Dowse Art Museum Explained

Dowse Art Museum
Established:1971
Location:Lower Hutt, New Zealand

The Dowse Art Museum is a municipal art gallery in Lower Hutt, New Zealand.[1]

Opening in 1971 in the Lower Hutt CBD,[2] The Dowse occupies a stand-alone building adjacent to other municipal facilities. The building was completely remodelled in 2013.[3] The Dowse's holdings generally focus on New Zealand artists of both national and local significance.

History

The Dowse Art Museum is named after Mayor Percy and Mayoress Mary Dowse, both of whom died prior to the museum opening. Percy Dowse served as the mayor of Hutt City from 1950 to 1970. He was a firm believer in the principle of having physical, social, and cultural facilities in modern cities and he initiated a building phase in the city that saw the construction of landmark buildings such as the War Memorial Library, the Lower Hutt Town Hall, and the Ewen Bridge. He championed the addition of an art gallery to the building spree. His wife, Mary Dowse, was the first president of the Hutt Valley National Council of Women.[4] She was also an ardent supporter of the arts. She teamed up with Elizabeth Harper from The Hutt Art Society, and the duo lobbied the City Council. They succeeded in their endeavor when, in 1963, the Council agreed to provide space for an art gallery. The gallery was originally housed in an extension of the War Memorial Library but after Mary died in a road accident in 1964 the City Council made a unanimous decision to honor her by constructing a new building for the art gallery. The museum was only partially completed when Percy died in 1970.[5]

Directors

Holdings

Holdings include national figures such as Ralph Hotere, Colin McCahon, Don Peebles and Gordon Walters[18] as well as locally connected, nationally significant, artists as Rangi Hetet,[2] Rangimārie Hetet, Gordon Crook and Hariata Ropata-Tangahoe. There have been strong exhibitions of modern Maori and Pacific artists and issues.[19] [20] The Dowse has a bust of Carmen Rupe by Paul Rayner[21] [22] and significant collections of jewelry by Alan Preston.[23] [24]

Significant exhibitions

The Messenger 2010 [33]

