30th May - 27th June

Opening Celebration 2pm - 4pm Sat 30th May

Northart and IMAgEN8 recently delivered two photographic workshops for tamariki in the Kaipātiki area, centred on fostering kaitiakitanga and deeper connections with the natural environment. Through mindful nature photography, students were encouraged to slow down, observe closely, and engage with the ever-changing world around them. Alongside developing digital photography skills, the workshops nurtured curiosity, awareness, and an appreciation for the beauty and significance of local ecosystems.

The photographs produced during these workshops will form part of an exhibition presented within the Auckland Festival of Photography. Opening at 2pm on 30 May, the exhibition will remain on view throughout June, welcoming both local audiences and visitors from further afield to experience the students’ perspectives on nature and consider how we might all better care for and nurture our local environments.

Running alongside the exhibition will be a programme of collaborative community activities developed in partnership with local organisations that share our commitment to nurturing nature. These art-making and image-based workshops will provide opportunities for whānau to gather, learn, create, and connect together.

Thankful for the support from the following organisations that have helped to make this exhibition and workshops possible:

Harvey Norman

Gordon Harris

Kaipātiki Project

IMAgEN8