Opened in 2014, Te Uru 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 NOV 2024 – 2 FEB 2025

Gretchen Albrecht

Liquid States

The first survey in two decades of one of the country's most celebrated painters.

Te Uru Secondary Art Award | Currents 2024

16 NOV – 1 DEC 2024

Te Uru Secondary Art Award

Currents 2024

Upcoming Exhibitions

Portage Ceramic Awards 2024
Turumeke Harrington | STUMPING GROUND
Jelena Telecki | Oil and Water
| Photosynthesisers: Women and the lens
Claudia Kogachi, Ming Ranginui, Erica van Zon | Soft Spot
Portage Ceramic Awards 2024
Turumeke Harrington | STUMPING GROUND
Jelena Telecki | Oil and Water
| Photosynthesisers: Women and the lens
Claudia Kogachi, Ming Ranginui, Erica van Zon | Soft Spot

22 NOV 2024 – 23 FEB 2025

Portage Ceramic Awards 2024

The Portage Ceramic Awards is an annual celebration of contemporary ceramics in Aotearoa.

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08 DEC 2024 – 09 March 2025

Turumeke Harrington

STUMPING GROUND

Turumeke Harrington's work engages with ideas of whakapapa, materiality, and space.

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9 MARCH – 25 MAY 2025

Jelena Telecki

Oil and Water

New paintings that revisit past works by Yugoslavia-born Australian artist Jelena Telecki.

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16 FEB – 25 MAY 2025

Photosynthesisers: Women and the lens

A group exhibition including photographs and videos by 40 women artists from Aotearoa and Australia.

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15 FEB – 20 APRIL 2025

Claudia Kogachi, Ming Ranginui, Erica van Zon

Soft Spot

Soft Spot highlights three artists working with fibre-based materials in a range of forms.

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Upcoming Events

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Upcoming Events

THURSDAY 21 NOV 2024 6-8PM

Awards Night Portage Ceramic Awards 2024

Join us to celebrate the opening of the Portage 2024 exhibition and this year’s finalists.

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FRIDAY 22 NOV 2024 10.30AM

Walkthrough with Gretchen Albrecht Liquid States

Join exhibiting artist Gretchen Albrecht for an insightful walkthrough of Liquid States.

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SATURDAY 23 NOV 2024 10.30AM

Kate Newby Portage Judge's Talk

Join Kate Newby, judge of the 2024 Portage Ceramic awards, for a walkthrough of the exhibition.

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SUNDAY 24 NOV 2024

Louise Stevenson The History of Clay in West Auckland

Join us for an illuminating talk that delves into the rich clay industry of West Auckland.

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SATURDAY 1 FEB 2025 11AM – 12PM

Panel Discussion Liquid States

Join this in-depth panel discussion on Albrecht’s survey exhibition Liquid States.

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14 - 17 JAN 2025

Clay Summer School with Catherine Guevara

During this 4-day course, participants will explore a range of pottery methods.

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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

$155

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

$11.50

Ceramics
Ann O'Sullivan Cat Mug

Ann O'Sullivan Cat Mug

$75

Ann O'Sullivan Earthy Glaze Mug

Ann O'Sullivan Earthy Glaze Mug

$70

Ann O'Sullivan Large Speckled Mug

Ann O'Sullivan Large Speckled Mug

$70

Ann O'Sullivan Speckled Grooves Mug

Ann O'Sullivan Speckled Grooves Mug

$65

Ann O'Sullivan Speckled Small Mug

Ann O'Sullivan Speckled Small Mug

$60

Brendan Adams Espresso Mugs

Brendan Adams Espresso Mugs

$56

Brendan Adams Geometric Mugs

Brendan Adams Geometric Mugs

$67

Brendan Adams Green and White Mug

Brendan Adams Green and White Mug

$67

Brendan Adams Splashed Glaze Mugs

Brendan Adams Splashed Glaze Mugs

$67

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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