Project Wai 2
Community Education
Hundreds of students and visitors enjoyed visiting WAI – Manga Maha, Awa Kotahi
One River, Many Streams. Sam was there full time supporting interactive, hands-on tours of the exhibition for schools, with the support of Aratoi educators.
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Exhibition Closing Event
Project WAI - Arts + Climate Innovation
‘Art and Climate Innovation - The Role of the Arts’
Organised by Track Zero in partnership with Aratoi May 26th
Expert climate scientist and recipient of the Prime Minister's Science Communication Prize 2018, Professor James Renwick (Victoria University) and expert Ecologist Dr Mike Joy (Victoria University) were joined by Track Zero Founder, Sarah Meads and local special guests: artist and creator of WAI, Sam Ludden; writer and Environmental Manager for Kahungunu ki Wairarapa, Rawiri Smith; author and archivist Gareth Winter and student activist Lisa McLaren (QSM).
Hear the very latest climate and ecological science. Be inspired by creative projects that help us to understand and care about our planet. Contribute to the conversation. Explore how more can be done, working with the power of the arts to inspire climate action - the biggest cultural challenge of our time.
Ngā mihi kia koutou
Words can’t convey our appreciation and thanks for the hundreds of volunteer hours put in by everyone who contributed to the exhibition. Special thanks to Lisa Donaldson and Anita Robinson who worked tirelessly with Sam in the pottery making eels and organising; Judy Wagg for her amazing photography; and of course to our whānau, particularly Janine, Mick and Peta who held the fort at home with the kids. We feel so grateful to have a local public gallery like Aratoi which empowers artists to reach for the stars.