Art Spaces
Roderick and Gillian Deane Community Art Space
He Kākano - Waikanae Art Space
Ngā Purapura - Ōtaki Art Space
Information for exhibitors
Policy governing sale of items
Paraparaumu Library
9 Iver Trask Place, Paraparaumu
Opening hours:
Monday-Friday: 9am-5pm with late opening on Thursday evening until 8pm.
Saturday: 9am-4pm
Sunday: 10am-2pm
This Community Art Space in Paraparaumu 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.
Upcoming exhibitions:
February 7th – 14th – Waitangi Display
February 15th – March 2nd – Yolanda van Heerden, paintings
Waikanae Library,
Mahara Place, Waikanae
Opening hours:
Monday-Friday: 9am-5pm.
Saturday: 9am-4pm.
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.
Upcoming Exhibitions:
Interested in exhibiting?
Ōtaki Library
Main Street, Ōtaki
Opening Hours:
Monday - Friday 9am - 5 pm
Saturday 9am - 4 pm
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 Art Space Coordinator) have the experience of organising and curating their own exhibition.
Upcoming exhibitions:
Tara Lemana of Foto Fantasy Fine Art Composites - 9 to 27 January 2012
Clive Green - Mixed Media Portraits - 30 Jan - 18 Feb 2012
Kāpiti Woodworkers Guild, Ōtaki Group - 20 Feb to 10 Mar 2012
Ōtaki College - Year 7 & 8 Artwork - 12 to 31 March 2012
Tara Lemana
Interested 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 is a track lighting system with small spotlights which can be adjusted
- There are four walls with a combination of a track hanging system and pin boards that can be used (not all walls have both options)
- The front of the gallery opens off the library foyer
- The rear of the gallery has two swing doors that open through to a meeting room
There are a number of options for displaying artwork:
- Track hanging system - this consists of clear plastic straps that hang from a track. The straps have adjustable hooks that are moved using an Allen key
- Pin Board - lighter box canvas art, drawings, light quilts and lighter art can be attached to the pin board using dressmaker pins, tacks or Velcro dots/strips
- Plinths - there are a number of white plinths of varying heights that can be used for display
- Table top easels - there are three available
- Dressmaker models - there are three available
In addition there are:
- Black cloths - can be used on tables of plinths or as a backdrop on the walls
An "art space box" with a small collection of useful items such as pins/Velcro/scissors/Blu Tack, etc.
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
Installing an exhibition
The art space has the following layout:
- There is a track lighting system with small spotlights which can be adjusted
- There are two walls with a combination of a track hanging system and pin boards that can be used
There are a number of options for displaying artwork:
- Track hanging system – this consists of wire straps that hang from a track. The straps have adjustable hooks that are moved using an Allen key
- Pin board – lighter box canvas art, drawings, light quilts and lighter art can be attached to the pin board using dressmaker pins, tacks or Velcro dots/strips
- Plinths – there are a number of white plinths of varying heights that can used for display (currently being sourced and painted)
- Table top easels – there are three available (shared with Roderick & Gillian Deane Art Space, Paraparaumu)
- Dressmaker models – there are three that can be used (shared with Roderick & Gillian Deane Art Space, Paraparaumu)
In addition there are:
- Black cloths – can be used on tables or plinths or as a backdrop on the walls
- An “art space box” with a small collection of useful items such as pins/Velcro/scissors/blu tac etc
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:
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Kristie Parata,
Ōtaki Art Space Coordinator
Telephone 06 364 9317
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Sharon Dixon,
Ōtaki Library Manager
Telephone 06 364 9312
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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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