Under the Stars is an exhibition that celebrates Aotearoa’s national holiday, Matariki. This exhibition provides an opportunity to all Rotorua-based artists, whether they are amateurs or professionals, to submit and showcase their artworks centred on the themes of Matariki.
This exhibition will run throughout the month of July and will be held in the Mosaic and Cottage galleries.
Exhibition Opening Event: Saturday 7th June 2025
Exhibition Dates: Saturday 7th June – Saturday 5th July 2025
Matariki Celebration Event: Saturday 20th June
In Conjustion with Under the Stars
Renata Curtis –
Te whare Pukenga
Kāhui whetu o Te Arawa
Te Whare Pukenga o Rehua Ariki is a star constellation
of special significance to Te Arawa.
The primacy of this constellation pays homage to the supreme being, god Rehua Ariki who resides in Te Toi o ngā Rangi. Te Arawa have many unique kāhui whetu. Some of these kāhui whetu are venerated in the titonga ‘He Pōhuatau’ nā irirangi Tiakiawa.
Kua Haehae ngā Hihi o Matariki / The Rays of Matariki are Spread
Artwork presented by the Mokoia Intermediate Akonga group will celebrate the natural world. Each piece of artwork will feature a kaitiaki crafted from metal, which connects to each of the stars.
