"The graduates from Toioho ki Apiti, Māori visual arts programme] learn the skills that will take Māori art to the edge of innovation in world art. That has to be good for us as a people.” – Darcy Nicholas What is it like? The Master of Māori Visual Arts is a postgraduate research qualification. Many of New Zealand’s most respected Māori artists have done their Masters through Toioho ki Apiti, (the Māori Visual Arts programme at Massey), while more recent graduates are attracting recognition as emerging talent. Toioho ki Apiti, welcomes all indigenous and pākehā artists by encouraging engagement in research and applied practices relevant to individual cultural contexts. If you are an international student thinking of studying Māori Visual Arts at Massey, please contact Massey’s International Office for esential information about visa applications and other processes. Studio is the centre As a Master of Māori Visual Arts student, you will spend most of your time conceiving and making art, in a kaupapa Māori environment. In the Masters programme, students pursue an individually designed programe of advanced studio practice in Māori or indigenous visual culture related to who they are (whakapapa) as well as their personal strengths and interests. The objective is to realise an individually conceived body of work that allows for the design and/or coordination of an exhibition. A particular strength of the programme is that the degree structure and delivery embraces customary practices from carving to weaving to kowhaiwhai yet fosters work that does not necessarily adhere to visual indicators of ‘Maori’ art. The work coming out of Toioho ki Apiti,, especially at postgraduate level, often asks critical questions about identity and visual culture and exists at the interface of ‘Western’ and ‘indigenous’ art. Students can study on campus, with studio space provided, or by distance. Full-time and part-time options are available, so you can fit study around work and whanau commitments.

Dr Huhana Smith (Ngati Takorehe) Rangi Kipa (Taranaki, Te Atiawa Nui Tonu, Ngati Maniapoto) Kura Te Waru-Rewiri (Ngapuhi, Ngati Kahu, Ngati Rangi, Ngati Raukawa ki Kauwhata) Sandy Adsett (Ngati Kahungunu, Ngati Pahauwera) Wi Taepa (Te Arawa, Te Atiawa) Tina Wirihana (Ngati Maniapoto - Raukawa, Ngati Pikiao) Kohai Grace (Ngati Toa Rangatira, Ngati Porou, Te Ati Awa, Ngati Raukawa) Steve Gibbs (Ngai Tamanuhiri) Dr Areta Wilkinson (Kai Tahu) Saffronn Te Ratana (Ngai Tuhoe) Israel Tangaroa Birch (Ngapuhi, Ngati Kahungunu) Reweti Arapere (Ngati Raukawa, Ngati Parou, Ngati Tuwharetoa) Bridget Reweti (Ngati Ranginui, Ngai te Rangi) Nicholas Galanin (Tlingit, Aleut) Natalie Ball (Klamath) Ngahina Hohaia (Parihaka, Ngati Moeahu, Ngati Haupoto, Taranaki iwi) Ngataiharuru Taepa (Te Arawa, Te Atiawa) Hemi McGregor (Ngati Rakaipaaka, Ngati Kahungunu, Ngai Tuhoe) Kura Puke (Te Atiawa) Regan Balzer (Te Arawa, Ngati Ranginui) Chris Bryant (Ngati Porou) Chanz Mikaere (Te Arawa, Mataatua) Gina Matchitt (Ngati Rangitihi, Te Arawa, Ngati Ngahere, Whakatohea).