Friends of Pātaka

Become more closely engaged and informed about Pātaka's exhibitions along with others who share your passion for arts and culture in Porirua City. You get some handy discounts at our Toi Store as well.

Become a Friend

Pātaka has a renowned and respected place in New Zealand’s art scene, with an international reputation, as well as being Porirua’s cultural hub.

Friends of Pātaka

The Friends of Pātaka was established to stimulate enjoyment and understanding of the range of exhibitions and activities that Pātaka presents.

The gallery benefits all who visit but as a Friend you have the opportunity to become more closely engaged and informed about Pātaka's exhibitions and events - you’re encouraged to visit often.

Friends are provided with a range of special opportunities. These include invitations to Pātaka’s openings, and special curator or artist floor talks where you can talk to the artists, as well as to Friends’ own events.

You’ll join a group of people from around the region who love Pātaka and share your passion for arts and culture in Porirua City.

Friends receive:

  • A 10% discount at Pātaka’s Toi Store
  • Invites to Pātaka’s exhibition openings
  • Free events – curator or artist floor talks and interesting speakers
  • Free admission to our great annual Winter Music Series
  • Annual visits to other galleries and exhibitions

Membership


Full-year membership rates are:

Individual Membership (individual adult):
$25.00

Dual Membership (two adults from the same address):
$40.00

Family Membership (two adults, two children under 18 years):
$50.00

Membership runs from 1 January to 31 December.

New members applying after 1 August receive a one-off 50% discount, with full-year renewal due by the following 1 January.

In December, renewal invoices for the following year are sent to current members.

To Join

Please go to the Join Us page on our website and complete the online registration form.

For queries about Friends of Pātaka membership contact the Friends of Pataka at: [email protected]

Visit the Friends of Pātaka website here.

Friends of Friends

If you’re a first time visitor to Wellington or a local wanting to explore more of the region's art scene, we recommend you head out to the following museums and galleries for your next outing:

Te Papa (Wellington)
www.tepapa.govt.nz

City Gallery (Wellington)
www.citygallery.org.nz

New Zealand Academy of Fine Arts (Wellington)
www.nzafa.com

Dowse Art Museum (Lower Hutt)
www.dowse.org.nz

Expressions (Upper Hutt)
www.expressions.org.nz

Mahara Gallery (Kāpiti)
www.maharagallery.org.nz

Aratoi – Wairarapa Museum of Art and History (Wairarapa)
www.aratoi.org.nz