Upcoming events



Tentative dates for 2025 too bee confirmed

Thursday the 25th of September to Sunday the 28th oof September

MAJESTY 2024 3 - 6 October 2024

Being in this land, at this time, richly informs our practice


As artists and creatives, we often find ourselves grappling with concerns of identity and of a sense of place – our being in the world. As people of faith, these themes are also central to our understanding of the nature of God and our engagement in his redemptive purposes across culture and land. In this, Aotearoa New Zealand has a unique history and heritage that echoes the redemptive call of reconciliation, and the restoration of all things.


What part do artists play in this? How might we resolve these concerns within ourselves and our arts practice? How can we represent the nature of God’s purposes within culture?


This year at MAJESTY we are particularly interested in engaging with the Aotearoa/NZ story and the unique expression that this identity provides to us as creatives and to culture. Whether as Tangata Whenua, Pākehā, or other, being in this land, at this time, can richly inform and underpin our work and practice.


We are excited to have a number of excellent speakers and artists contributing toward the kaupapa of MAJESTY this year!


Charles and Janine Williams present a visual arts workshop focused toward understanding an indigenous perspective on the role of creativity in modern society. They invite us to reconnect with the unique story offered by the indigenous Māori lens.


Elliot Collins will deliver a workshop and share his insight into ways of thinking and working as a Pākehā artist and researcher who is also contending with matters of faith that are interwoven with questions of how best to serve mana whenua.


Karen Sewell engages us in a workshop guiding participants through a sensory journey of clay work, and to immerse ourselves in sound and scent elements designed to foster grounding and renewal.


MAJESTY is a unique time of connection, inspiration, and creativity – an opportunity to build relationships with other artists of faith, be inspired by the guest speakers, and develop your practice through visual art workshops. Times of worship and prayer also invite us to engage and deepen our connection with the Spirit of God.

David and Nina James

ATELIER Ministries

info@atelier.org.nz

0211668327