behind the scenes

We chatted with Simon to get a bit of an understanding about this exhibition and what made him create the pieces he did. 

Dynamite comes in small packages - this team of four certainly lives up to that statement! Here is our Ponsonby Gallery team, an enthusiastic bunch who share the aroha //...

So you've had the opportunity to Meet Our Makers, so we thought it's time you get to know us too! Meet Our Sellers, here is our Newmarket Gallery team, a...

Last week, Anna Church released her latest Print Series - ASSEMBLE & so we thought it's time you get to know Anna Church a bit better. We took the time to interview...

On Monday evening, we had the wonderful opportunity to have our staff & wider families learn more Te Reo Māori with Hēmi Kelly. The Poi Room has endeavored to increase...

Although DIY is in our nature as Kiwi's there is a time & place! When it comes to hanging art, it is imperative that you get a professional to get...

It’s all about the fine ART print!Here at The Poi Room, we support a wide range of talented Printmakers & Artists - they fill our gallery walls with so much...

Oh we love Candy, so we thought you've gotta' meet her!Originally from Kerikeri, now based in Nelson, this quirky artists paints backwards... let us explain! 

Well what does a typical day look like for anyone? I certainly don’t have a typical day thanks to The Poi Room, and I love it!! The only constant I...

Beatrice Carlson is an Artist in every sense of the word, creativity runs through her veins. As a Contemporary Jewellery Artists, Beatrice sustainably & ethically sources her materials - using previous metals, as...

With Summer just around the corner I have recently been looking over some of the wonderful Artwork we currently have in the stores and have found myself thinking how some...

Dawn Clayden is known for her intricate and masterful porcelain works detailed with cascading flowers, sculptured characters & precious metals. We have just received a fresh refill of Dawn's latest work and thought...