The 19 Artists’ from the Manawatu Art Teachers Association in this exhibition are secondary school Art Teachers from across the Manawatu region. As Teachers we give a lot of creative energy to support and grow our students’ talents, as creative people, we don’t always have the time and energy to create for ourselves. We have many talented Artists’ in our association who have had much success in their art careers. Exhibitions like this are so important to fuel our own artistic passions and renew our own expression of creative freedom.

Jessica (29, she/her) is a Fine Arts and Psychology graduate who bridged her painting practice into her Masters research project on The Therapeutic Landscape of the Home When Homebound with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis or Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. In using her practice of creating oil paintings of domestic interior spaces, she was able to explore and represent insights into the homespace of five people in Aotearoa (pseudonyms used) who are homebound by their ME/CFS.

There is something magical about stepping into New Zealand’s native bush and discovering the tiny, hidden worlds beneath our feet. This exhibition is a window into the world of fungi. Nature’s quiet achievers. Captured through macro photography in their most detailed, vivid, and unexpected forms.

Creative Journeys entrance gallery & pop up gallery - SQUARE EDGE...

The 24 images in this exhibition take the viewer on a journey of wildlife across our planet. From the Arctic to the Antarctic and places in between I have attempted to capture wildlife moments that tell
stories of beauty, behavior, interaction and survival. Photography is well positioned to showcase such moments that are often missed by casual observation, inspiring awe and respect for the wildlife we share our planet with.

The 24 images in this exhibition take the viewer on a journey of wildlife across our planet. From the Arctic to the Antarctic and places in between I have attempted to capture wildlife moments that tell
stories of beauty, behavior, interaction and survival. Photography is well positioned to showcase such moments that are often missed by casual observation, inspiring awe and respect for the wildlife we share our planet with.

This exhibition is a collection of mahi toi from a newly formed group of weavers based in Square Edge. It’s a place where the sharing of ideas, techniques and inspirations have become entwined into their past, present and future creations. It is with hope that this exhibition inspires others to also move forward with their dreams.

Creative Journeys is a Social Arts & Performance Hub where people with Intellectual and Physical disabilities develop, explore their creative talents. At Creative Journeys we embrace difference and encourage our people to give everything a go. We want to teach them that there is no right or wrong in the world of Art & Creativity.

Homebodies brings together works by Manawatū artists Jennifer Baker and Alice Fennessy contemplating the domestic worlds of home and garden. These artworks shine light on the beauty and banality of still moments of life.

I am a multidisciplinary artist, I make Art mostly based in themes of mental illness, motherhood, fantasy and life’s beautiful mundane moments. I use art as a form of self care and therapy.

“This show champions the fine art of printmaking.
We are excited to bring together these artists in a celebration
of their skill and love for this art form.”
Jen Wiggle & Hamish Macaulay, Imprint curators.

This exhibition showcases a selection of photographic works by first- and second-year students from the Toioho ki Āpiti (TOKA), Bachelor of Māori Visual Arts (BMVA) program at Massey University. These works offer a glimpse into the diverse media students engage with—in this instance, photography. They represent a snippet of the kaupapa explored throughout their studies at TOKA/BMVA, delving into themes of Mana Whakapapa, Mana Tiriti, Mana Whenua, and Mana Tangata