11. - 29. September Picture me - European Illustrators visit Aotearoa
"Picture Me" brings the rich tradition of European children’s books to Aotearoa New Zealand in a lively festival of art and ideas. Antje Damm from Germany, Aurore Petit from France and Piotr Socha from Poland will be conducting workshops, readings, professional events, and more in Wellington (11 - 20 September) and Christchurch (27 - 28 September).
Some of the highlights of this buzzy mini festival will be a Gala day at the National Library in Wellington on the 14th of September, artist talks at Unity Books and a Gala day at the Tūranga Library in Christchurch on the 28th of September. Keep an eye on the following website for event details.
From the 12th to the 23rd of September, you can also visit our exhibition of children's book illustrations at the Te Auaha Gallery in Wellington. The exhibition will present works from our three european illustrators along New Zealand artists.