Corban Estate Arts Centre Annual Report 2021-2022

ANNUAL REPORT 2021-2022 Corban Estate Arts Centre

Corban Estate Arts Centre Annual Report 2021-2022 CONTENTS OUR PEOPLE 3 2 OUR REPORTS 6 HOMESTEAD GALLERIES 12 PUBLIC PROGRAMMES 19 SCHOOLS’ EDUCATION 22 DIGITAL INITIATIVES 27 VENUES & FACILITIES 29 OUR ONSITE COMMUNITY 33 KĀKANO YOUTH ARTS COLLECTIVE 37 MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS 40 FINANCIALS 46

Corban Estate Arts Centre OUR PEOPLE Recognised as one of Aotearoa’s largest thriving Arts Centres, our dedicated team is responsible for realising our vision of being an accessible, welcoming, busy arts and cultural centre. Overseeing all aspects of the Arts Centre, we stand beside our vibrant community of resident artists and organisations in calling this place our ‘home’. 3 Annual Report 2021-2022

Waitakere Arts and Cultural OUR PEOPLE Development Trust Board Waitakere Arts and Cultural Development Trust board is the governing body of Corban Estate Arts Centre, meeting monthly to set direction and policy, oversee operations and ensure that the organisation is fulfilling its legal and financial obligations. Board members provide expertise and take on specific project responsibilities. Chair Co-Deputy Chair Co-Deputy Chair Naomi McCleary MNZM Jarcinda Stowers-Ama Jermaine Reihana Treasurer Trustee Tara Jahn-Werner Jarcinda Stowers-Ama 4 ANNUAL REPORT 2021-2022

Corban Estate Arts Centre Staff 5 Director Office Administrator and Curator and Exhibitions Public Programmes Luana Walker Retail Specialist Manager Manager Molana Sutton Madeleine Gifford Leela Bhai Arts Education Manager Senior Arts Educator Arts Educator Arts Educator Megan Carter Jean Stewart Molly Timmins Penny Howard Facility Manager Facility and Production Image Keeper Marketing and Iliane McEwen Technician Gerald Bester Communications Manager Tony Brown Holly Vaihū Kākano Youth Arts Accountant Part Time Staff Part Time Staff Collective Creative Director Tam Alexander Lissa Te Hinu Wilson Zoë May Mandy Patmore

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Chair’s Report CHAIR’S REPORT AGM Waitakere Arts and Cultural Development Trust: ANNUAL REPORT 2021-2022 January 2023 When reflecting back over the past year, I am struck by two things; the challenges we all faced and the resilience we had developed over the preceding two years of life under Covid. We surely live in challenging times. The good news is that we celebrated the 20th anniversary of our beloved arts centre. Our director Luana Walker and the team designed a ‘soft celebration’; one carefully structured to cope with any unforeseen lockdowns or other Covid-related interruptions. So smaller events unfolded throughout the year; for example, the unveiling of the heritage wall in the Homestead and the commissioned blown-glass available through the shop. The most obvious feature was the way the anniversary signage appeared around the estate and the way it informed and enhanced our online presence. But overall, 2022 settled into a year of coping. Our director Luana Walker led the team through Covid-19 with remarkable calm and patience. Her impact, after 18 months in the position, was expressed in a very coherent and energised team. That ‘CEAC style’ showed up impressively around exhibition openings and, especially, at the launching of the heritage wall and a retrospective look at the 1995 EcoArts Symposium which was one of the original catalysts for the development of the Art Centre. In fact this gentle integration of heritage infused exhibitions has become a feature of the curatorial team. Heritage came to the fore with the entire Corban Estate becoming a category one listing with Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga in July of 2022. This has created both a further layer of protection for the estate and possibly some potential extra hoops to be jumped through. Time will tell. However, the big item for 2022 has been the seismic strengthening of the Drystore building. The year or so of build-up to this project, funded by the Massey/Henderson Local Board, was well-handled by council’s Senior Project Manager at the time Greer Clark, and Heritage Architect Graeme Burgess. Despite that, the unintended costs and issues impacting CEAC were seriously underestimated. The team took on board the disruption and worked tirelessly to find alternative spaces and places for almost the entire Corbans community. We continue to live through that disruption, but the project is running to time and February/March 2023 should see a return to some sort of normality. Te Pou Theatre has been the other big-item development and is near completion. As a uniquely Maori- led theatre it will be a wonderful asset to the Corban’s community and the wider region. The council’s Masterplan for the Corban Estate, currently underway, does appear to have a focus that points to financial sustainability. There are implications implicit in that and our impending lease renewal will need to be planned well ahead. 7

There is much to acknowledge in a complex community such as we have on the Corban Estate. In broad CHAIR’S REPORT terms we have prioritised those services that support our at risk groups while continuing to broaden all our programmes to enrich and enhance the well-being of our onsite and wider communities. This is all ANNUAL REPORT 2021-2022 driven by an abiding belief that arts and culture are a foundational need for vibrant living. We live it, we breathe it and we, as a trust and team, work tirelessly to deliver it to the community. We live in uncertain and challenging times, especially as members of the arts sector. It’s our task to respond to those shifts and changes to find new ways to make certain the Corban Estate Arts Centre continues to thrive. Into 2023 and beyond. Naomi McCleary MNZM, Chair Waitakere Arts and Cultural Development Trust 8

