News

March 2010

Job opportunity at the Depot Artspace

Creatives should check out this interesting job opportunity at the Depot Artspace. Get in quick, time is limited!

February 2010

Art News, ArtZone and Art New Zealand now in stock

 

Satellite currently has all the latest New Zealand art magazines in stock so come in, check out the exhibitions and pick up your copy.

 

New Assistant at Satellite

Satellite Gallery would like to welcome our new assistant, Keyeele Lawler Dormer. Keyeele recently completed her Bachelor of Visual Arts at Auckland University of Technology. For the past two years she has worked at MIC Toi Rerehiko Gallery as their gallery assistant and graphic designer. In her personal artistic practice she explores ideas through audio and interactive installations.

 

Satellite exhibition reviewed in the New Zealand Herald

 

'The results are intricate works, often symmetrical, which have the stains and shapes of microbiology. The colours are delicate and a hint of menace in some images suggests lines of development.'

 - T.J. McNamara writing about Natalie Tozer's Exhibition Biomorphs in the New Zealand Herald on Saturday 20th February 2010. Find it on line here.

 

ArtZone 33 Now in stock

 

The February to April edition of ArtZone is now available to purchase in the gallery.

December

Satellite holiday closing times

 

Satellite will close for the Christmas holidays at 5pm on the 23rd December 2009 and re-open from 11am on 19th of January 2010.

 

November 09

Satellite now stocks Art News and Art Zone

As of this month Satellite is in Art News Magazine and, as soon as the next edition comes out, we will be stocking Art Zone. Come into the gallery to pick up your latest copy. To keep an eye on when new editions become available, follow our Twitter feed. http://twitter.com/satellite136

August 09

Satellite artists finalists in award!

Today we received the wonderful news that upcoming Satellite artist Craig Ellis has made selection as a finalist in The Wallace Art Awards. In addition Satellite staff members Heidi Brickell and Mark L Watts have also been selected. Congratulations!

To check the list of finalists click here.


New staff member at Satellite

Today We would like to welcome Heidi Brickell Who will be the new gallery assistant at Satellite. Make sure you get chance to say hello next time you pop into the gallery.


D-Photo interview

D-Photo Magazine has published an interview with gallery manager Mark L. Watts regarding his recent exhibition at Satellite during the Auckland Festival of Photography 2009. Tim Grey, the new editor of D-Photo discusses with mark aspects of his practice including the origin of the dolls and post production.

July 09

Satellite Pods coming soon!

On Tuesday 4th August at 5.30pm Satellite Gallery will launch an exciting new space for artists and craft makers to exhibit their work.

Satellite Pods are a group of six newly built cabinets to be mounted on a wall in the gallery each hosting mini independent exhibitions.

You will be able to rent one of the Pods and fill it with your own artwork either for sale (commission free), or simply to display new work and ideas.

You will have the freedom to curate and price the work, making changes as you see fit.

•    You curate the space
•    Commission free
•    $25 per week rent (minimum rental period 1 month)
•    Rental is on a first come first served basis so get in quick!

•    Internal dimensions 26.8cm deep x 36.2cm wide x 47.4cm high
•    Each pod has its own internal lighting

Contact the gallery to book your pod or for more information.

May 09

Chauffeur driven to the best galleries in town

A great way to get to see lots of openings Tuesday 2nd of June is to jump in one of the fleet of Minis supplied by McMillan MINI and Gravity Coffee to ferry people around the busiest night of the Photography Festival. Satellite Gallery is part of the route with the opening of Mark L Watts' Exhibition To Be/As a Hero Of Nippon.

See the map here

Brett a’Court discusses his work

1pm – 2.30pm Saturday 16th May

Satellite Gallery, Cnr St Benedicts St and Newton Rd, Newton.

Join artist Brett a’Court at Satellite Gallery as he discusses his exciting exhibition Pathos. This is a fantastic opportunity to enjoy the final day of the exhibition and learn more from Brett about the artwork on display. So come along, have a glass of wine and nibbles ask the artist whatever questions you have.

 

New Web site!

 

Satellite have a wonderful new website masterfully crafted by the talented folks at Outerspace Design.You can change the colours in the top right hand corner of the screen so have a play and look around to see if you can spot anything new. We are always eager to hear from you so feel free to email us with any comments or suggestions you might have and for those who have yet to sign up for our mailing list you can do so in the left hand box on every page of the site.

April 09

A great show by Link Choi was followed by another review in the Herald by T.J.McNamara. A selection of Links works are available in our new storeroom but be quick as his incredibly popular artworks are sure to be snapped up soon. The store room also include works by the talented street artist Spencer Harrington and more will be added by a variety of artists as the year progresses. be sure to check it out next time you are in the gallery.

Read the review here.

Satellite has its new signage up to match the new logo. Look out for us as you are passing on St Benedicts St.... and pop in, of course.

June 08

Satellite gallery is now accepting proposal for our Glass Box exhibition space!

We have turned our beautiful Satellite cabinets into their own exhibition space that feature artists working in small sculpture, glass, ceramics and jewellery. Your cabinet exhibition could be opening alongside one of our main gallery events attracting a diverse audience to view your creations.

Please contact us for a copy of our Glass Box proposal information sheet. There is no charge to exhibit.