The Gate
Support and engage in the growth and development of Aotearoa New Zealand's artists and creative sector
The Gate takes it’s name from Colin McCahon’s 1962 exhibition of The Gate Series paintings, a collection of works that, in McCahon’s words, explored “a way through.”
Neke Moa in studio at Paehuia
The Gate takes it’s name from Colin McCahon’s 1962 exhibition of The Gate Series paintings, a collection of works that, in McCahon’s words, explored “a way through.”
Your support will go towards the Parehuia Artist Residency and associated public engagement and education activity. Parehuia is a purpose-built house and studio which sits next door to the McCahon House Museum.
Parehuia has become one of the most esteemed artist residencies in Aotearoa with over 50 residencies awarded since 2006. Support enables artists to fully immerse themselves into developing their practice, often at a transformational point in their careers.
“The Parehuia Artist Residency has come to be regarded not just as a residency opportunity but as an award that carries with it considerable mana. Undertaking a residency at Parehuia lets you see yourself differently, it opens you to limitless futures. Parehuia is an incubator of talent.”
- Judy Millar, 2006 resident artist
“The prestige of participating in this residency resonates with many who may not know my work but know the work of McCahon, this link has opened many doors of conversation for me and my work.”
- Cora-Allan Lafaiki Twiss, 2021 resident artist
Become a member of The Gate
Funds will be dedicated to:
- the Parehuia Artist Residency - one of the most esteemed in Aotearoa New Zealand. Parehuia is designed to enable artists to fully immerse themselves into developing their practice by providing a purpose built house and studio situated next to the McCahon House Museum
- professional development opportunities for resident artists - such as meeting art collectors, developing stronger professional networks, opportunities for public speaking, commissioning of critical writing, and participating in our education programme and digital resources
The Gate membership tiers
GATE Associate - $1000 per person
GATE Partner - $2500 per person
GATE Champion - $5000 per person
Your benefits as a member of The Gate
GATE Associate
- gain an early preview of artwork produced by our alumni artists and receive a 10% discount on any purchases
- exclusive invitation to The Gate Gathering event
- one gifted edition / publication
- three newsletters focused on Parehuia artists
- acknowledgement on our website and in appropriate collateral
GATE Partner
GATE Associate benefits
+ an invitation to private resident artist welcome events
GATE Champion
GATE Partner benefits
+ an invitation to an exclusive hosted event with an artist
To become a member of The Gate, please see the editable pdf membership form below. Download, complete and email to tamara@mccahonhouse.org.nz.
Alternatively, you are welcome to email us directly at mccahon@mccahonhouse.org.nz for information on how to join.