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The Bathers, Marcus King, 1928, Oil on canvas 37 x 47 cm, The Dowse Art Museum.

15 Dec 2017

Playing Favourites

When I looked through The Dowse Art Museum collection The Bathers instantly appealed. I have always had a strong inclination towards impressionist art and this work by Marcus ...

15 Dec 2017

Art + schools = success

We know that students in Te Awakairangi Lower Hutt, are growing up in an exponentially changing world. They will do jobs that don’t exist yet and face challenges ...

7 Dec 2017

A Life in Clay

In 2003, writer Amanda Wayers was commissioned by The Dowse Art Museum to interview potter, educator, and craft advocate Dame Doreen Blumhardt. These interviews revolve around the objects ...

Our educator Jolie with students from Waterloo School

5 Dec 2017

Art, creativity + schools at The Dowse

In a contemporary world with new media and technology, creative learning is more important than ever as a way to foster resilience, experimentation and innovation.

Christoph Zellweger, Excess 2550, 2012, hand blown glass. Courtesy of the artist

5 Dec 2017

What is close to your heart?

The world of contemporary jewellery is coming to Lower Hutt, and bringing a curious and valuable collection of objects with it. From a necklace coated in two dollar ...

The Colony, 2000–2002 (detail). Collection of the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

24 Nov 2017

The Dowse Road Trip will simplify your summer

This summer we are partnering with Lower Hutt’s finest to make sure your summer is packed with the perfect activities to keep everyone happy.

21 Nov 2017

Kim Hill talks to Gavin Hipkins

On Saturday Morning Kim Hill talked to Gavin Hipkins about his upcoming show with us – The Domain. Listen in to hear Kim and Gavin discuss the works ...

The Colony, 2000–2002 (detail). Courtesy of Te Papa

13 Nov 2017

Unmissable moments – Gavin Hipkins: The Domain

This summer visitors are invited into the world of one of New Zealand’s most intelligent and restlessly curious photographers.

10 Nov 2017

Introducing The Dowse Pattern Project

The Pattern Project is a new partnership between emerging and local designers, and MINE: The Dowse Shop.

3 Nov 2017

Join us on Museum Store Sunday

On November 25, The Dowse Art Museum is joining over 300 museums from five countries in participating in Museum Store Sunday.

INSTALLATION VIEW FEATURING COMB (BLACK) 2009. PHOTO: JOHN LAKE.

18 Oct 2017

Acquisition funds dedicated to Women and Māori artists

This year, The Dowse Art Museum has acquired works by Ngahuia Harrison (Ngātiwai, Ngāpuhi), Neke Moa (Ngati Kahungunu, Kai Tahu, Ngati Porou, Tuwharetoa) and Lonnie Hutchinson (Ngāi Tahu ...

16 Oct 2017

Have a cracker Christmas party at ours

With fascinating personalised tours, a delicious special menu from the new eatery—Bellbird—and private rooms, you can organise a classy, fun and private work Christmas party with just one ...