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There’s always something happening at Whitecliffe. From exhibitions and fashion shows to guest talks and hands-on workshops, our events are all about celebrating creativity and connecting with our community. Come along and be inspired!

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See what’s happening at Whitecliffe! From student projects to exciting events, stay updated with all the latest news from our creative community.

Monique Lacey: The Truth of the Matter

Fine Arts

17/11/2021

A solo exhibition of new sculpture that's both powerful, relevant, and unmissably bold. ...

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Staff Spotlight: Dr Deborah Green + Hilary Tapper

Art Therapies

08/12/2021

We caught up with Dr Deborah Green and Hilary Tapper to discuss their academic and personal connection to Creative Arts Therapies, coping mechanisms for contemporary times, and what creating meaningfu ...

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Kerryn Hickson selected as a finalist for Emerging Artist Awards

Fine Arts

09/12/2021

Current BFA Honours student Kerryn Hickson has been selected as a finalist in The Upstairs Gallery Emerging Artist Award 2021. ...

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New Whitecliffe Degrees Approved by NZQA Ahead of 2022 Launch

Fashion + Sustainability

22/12/2021

We are incredibly proud to announce that our new level 7 bachelor qualifications for the School of Fashion and Sustainability, and the School of Design Innovation have been approved by NZQA. ...

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Deconstructed red pantsuit takes out the 2021 Colour of Fashion prize

Fashion + Sustainability

11/11/2021

When a curious Jordan Tay watched his parents redesign and rebuild their family home in 2001, he was only six. That early memory of exposed, shredded timber became the inspiration for Jordan’s decon ...

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MFA Alumni Virginia Leonard wins the international prize Officine Saffi Supreme Award

Other

07/11/2021

A big congratulations to MFA Alumni Virginia Leonard for winning the international prize Officine Saffi Supreme Award for her work 'Pus and Scabs'. ...

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Enriching Connections Between Creativity + Technology

Information Technology

22/10/2021

Auckland Programme Leader (Information Technology) Dr. Roman Mitch is an artist, full-stack developer, and educator with a long-standing involvement in the arts and culture sector in Aotearoa. His int ...

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Staff Spotlight: David Cowlard

Fine Arts

19/10/2021

Meet David Cowlard, our Photo Media Programme Leader. Outside of Whitecliffe, David is a documentary and editorial photographer, digital producer, writer and field recordist. He is widely published in ...

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Winners announced for the Vanguard Awards 2021

Other

13/10/2021

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How Maggie Hewitt is designing a new future for fashion

Fashion + Sustainability

08/10/2021

Maggie founded her fashion label Maggie Marilyn on the belief that the fashion industry needs to be revolutionised to ensure absolute transparency, the wellbeing of all in the supply chain, and the sh ...

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Caryline Boreham wins National Contemporary Award 2021

Other

21/09/2021

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Whitecliffe building on Symonds St.

Fashion + Sustainability

01/11/2021

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