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Ngā Purapura - Ōtaki Art SpaceŌtaki Library
Main Street, Ōtaki
Opening Hours:
Monday - Friday 9am - 5 pm
Saturday 9am - 4 pmNgā Purapura is an art space located inside the area to the side of the front entrance in front of the main library desk. The Art Space has a strong community focus as an exhibition space for community groups, schools and individuals who otherwise may not have access to exhibition spaces on the Kāpiti Coast. It is promoted as a “user friendly” place where artists can (with the guidance of the Art Space Coordinator) have the experience of organising and curating their own exhibition.
Upcoming exhibitions:
Information for Exhibitors in our Art SpacesInterested in Exhibiting?
The Paraparaumu Community Art Space is located just to the right of the library foyer. Along with the new library, it was opened in 2002 and has proved to be a very popular exhibition space. Exhibitions of all descriptions have been held in the space; pottery, painting, sculpture, quilting, origami, woodturning, weaving and installations have all featured.
The Art Space is available to local artists and arts groups who may not have access to other galleries. This is usually free - no charge for rent nor is commission charged on sales. The gallery is often booked months ahead so if you are interested in exhibiting please contact the Arts & Museums Development Officer who will be happy to chat with you about a possible exhibition.
Contact : Angie Salmon ph 2964 654 Installing an exhibition
The art space has the following layout:
There are a number of options for displaying artwork:
In addition there are:
If you would like assistance with hanging your exhibition, please let us know.
Interested in Exhibiting?
He Kākano - “the Seed” - is a small (but perfectly formed) art space that allows local artists to display their artwork within the Waikanae Public Library. He Kākano consists of two walls which are diagonally across from the Issues desk. The art space walls are visible from the library entrance and centrally situated on the ground floor.
The Art Space is available to local artists and arts group who may not have access to other galleries. This is usually free - no charge for rent nor is commission charged on sales
Contact: Mandy Andrews Telephone 296 4760.
Installing an exhibition
The art space has the following layout:
There are a number of options for displaying artwork:
In addition there are:
If you would like assistance with hanging your exhibition, please let us know.
Interested in Exhibiting?
Ngā Purapura is an art space located inside the area to the side of the front entrance in front of the main library desk. The Art Space has a strong community focus as an exhibition space for community groups, schools and individuals who otherwise may not have access to exhibition spaces on the Kāpiti Coast. It is promoted as a “user friendly” place where artists can (with the guidance of the Arts Coordinator) have the experience of organising and curating their own exhibition.
The Art Space is usually booked months ahead, so you will need to contact the Art Space coordinator well in advance. Occasionally bookings fall through and there may be an exhibition slot available at short notice. For further information, please contact:
Installing an exhibition
Exhibitions are usually in place for 2, sometimes 3 weeks: a library book loan is for three weeks so this time frame encompass’ a return library trip for visitors so they will have an opportunity to view the current exhibition.
The space has a total floor area of approximately 3m x 5m = 15m2 and 4 main walls in the gallery space with six wall panels with hanging attachments. The dimensions are:
1.7m x 1.2m, 1.1m x 1.2 m, .600m x 1.2m, 1.0m x 1.2m, .300m x 1.2m, 1.7m x 1.0m
The Art Space offers a number of ways to display artworks
The Gallery Hanging System – this is a professional system used by galleries. It consists of a track placed on three of the walls - wire hanging straps slide into the track, each wire can take 1-2 adjustable hooks from which artworks can be hung. Hooks are adjusted using an Allen key. Artworks will need to be strung to use this system. The hooks are large and may show above a boxed canvas frame if it is simply placed on the hook and not strung. The hanging system is in place on the three main walls.
Pin Board – there is one pin board section which is 1700 wide by 1000 high. This is great for displaying drawings, lighter paintings (small boxed canvas), photographs, quilts, weaving or text. Pins and Velcro dots are recommended, please NO blu tack on the pin board!
Floor Space – artists are welcome to make use of the floor space for displaying sculpture or an installation artwork. There needs to be enough clearance to around the space Props such as driftwood or stones can be used as long as they will not cause damage to the floor covering or impede people walking around the art space. You are welcome to bring plinths and props to display your art, these are not provided by the library.
With certain conditions, artists are able to sell their work and generally no commission is charged.
If you would like assistance with hanging your exhibition, please let us know.
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