Media Release

11 March 2016

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A portrait of change on show in Council’s Galleria

The latest exhibition in Rotorua Lakes Council’s first-floor Galleria features 14 large-framed prints of early Rotorua with matching modern prints alongside to cross-reference.

The exhibition, the third in the revamped Civic Centre Galleria, is called “Our Town – from plates to pixels – a portrait of change” and is the brainchild of Council community arts advisor Marc Spijkerbosch.

It replaces the exhibition which featured The Ancient Arts of China which was a collection of official gifts and artworks the council received from Chinese delegations, associations and visiting dignitaries over the years.

The first, Large vs Small, opened early last year and featured works from five local artists: Debbie Thyn, Martyn Evans, Kristina Joyce, Bridget Thornton and Sarah Zeissen.

The 14 old prints on display are from the Rotorua Museum collection with smaller modern prints alongside to cross-reference.

Rotorua mayor Steve Chadwick, who champions the use of the Galleria, said it provided a wonderful connection between the council, the arts and wider community and breathed new life into a once austere space.

“It also aligns with the Creative portfolio and our 2030 goals to connect with our community.”

The exhibition opened yesterday and will be on show for the next three months.

Among the first to see the exhibition were delegates to a Sister Cities regional focus group in the debating chamber.

Hutt City mayor Ray Wallace was most impressed with the Galleria space and said it was “stunning”.

Pictures feature:

• South east corner of Hinemoa and Tutanekai St c1960

• South on Tutanekai St with Lakefront Reserve

• North on Tutanekai St c1936

• Lake Rd looking west c1905

• Old Public Trust Office

• Government Gardens entrance c1890

• Arawa St looking west from Fenton c1905

• Lake Rd and Tutanekai St junction

• Hinemoa St looking east c1930

• Tutanekai St near Eruera St Junction c1928

• Hinemoa St between Tutanekai and Fenton St 1890

• Ranolf St towards Kuirau Park from hospital c1900

• Tutanekai St from Arawa Junction with Palace Hotel c1905

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