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FRIENDS OF PATAKA
The PATAKA Gallery has a renowned and respected place in New Zealand's art scene and an international reputation. The FRIENDS of PATAKA was established to celebrate and support the Gallery. FRIENDS are provided with a range of special opportunities while at the same time supporting and heralding the work of the Gallery. The FRIENDS group provides a background for the enjoyment and understanding of the range of exhibitions and activities that PATAKA presents.
CONTENTS
- Becoming a FRIEND
- Upcoming Events
- FRIENDS News
Becoming a FRIEND
The gallery benefits all who visit but as a FRIEND you have the opportunity to become more closely involved with PATAKA's exhibitions. Talk to the artists, go to special exhibition previews and floor talks, and meet others who share your passion for arts and culture in Porirua City.
FRIENDS receive:
- a 10% dscount at the Pataka Gallery Store
- Discounted entry to ticketed events
- A FRIENDS coffee card for Kaizen - every sixth cup free
- Annual tours to other Galleries and exhibitions
As a registered charity your membership of FRIENDS of PATAKA is tax deductible. Charity No.CC6074
For more information about joining Friends of PATAKA contact the Secretary Meryll Evans: patakafriends@paradise.net.nz
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UPCOMING FRIENDS OF PATAKA EVENTS
Art-2-Go - is the FRIENDS sponsored talk every Friday at 12.15pm at Pataka.

ART-2-GO talk Virginia King - Nautulis Whispers
March 5 - Beverley Francis and Brigit Howitt Blue Pacific Gallery - presenting weaving and jewellery with an international influence March 12 - "Art in the garden" - bring your lunch and join Pauline Morse and Margaret Brown March 19 - Titahi Bay artists. Glenis Thomas will share her work decorating eggs March 26 - Printmakers from Solomon Islands.
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FRIENDS NEWS
The Friends Garden
The Friends garden within the Pataka grounds provides a restful space for visitors.
 

In March 2009 the FRIENDS purchased a Pauline Morse painting, which will be hung in the Te Rauparaha Arena.

FRIENDS CELEBRATIONS
2009 Annual General Meeting hosted Sue Patterson from the New Zealand International Festival introducing the 2010 Festival.
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