Director’s Report DIRECTOR’S REPORT Kia ora koutou katoa, ANNUAL REPORT 2021-2022 For as long as I can remember, I’ve always known Corban Estate Arts Centre to be a well-loved destination, renowned for nurturing and supporting local community through art and creativity while being the custodian of one of Aotearoa’s important heritage locations. It is truly an honour to be working alongside the Waitakere Arts and Cultural Development Trust and our fantastic team to continue raising the bar for what people have come to expect from this very special place. To be here in the driver’s seat for the momentous occasion of the Arts Centre’s 20th Anniversary is such a privilege and one that has only been reached through the tenacity and support of everyone who has touched this place since it opened in 2002. Much of this year has been spent resetting and reshaping the operating team at the Corban Estate Arts Centre to prepare for the next phase of our development. A review of staffing positions and a change to the development and management of Corban Estate Arts Centre’s programmes prompted the reshaping of roles and responsibilities for many of the team. Due to COVID-19, Corban Estate Arts Centre was closed to the public from 17 August until 2 December 2021 during Alert Level 4 and Alert Level 3 (stages 1-3). In March this year we were fortunate to have Heritage New Zealand conduct a thorough assessment of the full Estate for the proposed entry of Corban’s Winery and Mt Lebanon Vineyards (Former) as a Category 1 historic place on the New Zealand Heritage List/Rārangi Kōrero. A Category 1 historic place is defined as being ‘of special or outstanding historical or cultural heritage significance or value’. During the assessment their findings included that the site has archaeological, cultural, historical and technological significance. The report that was submitted in April also acknowledges the key role it played in the contribution of migrants from outside northern Europe, and the development of New Zealand’s wine industry from small-scale production to its current prominent position in the national economy. The extensive detail in the List Entry Report is a fascinating read that not only covers the substantial impact that the industrious and pioneering Corban spirit had throughout our country, but also reflects on historical aspects of the whenua before the Estate was founded in 1902. After three long years of planning, we are very close to Auckland Council proceeding with having seismic strengthening work undertaken on our Opanuku Studio and surrounding buildings this year. This important strengthening work presents a momentous moment in Corban Estate Arts Centre’s history, and while we eagerly await its commencement, it has not come without its challenges. Relocation of our resident artists to alternative locations will result in loss of rental income and we’ll only retain one venue for hire in Old St Michael’s Church. Unanticipated relocation costs have added financial pressure to our operating budget for the coming year. 9

DIRECTOR’S REPORT The 22/23 financial year will predominantly be one of management as we progress through the ANNUAL REPORT 2021-2022 building works on the Estate. As programme delivery will be impacted, we plan to use this time to reassess all public and educational programmes and develop a new and refreshed offering for mid-2023. With this base in place, we will be able to increase awareness and encourage more participation in the arts in the West and wider Auckland region. Additionally, we want to increase the connection with community through our programmes, exhibitions and use of the Estate as a creative and community hub. With the Heritage New Zealand assessment and submission underway, this has fuelled our unique position to enhance and highlight the history of the Estate, the Corban family and additionally the significance of the land for mana whenua. As one of few large green spaces in the west, community gardens and the resource of a commercial kitchen are projects that we look forward to developing to support our wider community. We plan to grow our creative community on the Estate in the form of internships that would allow national and international visiting artists an opportunity to share their skill and craft. We’re excited for the prospects that may present through the film industry in Henderson, as our spaces are already well-known and utilised regularly. We look forward to growing our education offering in the form of digital classes and our website will undergo a transformation to support more of our online offerings. Luana Walker, Director, Corban Estate Arts Centre 10

20th Anniversary Signage IN CELEBRATION 20th Anniversary Souvenir Pin Quarterly Programme display in the Gallery Shop 20th Anniversary Quarterly Programmes ANNUAL REPORT 2021-2022 11

Corban Estate Arts Centre Sosefina Andy. Untitled (2021) HOMESTEAD GALLERIES Our public galleries feature an innovative programme of contemporary art exhibitions by local and international artists. We pride ourselves on being inclusive, and our purpose is to create opportunities for diverse communities to speak from and offer experiences that strengthen and promote community. Exhibitions are accompanied by a full range of free public programmes including artist talks, exhibition tours and art workshops for children. 12 Annual Report 2021-2022

Curator and Exhibitions Manager’s Report HOMESTEAD GALLERIES Corban Estate Arts Centre celebrates contemporary art in Aotearoa and honours the rich heritage of ANNUAL REPORT 2021-2022 the Estate through our exhibitions and associated programming. The year was one marked by significant disruptions thanks to COVID-19, which saw the galleries closed for several months. Despite this, we are pleased to have been able to deliver an engaging, polished exhibition programme which has continued to welcome visitors and appeal to various groups in our community. Despite closures and cancellations, we were able to successfully deliver 12 diverse exhibitions, engaging 52 artists. Of these, we showcased and supported a wide range of artistic mediums including; graffiti art, raranga weaving, contemporary and traditional textile arts, ceramics, moving image, painting, performance, photography and collage. We showcased the practices of artists based locally, nationally and internationally from diverse cultural backgrounds including; Māori, Pacifica, Chinese, Australian Indigenous, Philippine, Korean and Pākehā. We also established an online model for exhibition delivery, which will continue to provide accessibility and an important archive of all we, and our exhibiting artists, create and deliver. Support for emerging artists and arts practitioners Early-career ceramicist Teresa Collins undertook a 6-week Tui Ceramic Residency on-site in our kiln room studio, she also delivered an Open Studio and a pop-up outdoor exhibition. Corban Estate Arts CentreCorban Estate Arts Centre also supported two curatorial interns from the University of Auckland Art History Honours programme for eight weeks. Community Engagement through Gallery Programming Our monthly Saturday Gallery Club has been a popular way to engage children and caregivers in the galleries with a free art activity. Despite closures, we were able to run several well-attended sessions. We were able to establish a Gallery Bubs morning, targeting parents and caregivers with a quiet time and space dedicated to welcoming under-twos into the Galleries. Artist Talks both online and in-person continue to be a popular aspect of our programming, we have hosted talks with Russ Flatt, Louise Stevenson and Theresa Waugh. Madeleine Gifford Curator and Exhibitions Manager 13

