Tēnā koutou, and welcome to 2026! We are excited to present three stunning exhibitions to kick off the year - more info below! The DEPOT Shop and Ceramics Studio at 3 Vic Road are also here for Valentine’s Day gifting, so be sure to stop by today to browse or create something special for that special someone!

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Jean Stewart’s Sitting with the Trees continues until 15 February. Capturing the wild pine and native bush that populate Puponga point in the Waitākere ranges where Jean lives, this exhibition is entirely painted outside in an effort to capture what is being seen, while in some way also echoing wider concerns.

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February's Maker of the Month is Eva Kerer, a contemporary jewellery artist based in Whakatū (Nelson). Eva’s pieces celebrate the beauty of imperfections. She views the maker’s mark not as a flaw but as a distinct, personal touch that reflects the love and effort invested in each piece of handmade jewellery.
You can also come and make your own gifts for Valentine’s Day at the DEPOT Ceramics Studio, 3 Vic Road! Book online or pop in and paint by 7 February, and we’ll glaze and fire in time for you to give to your special someone. Or stop by on the day for a romantic painting session together before your dinner date!

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Ashleigh Zimmerman’s recently-opened exhibition Whare Ngaro unapologetically addresses the kaupapa of infertility through a wahine Māori lens. Visceral, powerful and confronting, the exhibition leans into the uncomfortable and provokes dialogue about wāhine and their intimate relationship with whakapapa.

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