Newsletter
Background
- About the Terrorism Suppression Act
- State Repression in Aotearoa / New Zealand
- Tūhoe: A history of Resistance
- What is the SIS?
- What is Anarchism?
- Tino Rangatiratanga and Mana Motuhake
- Why reject the Treaty? A Maori-pakeha viewpoint
- Land of the Long White Lie: The New Zealand Terror Raids
- Summary of New Zealand laws threatening civil liberties post September 11th 2001
Art Auction
Explosive Expression:
Art Auction and Exhibition in commemoration of the second anniversary of the State Terror Raids of October 15th, 2007
View the Artworks
October 15th Solidarity is hosting an art exhibition and auction at Thistle Hall Gallery in Wellington during the week of October 12-18, 2009. The exhibition is an opportunity for discussion and debate about the issues surrounding the raids including the 'war on terrorism', colonisation and resistance. The auction is also an opportunity for the community to support creative resistance and assistance with funds for people affected by the raids.
On-line Bidding: Auction Night Saturday 17 October 7pm, Thistle Hall
Bids can be made by emailing info@October15thSolidarity.info
Please read the terms and conditions first.
Please include the following information.
- Your name
- Your address
- Your contact phone number
- Name of artwork
- Minimum bid
- Maximum bid
- I agree to comply with the Terms and Conditions of Sale as printed on the website and in the Prospectus.
We will place your bids on the night - starting at the minimum bid. If others are out bidding, we will bid for you until you win or up to your maximum bid (whichever comes sooner, obviously).
A week of events:
Tuesday, October 13, 6pm. Exhibition Opening with special guest Tame Iti. Media invited.
Wednesday evening, October 14, 7:30pm: A celebration of musical resistance featuring the works of Urs Signer, composer, clarinetist and Operation 8 defendant at the Adam Concert Rooms, Victoria University Wellington
Thursday evening, October 15, 7pm: Film Screening of 'Tuhoe: a history of resistance' and short films about the October 15th raids at the New Zealand Film Archive
Friday evening, October 16, 6pm: Meet the artists and hear about their creative resistance at Thistle Hall
Saturday (daytime), October 17, 12-4pm: Political screenprinting workshop for youth at the 128 Community House, 128 Abel Smith Street, sponsored by a Creative Communities grant. Admission is FREE - bring along your ideas for political screenprinted works.
Saturday (evening), October 17, 7pm: AUCTION NIGHT with food, drinks, and all of these amazing works for sale
Sunday (daytime), October 18, 1-5pm: Documenting our communities workshop with local filmmakers at Aro Valley Community Hall sponsored by a Creative Communities grant.
Supporters wanted!
If you are interested in getting involved and lending a hand during this week of events, we would love to hear from you. Please send us an email to Info@October15thSolidarity.info.