Weekly on Wednesdays 1–3pm, alternating on-site guest lectures with gallery visits.
2026 term dates
Term 1: 9 February – 5 April
Term 2: 20 April – 5 July
Term 3: 20 July – 27 September
Term 4: 12 October – 6 December
Gain real-world insights into contemporary art
Art Today Perpetuals offers a rare opportunity to learn and share perspectives on contemporary art through peer-led discussions, guest lectures and gallery visits. Designed for those with prior knowledge of modern and contemporary art, this course aims to enrich participants’ understanding of current exhibitions, events and collections in Aotearoa New Zealand and abroad.
Classes alternate between lectures at Te Tuhi and gallery visits. Past guest speakers include Judy Millar, Emily Karaka, Gregor Kregar, Raukura Turei, Ruth Buchanan, Tina Barton, and The Killing, bringing you broad-ranging insights into contemporary art in Aotearoa and the Pacific. Onsite sessions begin with What’s On—an overview of current exhibitions and events—and an opportunity for participants to share news and insights.
Alternate fortnightly sessions consist of visits to galleries and private collections. Gallery visits have included Auckland University Collection, Auckland Art Gallery, Artspace Aotearoa, Michael Lett Gallery, Kim Meredith Gallery, Anna Miles Gallery, Sanderson Gallery, Te Toi Uku, Gus Fisher Gallery, Te Uru, Objectspace, and Coastal Signs.
Art Today Perpetuals provides a relaxed learning environment with no formal assessments. Participants are encouraged to contribute to the programme with their own expertise and interests. While enrolments are for one year, many continue year after year.
Art Today Perpetuals is programmed by Amberleigh Carson in consultation with Lois Perry.
*Please note, the listed course fee includes an online transaction surcharge. To avoid the surcharge, payment can be made via bank transfer, in which case the fee is $1000.00. See here for details.
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About Art Today
Art Today is Te Tuhi’s art education programme established by Lois Perry in 2008, offering three different courses for enthusiasts of all levels of expertise. Comprising an evolving series of tutor-led discussions, gallery visits and events, courses explore hot topics and current events in the art world in Aotearoa New Zealand and beyond.
See also Art Today with Claire Chamberlain.