Art-Poetry Drop-Ins

When
Fri 10 Oct - Fri 14 Nov
Where
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Te Whare Taonga o Waikato Museum & Gallery, Hamilton, Waikato
Entry
Free
Time
Fri 10 Oct, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Fri 14 Nov, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Restrictions
All Ages
Take a creative lunch break with our art-poetry drop-ins.

Held once a month, these free sessions are focused on ekphrasis - poetry written in response to art. Be inspired by our exhibitions and explore new ways to ...
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