Edith Collier Weekend / 23-24 November 2024
Saturday, 23 November
11am-12.30pm Talk: Women and Art in New Zealand
Join us for a panel discussion featuring authors and editors Jill Trevelyan (Edith Collier: Early New Zealand Modernist, published 2024), Kirsty Baker (Sight Lines: Women and Art in New Zealand, published 2024), Jade Townsend (artist and gallerist, Season Auckland), and Lissa Mitchell (Through Shaded Glass: Women and Photography in New Zealand 1860-1960, published 2023). Facilitated by Tina Barton, this session will consider recent developments in re-evaluating the contribution of women to New Zealand art history using fresh perspectives. Books will be available for sale and signing.
11am-12.30pm Storytime in the classroom suitable for children 8 and under
Come and relax while listening to a range of great stories in our classroom, followed by an easy and fun activity. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
2-3pm Exhibition tour: Edith Collier
Join curators Jill Trevelyan, Jennifer Taylor, and Greg Donson as they walk you through the exhibition Edith Collier: Early New Zealand Modernist.
Sunday, 24 November
10.30-11.30am Lecture by Jill Trevelyan: Edith Collier – Adventure in Art
Jill Trevelyan is the curator of the exhibition Edith Collier: Early New Zealand Modernist and author of the accompanying book. This illustrated lecture focuses on Edith Collier’s years in England and Ireland, from 1913 to 1921. Edith progressed at a remarkable pace during that period, producing bold, experimental work inspired by her encounter with modernism—art that retains its freshness and impact today. Jill Trevelyan will trace Edith’s development while also discussing her artistic response to the First World War.
Jill Trevelyan is a writer and curator who co-edited the book, Edith Collier: Early New Zealand Modernist with Jennifer Taylor and Greg Donson. Jill also co-curated the exhibition. Previous books include Rita Angus: An Artist’s Life (2008), Peter McLeavey: The Life of a New Zealand Art Dealer (2013), and Robin White: Something is Happening Here (2022) with Sarah Farrar and Nina Tonga.
11-12.30pm Whānau Fun in the Classroom
Every Sunday after opening for the month of November – for all ages
Drop into our new classroom and experience a range of fun, free, and easy activities for kids and grown-ups of all ages. Children under 10 must be supervised by an adult. Keep an eye on our Facebook page for more details about each day’s activity.
1- 2.30pm Lightning Kōrero: Edith Collier Exhibition
Join some of the contributing writers to the new publication Edith Collier: Early New Zealand Modernist as they discuss selected artworks in the exhibition. Speakers include Jill Trevelyan, Scott Flutey, Celia Thompson, Airini Beautrais, and Gordon Collier.
2-4pm Whānau Fun in the Classroom
Every Sunday after opening for the month of November – for all ages
Drop into our new classroom and experience a range of fun, free, and easy activities for kids and grown-ups of all ages. Children under 10 must be supervised by an adult. Keep an eye on our Facebook page for more details about each day’s activity.