dough, Dug & Dug

Ashley & Co Ruff Star Dough, Dug & Dug

$30

Beldi Antique 250ml

Beldi Antique 250ml

$11.50

Beldi Antique 350ml

Beldi Antique 350ml

$12.50

Beldi Colbalt Blue 350ml

Beldi Colbalt Blue 350ml

$12.50

Ceramics
Duncan Shearer Black and Green Mug

Duncan Shearer Black and Green Mug

$58

Duncan Shearer Noodle Bowl

Duncan Shearer Noodle Bowl

$60

Duncan Shearer Tumbler

Duncan Shearer Tumbler

$55.50

Gidon Bing Coffee Dripper

Gidon Bing Coffee Dripper

$109

Gidon Bing Large Japanese Bowl

Gidon Bing Large Japanese Bowl

$160

Gidon Bing Medium Dinner Plate

Gidon Bing Medium Dinner Plate

$65

Gidon Bing Pasta Bowl

Gidon Bing Pasta Bowl

$58

Gidon Bing Side Plate

Gidon Bing Side Plate

$44

Gidon Bing Sugar Pot

Gidon Bing Sugar Pot

$62

Te Uru plays a vital role for contemporary art in Tāmaki Makaurau, sharing art and ideas with audiences in Aotearoa and beyond. As the second largest gallery in the city, we are committed to enriching our community while contributing to broader conversations in art.

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The support we receive from our community makes the vibrant programme at Te Uru possible. There are many ways to bolster and engage with the important work we do, such as participating in our volunteers programme, becoming a member, or by joining Te Uru Benefactors Collective (TBC).

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