Thought-Forms EXHIBITIONS Paula Friis ANNUAL REPORT 2021-2022 What we do with our hands Guest Curator Shari Lett These exhibitions were disrupted by lockdown, but thankfully were showing for a month beforehand. Both exhibitions are linked with a tactility in the techniques and works shown. Paula Friis’ exhibition Thought-Forms was her first solo-exhibition. What we do with our hands was a very successful exhibition. Shari generously brought together Indigenous artists from Australia alongside artists from Aotearoa, including the Corban Estate Weaving Circle. Both Lola Greeno and Andy Snelgar are incredibly prominent artists in Australia, and it has been an honour to show their works in our spaces. This exemplifies the benefit of being able to work with a Guest Curator where appropriate, who will broaden the scope of artists we are able to work with. A Footnote on New Zealand History Cindy Huang 1924 Sosefina Andy, Daphne Espiritu, Ruby Joy Eade, Karen Rubado and Erica van Zon These exhibitions were significantly impacted by lockdown. After postponing by two months, we made an executive decision to install and launch online during Level 3, which was a tough decision as both were installation-based and most effective in person. We were able to welcome several small groups in to view both exhibitions in addition to launching both shows online. 1924 was specifically curated in alignment with Heritage Festival 2021, which was cancelled. It was a site-specific exhibition related to the heritage of the Corban Homestead and included a large crochet wall created by Sosefina Andy. We had great feedback from both exhibitions, and it was a real disappointment to not be able to show them (and their associated programming) in person as planned. 14

The Maxx Dose EXHIBITIONS Group exhibition with members of TMD Graffiti Collective ANNUAL REPORT 2021-2022 Across all three gallery spaces, this was an exhibition that honoured Corban Estate Arts CentreCorban Estate Arts Centre’s long history supporting graffiti art and was the first time we had included Graf practice in our indoor programme to this scale. It was especially significant in honouring TMD’s history on the collective’s 25th anniversary, having been formed in West Auckland in 1997. This exhibition followed the success of TMD’s exhibition at The Dowse in 2021 and involved sixteen diverse artists whose practices are grounded in a background in graffiti but take many different forms. It was especially exciting to show senior respected artists such as Raymond Sagapolutele and Misery. The Maxx Dose appealed to a particular sector of our community, and many new visitors ventured inside the galleries who hadn’t before. We were able to run a Graffiti Battle on the exterior walls based onsite as a programme aligned with this exhibition. Mood Indigo The Handweaver’s and Spinner’s Guild Auckland Someplace Else: A Travel Archive Solo exhibition by Louise Stevenson As part of Auckland Arts Festival 2022 Mood Indigo and Someplace Else: A Travel Archive, were incredibly successful and well-attended, with over 6000 visitors in March alone. Both exhibitions appealed to different groups within our wider community, particularly Mood Indigo which brought in visitors from the older generations with specific interest in textile practices such as knitting, weaving, spinning and embroidery. Someplace Else: A Travel Archive was developed with Louise Stevenson as part of Auckland Arts Festival and was the first time her body of work developed since the 1990’s had been shown on a large-scale. We were able to run successful in person programming aligned with both exhibitions; an Artist Talk and workshop with Louise Stevenson, and two activation mornings where members of the Guild practiced their respective textile techniques with spinning wheels and looms in the galleries. This made a vital contribution to our programme in celebrating art forms traditionally allocated to the genre of ‘craft’. 15

A Dim, Purple Kind Of Smell 인사 Greeting Only the strongest / no Theresa Waugh Yeonjae Choi stars above Emily Brown As part of Auckland Arts Festival 2022 Mood Indigo and Someplace Else: A Travel Archive, were incredibly successful and well- attended, with over 6000 visitors in March alone. Both exhibitions appealed to different groups within our wider community, particularly Mood Indigo which brought in visitors from the older generations with specific interest in textile practices such as knitting, weaving, spinning and embroidery. Someplace Else: A Travel Archive was developed with Louise Stevenson as part of Auckland Arts Festival and was the first time her body of work developed since the 1990’s had been shown on a large-scale. We were able to run successful in person programming aligned with both exhibitions; an Artist Talk and workshop with Louise Stevenson, and two activation mornings where members of the Guild practiced their respective textile techniques with spinning wheels and looms in the galleries. This made a vital contribution to our programme in celebrating art forms traditionally allocated to the genre of ‘craft’. Wa:Hine – Wai:Rua Ashlee Tawhiti Remembering Forward Russ Flatt Corban Estate Arts Centre presented two exhibitions in alignment with Matariki. These exhibitions contributed to our unique celebration of Te Ao Māori and both have been popular with visitors. It has been especially exciting to show Russ Flatt’s photographs aligned with the Auckland Festival of Photography, as he is recognised as an established photographer in Aotearoa who lives locally. The works were shot in the Waitakere region, so have been especially relevant to our community. Ashlee Tawhiti’s exhibition was a celebration of both natural ephemera, traditional Māori creative practice and two stars from the Matariki cluster. A significant installation element was the 5 metre Harakeke Veil, which is suspended from the ceiling and transformed the gallery space. The opening event for these exhibitions was especially meaningful with an artist-led karanga, and was well attended. 16

