Tne New Gallery and Café
Hon. Fiame Naomi Mata'afa, Deputy Prime Minister of Samoa.
The opening featured a string ensemble from the National Orchestra of Samoa and catering was assisted by the Cookery and Hospitality staff and students at the Australia Pacific Training Coalition (APTC).
2016
An art exhibition to open the new gallery and café was held 14 - 21 May 2016. The event was attended by Deputy Prime Minister Hon. Fiame Naomi Mata'afa and the Deputy NZ High Commissioner, Mike Walsh, both of whom made some opening remarks. An article was subsequently published in the Samoa Observer on 17 May 2024 and can be read online here.
Mr. Mike Walsh, Deputy High Commissioner of New Zealand to Samoa.
Our Story
The story of the Tiapapata was presented in a special brochure printed for the occasion. 2016 marked the 25th anniversary of the Tiapapata Art Centre and artists whose works have been exhibited over the years were featured in the brochure. The brochure can be read online here.
