Public Talk By Dame Robin White

50 Series - Public Talks every 2nd Sunday at 2pm.
5 lectures covering the 5 decades of Aratoi's history, 1969–2019
In conjunction with the 50th anniversary exhibition until 10 Nov.

Sunday 27 Oct, 2pm
Dame Robin White, New Zealand artist, Masterton resident and Honorary Patron of Aratoi, will speak about the museum and life in the 2010s. Robin White always speaks with mana—not to be missed.

The series began:

1 Sept, 2pm - The 1970s
Luit Bieringa, former Aratoi Director, and Director of the National Art Gallery (Te Papa) 1979–89 - pictured above, far right

15 Sept, 2pm - The 1980s
Barbara Roydhouse, Chair of Aratoi Regional Trust, and Wairarapa Arts Foundation Committee member (1984–89) and Chair (1989–93)

29 Sept, 2pm
The 1990s
Bob Francis, QSO MBE, Mayor of Masterton, 1986–2007

13 Oct, 2pm
Richard Arlidge, former Aratoi Director, 1998–2002