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How to be a City Dog

A dog training walk
Sat 4 March, 2pm

Join Te Whanganui- a-Tara artist, Stuart Forsyth, his three-legged SPCA mixed-breed canine companion, Roo, and Chora – a qualified dog trainer for a training session to teach basic city street walking manners. Whanau friendly.

Free to attend but places are limited so please register below.

Meet outside Toi Pōneke Arts Centre at 1:55pm.


More about Stuart Forsyth’s work:

The Hand of Dog explores the influence and contribution pets can have on their owners and their lives—in this case the relationship between Te Whanganui-a-Tara artist, Stuart Forsyth, and his three-legged SPCA mixed-breed canine companion, Roo. The exhibition showcases dog-works developed from 2017-2022, taking the viewer on a suburban joyride through the streets of love, pain frustration and guilt, and giving an insight into the artist/muse dynamic from an art practice perspective.

His exhibition The Hand of Dog is on in the gallery from 17 Feb - 17 March 2023


Access Info

The Gallery is located on the ground floor of the East Building. Wheelchair ramp to side entrance. All doors at Toi Pōneke are pull open doors.

During reception hours, staff can assist with these doors if needed. Please contact us if you would like to ensure someone is on-hand to help upon your arrival.

Ask our friendly reception staff if you need assistance.

Accessible toilets are located on the ground floor.

Check out our Access page for more pre-visit information.

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