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
Ngā Whakaaturanga o nāianei
8 JUNE – 24 AUGUST
Giorgio Griffa, Peter Robinson
Differences in kind and rhythm
The second in our series of dialogue exhibitions
Giorgio Griffa, Peter Robinson
Differences in kind and rhythm
The second in our series of dialogue exhibitions, Differences in kind and rhythm brings together historical works by Giorgio Griffa (b.1936 Turin) and Peter Robinson (b.1966 Ashburton, Ngāi Tahu).
2 – 17 AUG 2025
New Winds
Te Uru Art Auction Fundraiser
New Winds
Te Uru Art Auction Fundraiser
Working with the support of artists and galleries, Te Uru is pleased to present the second iteration of New Winds a fundraising art auction kindly supported by Webb’s.
5 JULY – 7 SEPT 2025
Elam School of Fine Arts
Ngā Ringa Whetū
Elam School of Fine Arts
Ngā Ringa Whetū
For this exhibition, students from Elam School of Fine Arts engage with taonga created from fibre and textile to produce new works, drawing upon traditional making methods, materials, formal qualities and uses.
Upcoming Exhibitions
24 AUG – 23 NOV 2025
Anoushka Akel
Ifs
A solo exhibition tracing existing works by Anoushka Akel
Learn moreCampbell Patterson
And Campbell Patterson
And Campbell Patterson brings together video works produced over the past 20 years
Learn more6 SEPT – 23 NOV 2025
Fatma Bucak
The Sound of a Setting Sun
The sound of a setting sun is Fatma Bucak’s first solo exhibition in the Southern Hemisphere.
Learn more20 SEPT – 30 NOV 2025
Green Bay Primary School
Karaka
Karaka presents the artistic collaboration of nearly all 650 Green Bay Primary School students
Learn more21 NOV 2025 – 8 FEB 2026
Portage Ceramic Awards 2025
The Portage Ceramic Awards is an annual celebration of contemporary ceramics in Aotearoa.
Learn moreUpcoming Events
Whakaaturanga o naianei
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.
Learn moreSAT 9 AUG
Panel Discussion An Introduction to Collecting
Learn more about building an art collection.
Learn moreSAT 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
Learn moreSAT 30 AUG 2025
Rāranga Workshop Elam School of Fine Arts Ngā Ringā Whetū
Explore rāranga using a range of customary and contemporary materials.
Learn moreSAT 13 SEPT 2025
Whānau Day
A great opportunity for tamariki to explore with their caregivers and enjoy hands on events
Learn more5 JUNE – 17 OCT 2025
Visiting Curator's Programme 2025
Te Uru & UNSW Galleries announce the curators participating in our 2025 Visiting Curators Programme
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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).
