TLC at Art Shows Across Aotearoa
The Learning Connexion (TLC) regularly participates in major art shows and exhibitions across New Zealand, showcasing the diverse creativity of our students and tutors. These events provide a platform for emerging and established artists to connect with collectors, galleries, and the wider arts community.
Highlights of our participation include:
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Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch and Queenstown Art Shows – TLC students and tutors present a vibrant selection of paintings, prints, sculptures, and mixed media works, receiving public recognition and critical feedback.
- New Zealand Art Show - TLC tutors, alumni and students enter independently
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Regional Exhibitions – Our students’ work has been featured in galleries and community art shows nationwide, helping to raise the profile of both the artists and TLC’s creative programmes.
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Collaborative Projects – TLC curates group exhibitions, sometimes in partnership with other organisations, to explore thematic or socially engaged projects.
Participation in these shows is more than just an exhibition: it provides students with real-world experience in presenting, selling, and talking about their work, building confidence and professional skills.
Through these events, TLC celebrates creativity in all its forms and strengthens connections between our students, local communities, and the national arts sector.
Benefits for Students
Participation in art shows offers TLC students a unique opportunity to:
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Gain confidence presenting their work to the public
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Develop professional skills in exhibiting, selling, and discussing their art
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Receive direct feedback from collectors, curators, and peers
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Expand their networks and connect with the wider arts sector
Art Demonstrations
At many shows, our students lead live art demonstrations, giving visitors a behind-the-scenes view of creative processes. These demos provide students with valuable experience in public engagement, teaching, and showcasing techniques, while inspiring audiences to explore their own creativity.
Through these events, TLC celebrates creativity in all its forms and strengthens connections between our students, local communities, and the national arts sector.