Between Us
WHEN: Saturday 26 September - Saturday 3 October, 2026
WHERE: 125 George Street
WORKSHOP: Saturday 3 October 10am-4pm - FREE

A group of emerging Ōtepoti artists are coming together to explore the connections that bind them to one another, their communities, and the places they call home in a new Dunedin Dream Brokerage exhibition, Between Us.

The exhibition features the work of Kāhu Kaan (Kāi Tahu), Connor Cooper (Ngāi Tahu, Ngāti Kahungunu), Lily Frewen, Dillon Scott, Maggie Craig-Pearson, Islay Roddick, and Poppy Dove. Together, they bring a diverse range of artistic practices, materials, and perspectives to create an exhibition rooted firmly in the people and places of Ōtepoti. The exhibition aims to reflect on the buildings, beaches, memories, and everyday spaces shared by the artists, exploring how individual experiences overlap to create a wider picture of place and community.

Visitors can contribute to a collaborative memory-map wall and making table, running as a drop in activity for the duration of the exhibition. Drawing materials including kraft paper, coloured paper, soft pastels, and pencils will be provided. The public are also invited to participate in a walk-in screen-printing workshop on Saturday 3 October, from 10am–4pm, with screens and fabric provided.

Opening Saturday 26 Septmeber the exhibition will feature musical performances from Grace Aukett and IVY, bringing another layer of sound and live connection into the space.

At its heart, Between Us is about finding common threads within difference and imagining new possibilities for connection and collective growth.