Exhibition Opening - Puka Pikiti - Toi Hikitia | Picture Books Artistic Hooks

Come along to our interactive child friendly exhibition opening. There will be cookies & cupcakes, creative activities, a book reading and a pop-up Books for Kids stall selling works from the artists represented in the exhibition.

Picturebooks are more than just stories—they are artistic hooks, drawing young minds into worlds of imagination, identity, and discovery. Through the artworks of five top New Zealand artists and illustrators, Puka Pikitia – Toi Hikitia | Picturebooks - Artistic Hooks explores the superhero-like power of illustration in shaping how tamariki see themselves and the possibilities around them.

Join us for an interactive, family-friendly event filled with:

📖 Live Book Reading – Experience stories brought to life

🎨 Creative Activities – Hands-on fun inspired by the exhibition

📚 Pop-Up Books for Kids Stall – Discover and purchase books by featured artists to take home

🧁 Cookies & Cupcakes – Sweet treats for young storytellers

Step into a space where art and story connect, inspiring the next generation of readers and creators. Ka rawe!