Office Administrator & Retail GALLERY SHOP Specialist’s Report ANNUAL REPORT 2021-2022 The Corban Estate Arts Centre Gallery Shop functions as a space to showcase and support artists and suppliers in the sale of their artworks and relevant stock. The Gallery Shop provides an experience for visitors where they can engage in the purchase of affordable artworks or gifts. Its existence enhances Corban Estate Arts Centre as a destination for visitors. If lockdown taught us anything, it was the absence of an online presence for our Gallery Shop. This was unfortunate, as it was a missed opportunity to make sales while the whole nation was filling their spare time with online shopping. This year we began a strategic cross-over between the Homestead Galleries’ exhibitions and the Gallery Shop ensuring the two spaces not only supported each other, but more importantly the artists involved. We have achieved this with two of our most recent exhibitions since reopening in 2022 - Mood Indigo with The Handweavers and Spinners Guild Auckland and Wa:Hine – Wai:Rua with artist Ashlee Tawhiti. Moving forward into the 22-23 Financial Year we have set manageable goals for the Gallery Shop durng the challenge of the seismic strengthening work where we anticipate fewer visitors to the Estate. We aim to promote the Gallery Shop online and re-design our shop floor in time for Christmas 2022. We also plan to develop a sustainable approach for gift wrapping and create brief promotional signage within the shop, destined to roll out into the New Year. Molana Sutton, Office Administraor & Retail Specialist, Corban Estate Arts Centre 17

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Corban Estate Arts Centre PUBLIC PROGRAMMES Our Public Programmes are run throughout each term in the form of after-school classes and holiday programmes for children; holiday workshops for teens and weekend workshops, evening classes and our popular Summer School immersion programme for adults. Featuring interesting and dynamic classes across a wide range of media, our Public Programmes are designed to inspire students to explore their creative potential and expand their artistic skills. Our tutors are talented local artists with experience in the arts and teaching fields delivering high-quality courses. 19 Annual Report 2021-2022

Public Programmes Manager’s Report PUBLIC PROGRAMMES Corban Estate Arts Centre is situated in a relatively low-income area of Auckland. We are proud ANNUAL REPORT 2021-2022 to be able to offer many free family-friendly programmes and we aim to offer a diverse range of events (large and small) to cater for the varying interests of children, youth, adults and families. January 2022 saw in a cautious New Year and the focus was on delivering our Summer School offering in a safe and positive way. Summer School went ahead with 33 participants (down by over 50% in previous years) but the outcome was a rich, intimate learning environment with feedback to reflect this. With the introduction of COVID-19 vaccination passport laws, we sadly lost 50% of our tutors, some having worked with us for many years and enormously popular. This included two of our Summer School tutors with fully booked workshops, which dramatically affected the offering of our reputable annual event and saw a substantial loss to revenue. Workshops and events planned for 2021 were postponed or cancelled due to COVID-19, sometimes several times. We supported our tutors by sharing their creative projects during the lockdown months on our social media platforms. We finally re-opened in late December with one-day adult weekend workshops requiring masks, vaccination passports and running with reduced numbers in a large allocation of space to enable social distancing. Those who attended were extremely happy to be involved and begin a pathway back to normality again. Our annual Word-Up event was reimagined this year, extending it to a weekend long workshop in addition to the usual performance night, enlisting the involvement of spoken word performer Trixi Rosa and overlapping the event with a visual poetry exhibition planned by our curator. Corban Estate Arts Centre continued to support the Auckland Council regional programme of work in the 21/22 Financial Year. This included the Auckland Arts Festival 2022, Proud Centres 2022 and the Auckland Festival of Photography 2022. We embraced EcoFest West 2022 and contributed many events to the festival including a large-scale Corbans Jumble Sale which was a huge success in terms of attendance, but most importantly breathing life and energy back into the Estate post COVID-19 lockdowns. Corban Estate Arts Centre participated in the incredibly popular Auckland Council-run event Snow in the Park 2022. Our presence was encouraging, engaging over 110 participants with our snowflake printing and star weaving activities. Leela Bhai, Public Programmes Manager Corban Estate Arts Centre 20

Loops and Hoops, Adult Embroidery Workshop The Art of Graffiti Writing, Youth Workshop PUBLIC PROGRAMMES Creative Drama, Childrens’ Workshop Corbans Jumble Sale, for EcoFest West Word-Up Wānanga Corban’s Hand-made Xmas, free community event ANNUAL REPORT 2021-2022 21

Corban Estate Arts Centre Te Tuakiri Ngai Taua Mahi Toi (Kelston Boys’ High School Collective Identity Murals). SCHOOLS’ EDUCATION Corban Estate Arts Centre is committed to running high quality, engaging and dynamic public arts programmes for adults, youth and children. We offer workshops in a wide range of media, inspiring students to explore their creative potential and expand their skills. Our tutors are talented local artists with experience in the arts and teaching fields delivering high-quality courses in their area of specialisation. 22 Annual Report 2021-2022

Education Manager’s Report SCHOOLS’ EDUCATION Corban Estate Arts Centre’s visual arts programme offered to schools throughout the Auckland ANNUAL REPORT 2021-2022 region has a strong reputation. Unlike many other arts organisations offering school visual arts opportunities, Corban Estate Arts Centre is largely art activity based offering a broad menu of opportunities, and as with other providers, is aligned with the NZ School Curriculum. Corban Estate Arts Centre aims to understand what a school group wants to gain from the visit, and tailors their workshop experience accordingly. As would be expected, there were many cancellations in 2021 and consequently numbers visiting and participating were very low. There were only 41 available teaching days from the usual 190 in the school year. It did however help developmental thinking into new art educational practices. Funding from The Trusts enabled our Schools Education team to deliver free workshops at a number of low decile West Auckland schools and include teacher sessions for professional development in arts delivery. Our new staffing structure implemented towards the end of 2021 has reduced the volume of programming work held by the Schools Education team, allowing for more professional development and the crafting of innovative pedagogical approaches to workshop design. Schools Mural Project This project was developed out of collaborative class workshops delivered previously by our Arts Educator Penny Howard. Penny worked with Kelston Boys High School under the Creatives in Schools Programme in her capacity as a contemporary NZ artist. A two-day workshop was held onsite at Corban Estate Arts Centre, titled Te tuakiri ngai taua mahi toi (Kelston Boys’ High School Collective Identity Murals). With students, teachers and a guest speaker onsite, the group had an external tour around the Estate and an identity workshop delivered by our Arts Educators. Students were particularly inspired by the graffiti walls and spent time getting inspiration from them to include as their contribution to their school’s new murals. Relocation of Education Teaching Spaces The use of Workrooms 1 and 2 and our largest teaching area Projectspace has been interrupted by the seismic strengthening project. After planning, preparing for and moving the Schools Education equipment and resources to our alternate venue in Shed Two, the team has established a functioning teaching space in this temporary location. The introduction of the new national Matariki holiday provided an opportunity to support schools through the many workshops we have developed engaging with Te Ao Māori available year-round in accordance with the new Aotearoa New Zealand curriculum. The Corban Estate Arts Centre Matariki Dawn Ceremony included the opening of our new temporary teaching and workshop space in Shed 2. Megan Carter, Arts Education Manager Corban Estate Arts Centre