External links

-41.2118°N 174.9043°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: The Dowse – Wellington places – Te Ara Encyclopedia of New Zealand . Teara.govt.nz . 14 November 2012 . 27 January 2014.
  2. Web site: Our History – The Dowse Art Museum . Newdowse.org.nz . 5 October 2008 . 27 January 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140117023508/http://www.newdowse.org.nz/en/Visit/Visiting-The-Dowse/History-and-Culture/ . 17 January 2014 . dead .
  3. "The New Dowse Art Museum / Athfield Architects" 19 September 2013. ArchDaily. Accessed 7 November 2013. http://www.archdaily.com/?p=428705
  4. Book: Pierce. Jill. The Suffrage Trail. 1995. National Council of Women New Zealand (NCWNZ). Wellington. 0-473-03150-7. 105.
  5. Web site: Our History. Hutt City Council. 7 November 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20140108232350/http://www.newdowse.org.nz/en/Visit/Visiting-The-Dowse/History-and-Culture/. 8 January 2014. dead.
  6. Web site: Ruby: A 40 Year Love Affair with The Dowse | The Dowse Art Museum . Dowse.org.nz . 14 August 2011 . 22 October 2015 . 19 February 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210219084346/https://dowse.org.nz/exhibitions/detail/ruby-a-40-year-love-affair-with-the-dowse . dead .
  7. News: The Dowse turns 40 – capital-life – dominion-post . Stuff.co.nz . 15 May 2011 . 22 October 2015.
  8. News: Bhonsule . Priyanka . Dowse looks back on 40 years . Stuff.co.nz . 10 May 2011 . 22 October 2015.
  9. Web site: The History of The Dowse – EyeContact . Eyecontactsite.com . 19 July 2011 . 22 October 2015.
  10. Arts : Colin McCahon : a great oracle Listener, 21 March 1987; v.115 n.2456:p.30-31 http://innz.natlib.govt.nz/vwebv/holdingsInfo?bibId=22073
  11. Web site: Index New Zealand Holdings Information . https://archive.today/20150317080704/http://innz.natlib.govt.nz/vwebv/holdingsInfo?bibId=10809 . dead . 17 March 2015 . Innz.natlib.govt.nz . 22 October 2015 .
  12. Web site: Resumes by Name . Dowse director Cam McCracken | The Big Idea | Te Aria Nui . The Big Idea . 22 October 2015.
  13. News: Could not refuse job at 'amazing' gallery | Otago Daily Times Online News : Otago, South Island, New Zealand & International News . Odt.co.nz . 22 October 2012 . 22 October 2015.
  14. News: Simon Edwards . Courtney Johnston can't wait to start at Dowse . Stuff.co.nz . 11 September 2012 . 22 October 2015.
  15. Web site: Leadership appointments bring new expertise to Te Papa. July 24, 2018. www.scoop.co.nz. 2019-01-10.
  16. Web site: 18 December 2019 . Appointment of Te Papa’s New Chief Executive . 11 May 2024.
  17. Web site: We have a new Director The Dowse Art Museum. dowse.org.nz. en. 2019-01-10. 10 February 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210210055542/https://dowse.org.nz/news/blog/2018/we-have-a-new-director. dead.
  18. Web site: Drawing Conclusions – The Dowse Art Museum . Newdowse.org.nz . 30 May 2010 . 27 January 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20131111042038/http://www.newdowse.org.nz/en/Exhibitions/Past-Exhibitions/Drawing-Conclusions/ . 11 November 2013 . dead .
  19. Web site: Graffiti artist, Wellington, 2004 – Creative life – Te Ara Encyclopedia of New Zealand . Teara.govt.nz . 11 July 2013 . 27 January 2014.
  20. Web site: Plastic Māori – Ngā tuakiri hōu – new Māori identities – Te Ara Encyclopedia of New Zealand . Teara.govt.nz . 18 September 2013 . 27 January 2014.
  21. Web site: thedowse . Crate Expectations | The Dowse Blog . Thedowse.wordpress.com . 16 February 2012 . 27 January 2014.
  22. Web site: Tijdlijnfoto's – The Dowse Art Museum . Facebook . 27 January 2014.
  23. Web site: Klimt02 . Between Tides: Jewellery by Alan Preston jewellery design publications . Klimt02 . 27 January 2014.
  24. Web site: Kauri Seed Necklace/Lei; Preston, Alan; 2006; 2007/5/5 – The Dowse Art Museum on NZMuseums . Nzmuseums.co.nz . 5 May 2007 . 27 January 2014 . 9 March 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180309062931/http://www.nzmuseums.co.nz/account/3025/object/784/Kauri_Seed_Necklace_Lei . dead .
  25. Web site: Ann Robinson . Masterworks Gallery . 27 January 2014.
  26. Web site: Jonathan Grant Galleries – Ann ROBINSON ONZM . Artis-jgg.co.nz . 27 January 2014.
  27. Web site: Thrift to Fantasy – The Dowse Art Museum . Newdowse.org.nz . 27 January 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20131111070758/http://www.newdowse.org.nz/en/Exhibitions/Past-Exhibitions/Thrift-to-Fantasy/ . 11 November 2013 . dead .
  28. Web site: 'Disrupt the System'; Ewok, Gasp, Deus, Prompt & Sens; 2002; 2003/2/1 – The Dowse Art Museum on NZMuseums . Nzmuseums.co.nz . 17 August 1920 . 27 January 2014 . 8 April 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150408010238/http://www.nzmuseums.co.nz/account/3025/object/743/Disrupt_the_System . dead .
  29. Web site: Respect – Hip Hop Aotearoa – The Dowse Art Museum . Newdowse.org.nz . 2 June 2003 . 27 January 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20131111070838/http://www.newdowse.org.nz/en/Exhibitions/Past-Exhibitions/Respect-Hip-Hop-Aotearoa/ . 11 November 2013 . dead .
  30. Web site: nzgirl . Tokyo Style Revolution . nzgirl . 22 March 2004 . 27 January 2014 . 2 February 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140202102645/http://www.nzgirl.co.nz/know/3625/ . dead .
  31. Web site: Melanie Swalwell . Introduction: 'Asian' Media Arts in/and New Zealand | NZETC . Nzetc.victoria.ac.nz . 9 May 2004 . 27 January 2014.
  32. Web site: Art New Zealand . Art New Zealand . 27 January 2014 . 21 April 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210421093329/http://www.art-newzealand.com/Issue111/exhibitions111wn.htm . dead .
  33. Web site: 2010. Bill Viola: The Messenger. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20100605004138/http://www.dowse.org.nz/en/Exhibitions/Current-Exhibitions/Bill-Viola-The-Messenger/. 5 June 2010. 2 February 2021. www.dowse.org.nz.
  34. Web site: Legacy: The Art of Rangi Hetet and Erenora Puketapu-Hetet The Dowse Art Museum. dowse.org.nz. en. 2019-01-10. 18 February 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210218063017/https://dowse.org.nz/exhibitions/detail/legacy-the-art-of-rangi-hetet-and-erenora-puketa. dead.
  35. Web site: Exhibition Celebrates the Legacy of Excellence The Dowse Art Museum. dowse.org.nz. en. 2019-01-10. 19 February 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210219084513/https://dowse.org.nz/news/media-releases/2016/new-exhibition-celebrates-the-legacy-of-excellence. dead.
  36. Web site: Legacy: The Art of Rangi Hetet and Erenora Puketapu-Hetet. www.hetetschoolofmaoriart.com. en. 2019-01-10. 14 April 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210414112725/https://www.hetetschoolofmaoriart.com/blog/thoughts-about-legacy-the-art-of-rangi-hetet-and-erenora-puketapu-hetet. dead.
  37. Web site: Weaving love and art. Stuff. en. 2019-01-10.
  38. Web site: Waiwhetu couple's huge impact on Maori art scene marked at the Dowse. Stuff. en. 2019-01-10.
  39. Book: Puketapu-Hetet, Erenora. Māori weaving. 1989. 978-0-473-37129-6. Lower Hutt. 974620127.
  40. Web site: Gavin Hipkins: The Domain The Dowse Art Museum. dowse.org.nz. en. 2019-01-10. 1 March 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210301100606/https://dowse.org.nz/exhibitions/detail/gavin-hipkins-the-domain. dead.
  41. Web site: Gavin Hipkins - Tourist of photography. 2017-11-18. Radio New Zealand. en-nz. 2019-01-10.
  42. Web site: The Only Show in Town City Gallery Wellington. citygallery.org.nz. en. 2019-01-10.
  43. Web site: Unmissable moments – Gavin Hipkins: The Domain The Dowse Art Museum. dowse.org.nz. en. 2019-01-10. 9 February 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210209171413/https://dowse.org.nz/news/media-releases/2017/unmissable-moments-gavin-hipkins-the-domain. dead.

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