Kate Hursthouse
Kate Hursthouse is a New Zealand artist, illustrator and designer known for her vibrant use of colour and pattern.
She has created contemporary artworks, illustrations, hand-painted murals, and an illustrated children’s book for a range of clients. She has exhibited across New Zealand and internationally.
Kate regularly teaches art workshops to adults and children and founded the Te Atatū Walls Mural Project in her local community.
Kate is currently studying creative arts therapy at Whitecliffe College of Art and Design and volunteers at Māpura Studios alongside artists who have been impacted by stroke, brain injury or cerebral palsy.
Maree Mills
Maree Mills – (Ngāti Tūwharetoa, English, Scottish) Te Whare Taonga o Waikato. Maree joined Te Whare Taonga Waikato as Poutiaki Whakataki in 2017, and enjoys the privilege of working alongside gifted artists and knowledge holders.
Arriving from Auckland Council, she project-led the region’s first Arts and Culture Strategy, Toi Whītiki. Previous roles as Art Gallery Director and University lecturer have given insight to the arts and culture sector.
Bringing this experience to her current position where the interface with community is challenging yet rewarding, she continues to publish on Maaori art and culture and maintains sector-wide relationships through a considerable national network.
Brett Graham
Ngāti Korokī Kahukura, Tainui
Brett Graham is a sculptor who creates large scale art works and installations that explore indigenous histories, Maori politics and philosophies.
Brett has a BFA, University of Auckland, MFA, University of Hawaii, USA, Doc FA, University of Auckland.
An extensive career includes national and international solo and group exhibitions, Residencies in North America and Europe, plus many awards and scholarships.
Graham’s most recent achievement was being selected to represent New Zealand at Wastelands, La Biennale di Venezia, Italy, 2024 Venice Biennale.
Aleksandra Petrovic
Aleksandra Petrovic is an artist and curator based in Tamaki Makaurau.She leads the Art Loans Programme and manages the art collection for the Arts House Trust, based in the Pah Homestead, making artworks accessible to organisations and the wider public.
Recently, Lovers & Castaways, an exhibition comprised of artworks made in the 80’s drawn from the Arts House Trust Collection and curated by Aleksandra was presented in conjunction with the Auckland Arts Festival.
In addition to her curated exhibitions with the Trust, Aleksandra exhibits regularly, working across drawing and stop-motion animation.
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