Kelston Boys’ High School Collective Students from Kelston Boys’ High School SCHOOLS’ EDUCATION Identity Murals Visiting students in the temporary education space inside Shed 2 The Creative Kete film set inside Shed 2 Visiting students make their way to the return bus ANNUAL REPORT 2021-2022 24

School Visits by Wards SCHOOLS’ EDUCATION Auckland Council Wards Schools Students Albany Albany Senior High School 30 Albert-Eden-Puketāpapa Greenhithe Primary School 104 Marinaview Primary School 49 Howick Timatanga Primary School 25 Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Upper Harbour Primary School 104 North Shore Ōrākei 5/23 720 Rodney Waitākere Maungawhau Primary School 232 Waitematā and Gulf 1/23 232 Whau Howick Primary School 50 1/23 50 Stanhope Primary School 105 1/23 105 Bayview Primary School 106 Birkenhead Primary School 216 Campbells Bay Primary School 234 3/23 556 Orakei Primary School 60 1/23 60 Taupaki Primary School 202 1/23 202 Henderson Primary School 106 Holy Cross Catholic School 71 Peninsula Primary School 138 Rutherford Primary School Y3/4 80 Rutherford Kotuku Rerenga Tahi 30 5/23 425 Newton Primary School 194 Bayfield Primary School 177 2/23 371 St Marys Avondale's Catholic School 110 Auckland International College 48 2/23 158 25 ANNUAL REPORT 2021-2022

School SCHOOLS’ EDUCATION Visits by Wards Albany Albert-Eden-Puketāpapa Maungakiekie-Tāmaki&Howick Ōrākei Rodney North Shore Waitākere Waitematā and Gulf Whau Students Maungkiekie-Tāmaki & North Shore Howick 556 187 Albany 720 Ōrākei 106 Waitākere 660 Rodney ANNUAL REPORT 2021-2022 216 Albert-Eden-Puketāpapa Waitemata Whau 216 and Gulf 106 80 26

Corban Estate Arts Centre DIGITAL INITIATIVES In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, we quickly saw the need for innovation and recognised that adapting our offerings to suit communities staying at home was essential. Through our Schools’ Education and Homestead Galleries channels, a number of interactive online services and activities were implemented. These alternatives emerged as vital tools for maintaining connectivity, continuity and convenience with our audiences in a time defined by physical restrictions and continue to attract engagement today. 27 Annual Report 2021-2022

Schools’ Education DIGITAL INITIATIVES DIY Art Adventures ANNUAL REPORT 2021-2022 A series of free art activities designed to do at home with limited resources, to support low-decile students. Developed as a response to COVID-19, DIY Art Adventures supported teachers, students and parents with online or school-pack delivered instructions and continues to be hosted on our website for public use. Schools’ Education Online Class delivery A series of 40-minute-long live online workshops were delivered to students at home and into the classroom environment via Google Meet. In each session we reached between 10-50 students, requiring two Arts Educators online to support students in real-time. Art and support materials were supplied to schools in advance for distribution if required. Schools’ Education Creative Kete Instructional Video A series of online video workshops designed to support in-class instruction. The pilot episode ‘Reimagining the Landscape’, created by and starring Senior Arts Educator Jean Stewart presents abstraction as an approach to landscape art. The pilot received glowing feedback from various participating schools. Rollout is underway with plans for the series to continue in the coming year. Homestead Galleries Virtual Galleries Online To address COVID-19 non-attendance, we commissioned professional photography of exhibitions. This proved successful, with many visitors regionally and nationally accessing the new digital content and art works being sold online. Online access to exhibitions makes a vital contribution to accessibility and has also established an effective online archive. Homestead Galleries Online Gallery Programming Echoing the success of the Virtual Galleries, we have pivoted digitally to deliver three artist talks online via Zoom. This has been an easy and cost-effective way to provide free programming that engages artists that are exhibiting with us who are not based in Auckland. For example, Theresa Waugh who joined us from Christchurch and Ashlee Tawhiti from Great Barrier Island. 28

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Facility Manager’s Report VENUES & FACILITIES Throughout the challenges of COVID-19 lockdown and closure of the Estate for an extended period ANNUAL REPORT 2021-2022 we still managed to hold some impressive events that were inclusive, arts-based and inspired, and community focused. Community arts event Printopia Festival proved to be a successful small-scale offering for printmakers based locally and regionally throughout Aotearoa. This involved workshops, a print fair and live demonstrations that were accessible and open for the general public to experience. Corban Estate Arts Centre will host this event again in 2023 and look to grow this in conjunction with Event organiser Ina Arraoui. Corban Estate Arts Centre was proud to host and support the Winter Best Festival with over 10 hours of non-stop live music across five stages and zones, free for the community The festival delivered everything from the low ’n slow melodies of LEISURE and the indie-pop-rock tones of The Beths, to the irresistible world beat fusion of Weird Together. Reaching a capacity of over 3,000, the site was transformed into a whanau-friendly music festival. Even the rain did not keep punters away, dressed in gumboots, rainwear and holding umbrellas over babies in front packs, it was a delight to see the Estate activated after many months of limited gatherings. Crowds gathered in front of the main stage or enjoyed an intimate acoustic setting in the historic Old St Michael’s Church. A curated Kai Village was available with food trucks slinging the tastiest street eats around, and the fun-filled whānau zone kept kids entertained with a micro-festival of their own, packed with music, activities and play spaces. We are looking forward to collaborating with Jamie Newman of Interesting Things to make this an annual event. Corban Estate Arts Centre supports the Auckland City of Music Strategy through promoting the use of music in public spaces. This was especially notable this year through the Winter Best Festival that featured over twenty music acts free to the public Corban Estate Arts Centre also supports the development of creative launchpads for collaborative and commercial projects. Our Shed 2 and Barrel Store venues have been widely utilised throughout 2021/22 as a space for artists, producers, video directors and record companies in the creation and production of high-quality music videos and promotional advertising. Artists include Troy Kingi, THE ROYAL FAMILY - HHI NZ MEGACREW and the Kweenz Vogue Ball to name but a few. 30

The development and implementation of a robust Health and Safety programme was a huge VENUES & FACILITIES achievement for Corban Estate Arts Centre this year. Certification was achieved in HSR Stage 1 and HSR Stage 2 and two Health and Safety representatives have been appointed ANNUAL REPORT 2021-2022 to manage hazards across the Estate. Our overall Health and Safety position now includes these items: • Health and Safety Policy • Health and Safety Training Certification for Director and Facility Manager • Evacuation Plan for Corban Estate Arts Centre • First Aid Certification • Child Protection Policy and Training • Responsible Host Training • Safety Hub Implementation • Emergency Response Procedures • Health and Safety Monthly Checklists Movement of our resident artists, staff and equipment was a large part of life on the Estate in early 2022, as we prepared for the seismic strengthening work about to be undertaken by Auckland Council in August. Every space and room in the Opanuku Studio and surrounding buildings were sorted, re-organised or packed and fourteen years’ worth of accumulated items have been recycled, rehomed or disposed of. This work also offered the opportunity to check buildings throughout the Estate for any repairs and maintenance requirements. Unfortunately, we continue to have ongoing challenges with property damage, security and break-ins on the Estate as a by-product of being accessible to the public 24/7. The vandalism repairs do become costly and other damages such as cars churning up the Estate’s park-like grounds make it impossible for us to remedy without costly machinery. We have purchased and installed security cameras around the perimeter of the Homestead, and this has gone some way to assist the police when they have followed up on any incidences. The storm that passed through Tāmaki Makaurau on the 19 March caused many challenges in both Sheds 1 and 2 with mass flooding occurring. Until the gutter system is addressed between these two sheds, we will continue to have challenges when we experience severe weather. Iliane McEwen, Facilities Manager Corban Estate Arts Centre 31

Seismic Strengthening exterior Seismic Strengthening interior VENUES & FACILITIES Site-wide Winter Best Festival Corban Estate Matariki Dawn Celebration Old St Michael’s Church venue hire Troy Kingi music video venue hire ANNUAL REPORT 2021-2022 32

Corban Estate Arts Centre OUR ONSITE COMMUNITY Through 2021-2022 we had over thirty resident artists or organisations in studios who called Corban Estate Arts Centre their home, The lifeblood of Corban Estate Arts Centre, their creative energy is constant hum of productivity and positivity onsite and they are each an integral part of the Corban Estate whānau. One aspect of our kaupapa here sees our residents giving back to the wider community by sharing their mahi through studio tours, exhibitions and often running workshops as part of our Public Programmes. 33 Annual Report 2021-2022

Resident Artists OUR ONSITE COMMUNITY Anton Parsons Carolina Bórquez Chris Van Doren Sculptor Multi-disciplinary Designer Sculptor David Mccracken Eloiza Montaña Florence Ulutunu Sculptor Multi-disciplinary Artist Multi-disciplinary Artist Gabriel Tiongson Giles Smith Gillian Appleby Multi-disciplinary Artist Multi-disciplinary Artist Artist Jermaine Reihana Julie Moselen Kelly Reichardt ANNUAL REPORT 2021-2022 Painter and Arts Educator Sculptor Multi-disciplinary Artist

Resident Artists Continued OUR ONSITE COMMUNITY Kevin Osmond Martin Selman Numangatini Mackenzie Sculptor Sculptor Interdisciplinary Artist Pita Turei Rosanna Raymond Stephen Woodward Multi-disciplinary Artist Multi-disciplinary Artist Sculptor Tessa Harris Tony Brown Tuāfale Tanoa’i Multi-disciplinary Artist Multi-disciplinary Artist Multi-disciplinary Artist 35 ANNUAL REPORT 2021-2022

Resident Arts Organisations OUR ONSITE COMMUNITY Atamira Dance Company Kākano Youth Arts Mind Over Manner Collective MIXIT Pacifica Arts Centre Red Leap Theatre Te Pou Theatre Uhi Tapu Studio Waitākere Arts Whaotapu O Tāmaki ANNUAL REPORT 2021-2022 Makaurau

Corban Estate Arts Centre KĀKANO YOUTH ARTS COLLECTIVE Kākano Youth Arts Collective was developed in 2013 in response to the needs of some of the most vulnerable young people in West Auckland. Under the guidance of experienced tutors, these young people are given the opportunity to develop their art practice, their confidence and their self-worth. Founded under Corban Estate Arts Centre’s wing, Kākano Youth Arts Collective operates as a resident organisation with the benefit of having Corban Estate Arts Centre’s support as an umbrella organisation for funding. 37 Annual Report 2021-2022

Kākano Youth Arts Collective KĀKANO YOUTH ARTS Creative Director’s Report ANNUAL REPORT 2021-2022 We were going great guns in July last year, with the Kākano Studio humming and some great work coming out of our young people until another long COVID-19 lockdown which stopped us in our tracks for the rest of the year. We attempted as we have in the past, to keep our kids engaged online, but as many of them don’t have computers at home, and limited WIFI it was a struggle. We worked hard to continue to support them from afar and arranged food packages from support organisations during this time. We also had art packs delivered to a lot of them, but it’s hard to know if these were much use, as our young people often struggle with motivation outside the studio. We tried to set online tasks each week, but in all honesty, it wasn’t very successful. Towards the end of the year, we managed to hold some in-person workshops. We did these strictly outside, with reduced numbers. These were fairly successful, but not how we would normally operate. We ended the year in a quiet way; for the first time ever, not holding our annual exhibition. At about the same time, we received confirmation that we’d been successful in securing funding from Te Puni Kokiri, to realise a long-held dream and move our Gallery from The Falls Carpark to a shop in the main street of Henderson township. We gave our notice and held some weekend sales, then packed up and moved out of the container we had been working from for the past three years. We started the New Year fresh with a return to our normal studio sessions; albeit with some caution. Many of our young people had COVID-19 at home and were vaccine hesitant. We ensured that everyone wore a mask in the studio at all times and tried to keep a distance from each other. In March we officially opened our new Gallery. Our focus since then has been to keep it well stocked and humming. We appointed a Gallery Manager responsible for overseeing the space. We currently have six young people employed. As expected, there are always a few hiccups with our young people needing to be reminded of their responsibilities, but we always knew this would be the case. Many have not had good work ethics modelled to them, so it is something they must learn in a firm but fair way. Another issue we expected, was the lack of visitor numbers due to the placement of the Gallery. Again, we knew this would be something we would need to contend with, so are taking steps to rectify this. We have partnered with Kokako Coffee and installed a coffee machine. At the time of this report, we have two workshops planned so that our young people can learn how to operate the machine. This will not only help to increase visitor numbers, but it will teach our young people a whole other set of skills. In addition, we plan to hold a series of events and free workshops to bring people in. We are gearing up to make the move from our studio into a portacom, as part of the seismic strengthening that affects our existing workspace onsite at Corban Estate. It is obviously a stressful time, but we are also optimistic about the new energy this will bring. We have been feeling a little stale, so are confident a bit of change is a good thing. Overall, it’s been a challenging year, but as always, our young people are amazing, inspiring, funny, talented beings, who make it all worthwhile. It’s often hard to quantify the changes we see in them, but they are many and very rewarding. Mandy Patmore, Creative Director, Kākano Youth Arts Collective 38

Kākano Gallery in Henderson All Gallery stock produced by Kākano students KĀKANO YOUTH ARTS Kākano printed bag Kākano students’ print Kākano Educators (L-R): Leela Bhai, Sarah Candler, Mandy Patmore and Jermaine Reihana ANNUAL REPORT 2021-2022 39

Corban Estate Arts Centre Staff gathered at the Corban Estate Arts Centre Matariki Dawn Karakia. MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS Marketing and Communications play a critical role in supporting Corban Estate Arts Centre’s vision to be an accessible, welcoming, busy arts and cultural centre. It aids virtually every facet of the organisation from showcasing the gallery, venues and Corban history; to driving engagement with our workshops and events; and fostering connection among our resident community. 40 Annual Report 2021-2022

Marketing and Communications MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS ANNUAL REPORT 2021-2022 Manager’s Report Midway through 2021-2022, Corban Estate Arts Centre experienced a transformation within the marketing department by replacing the two part-time roles with a single Marketing & Communications Manager in a new position designed to oversee all functions. Key projects from January to June included developing and delivering the Arts Centre’s 20th Anniversary campaign, improving internal and external communications (particularly regarding the upcoming seismic strengthening project), and enhancing the website and social media production within a limited budget. We successfully met key performance indicators, such as acquiring sponsorship from The Trusts, creating and maintaining a digital image bank, and managing the budget effectively. The 20th Anniversary campaign aimed to commemorate Corban Estate Arts Centre’s 20 years of operation as an Arts Centre. Rather than a single celebration event, we designed a year-long campaign with multiple touchpoints. The campaign’s visual identity was based on a celebratory logo incorporating various shapes and motifs representing different aspects of the Arts Centre. To launch the year-long celebrations, the Anniversary was prominently featured on the cover and within the content of the second Quarterly Programme for 2022. It was also showcased on the main Homestead signage, front entrance banners, website homepage, and social media channels. These cohesive visual elements created a consistent and immersive experience for our visitors and online audiences. To engage both new and existing audiences, we initiated an anecdotal campaign highlighting the impact of Corban Estate Arts Centre on our community over the past two decades. We called for personal stories and gradually published testimonials on social media, fostering connection and inviting celebration of our remarkable 20-year journey in the arts. In recognition of Matariki, we hosted a dawn karakia, which also served as the first opportunity to acknowledge the 20th Anniversary in person. Guests received souvenir Anniversary pins, serving as tangible symbols of our celebration and tokens of appreciation for our supporters. These pins provided a piece of our shared history to wear with pride. As part of our internal communications upgrade, we transitioned from standard email delivery of weekly notices to visually engaging newsletters. This upgrade aimed to enhance internal communications among different factions on the Estate, fostering active and meaningful conversations between the resident community and the management team. 41

The new newsletter format creates a more dynamic and interactive communication channel, MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS ANNUAL REPORT 2021-2022 particularly during the disruption of the seismic strengthening project and the completion of the Te Pou Theatre build. It also encourages feedback and dialogue from our residents. This initiative is the first step toward improved internal communications, building stronger connections and collaboration between the resident community and Corban Estate Arts Centre management, and creating a vibrant and thriving environment that celebrates art, creativity, and meaningful dialogue together. For our external communications, to ensure a better user experience and the delivery of key information to interested individuals, we made significant improvements to our digital email and postal address databases by implementing interest segments and subscription groups to cater to the various interests of our audiences. This year’s marketing initiatives have allowed us to reach broader audiences, increase brand visibility, and cultivate stronger relationships with stakeholders. Holly Vaihū, Marketing and Communications Manager, Corban Estate Arts Centre “By making “It always the Arts accessible, feels like I have Corban Estate enriches stumbled onto a hidden the lives of all those gem even though I visit who take part.” often.” “The Centre Thank you for providing is special and provides a space where we can a wonderful space for enjoy Art.” inclusiveness.” 42

In-person VisitationJuly VISITATION & AUDIENCE August VISITATION NUMBERS September October 10000 November 8000 December 6000 January 4000 February 2000 March 0 April May Website Visitors June WEBSITE PERFORMANCE 511,000 134,713 43,759 44,148 $51.07K Pageviews New Users Total Users Revenue Views 23.7% 76.3% 29.2% GENDER VISITOR New Visitors 70.8% Returning Visitors AGE 9.5% CITY BY REVENUE ANNUAL REPORT 2021-2022 21.1% 18-24 15.5% 86.81% 25-34 19.3% 35-44 15.5% Auckland 45-54 19% 55-64 2.70% 65+ Wellington 2.44% Christchurch 7.02% All Others Data sourced via Google Analytics presents an overview of trends from a sample 43 size of visitors to ceac.org.nz. Visitors using incognito browsing are not included.

Social Media VISITATION & AUDIENCE FACEBOOK INSTAGRAM 7,691 4,159 Total Followers Total Followers Reach 24.4% Reach 27,018 4,188 0.8% Page Visits Page Visits 10.7% 4,446 27.8% 6,899 New Followers New Followers 497 7.6% 684 n/a TOP 3 FACEBOOK POSTS TOP 3 INSTAGRAM POSTS Jean’s Mural Pride Reel Community News Community Recognition 6,232 Reach 5,313 Reach 225 Engagement 233 Engagement Corbans Maxx Dose ANNUAL REPORT 2021-2022 Jumble Sale Video Corbans Event Homestead Galleries 3,654 Reach 2,118 Reach 75 Engagement 69 Engagement Call for Nature Proposals Journaling Homestead Galleries Arts Workshop 3,499 Reach 1,946 Reach 63 Engagement 138 Engagement 44

Databases VISITATION & AUDIENCE MONTHLY ‘WHAT’S ON’ NEWSLETTER 3,154 36.6% 5.7% Average Open Rate Click Rate Subscribers GALLERY NEWS 2,583 48.4% 3.3% Average Open Rate Click Rate Subscribers INTERNAL RESIDENTS’ NEWSLETTERS 54 66.5% 9.4% Average Open Rate Click Rate Subscribers QUARTERLY PROGRAMME MAILING LIST (showing per quarter) 74 440 580 1,094 PROGRAMMES Individual Community Schools Total Subscribers Outlets per quarter ANNUAL REPORT 2021-2022 74 22 116 212 MAILOUTS Individual Community Schools Total Subscribers Outlets per quarter 45

Corban Estate Arts Centre FINANCIALS 46 Annual Report 2021-2022

Waitakere Arts & Cultural FINANCIALS Development Trust Statement of Service Performance For the year ended 30 June 2022 Revenue Note Actual Actual this year $ last year $ Fundraising and other similar receipts 1 Donations and other similar receipts - - Fees, subs and other receipts from members 1 747,640 590,062 Receipts from providing goods or services 1 Grants for Te Pou Theatre upgrade project (*see note 9) 1 - - Interest, dividends & other investment receipts 1 337,094 703,684 Other Revenue 1 919,425 694,740 COVID 19 Government subsidy 2,348 2,677 1,474 1,253 31,565 - Total Revenue 2,039,546 1,992,416 Expenses 2 - - 2 583,602 646,626 Expenses related to public fundraising 553,054 648,867 Employee & Volunteer costs 2 Provision of goods or services 2 - - Donations or grants paid 919,425 704,205 Te Pou Theatre upgrade project(*see note 9) Other expenses 31,981 26,823 Total Expenses 2,088,062 2,026,521 Surplus/(Deficit) for the Year (48,516) (34,105) These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes ANNUAL REPORT 2021-2022 47 and audit report.

Waitakere Arts & Cultural FINANCIALS Development Trust Statement of Financial Position As at 30 June 2022 Assets Note Actual Actual Current Assets this year $ last year $ Bank accounts and cash 3 612,543 674,399 Debtors and prepayments 3 39,131 15,364 Other current assets 3 - 2,130 Total Current Assets 651,674 691,893 Non-Current Assets 4 405,018 400,399 3 9,335 12,428 Property, plant and equipment Other non-current assets 414,353 412,827 1,066,027 1,104,720 Total Non-Current Assets Total Assets Liabilities 3 18,627 24,018 Current Liabilities 3 38,065 66,924 3 249,791 200,485 Creditors and accrued expenses 3 Employee costs payable 700 2,840 Unused funding with conditions (see Projects) 307,183 294,267 Other current liabilities Total Current Liabilities Non-Current Liabilities 3 9,335 12,428 9,335 12,428 Other non-current liabilities 316,518 306,695 ANNUAL REPORT 2021-2022 749,509 798,025 Total Non-Current liabilities Total Liabilities Total Net Assets Accumulated Funds 5 740,244 740,244 5 9,265 57,781 Capital contributed by owners or members Accumulated surpluses or (deficits) 749,509 798,025 Total Accumulated Funds These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes 48 and audit report.

Corban Estate Arts Centre receives funding annually from multiple funding sources to support specific programmes and activities. These funders include: