‘TONES of SILENCE’ – FUTUNA CHAPEL - Black and White Exhibition

Experience Futuna Chapel through the dramatic lens of black-and-white photography in a special exhibition held inside this celebrated heritage space over three Festival weekends, with scheduled public talks bringing the images, stories, and architecture to life.

Featuring the work of photographer John Grace, who has documented Futuna Chapel over many years, the exhibition showcases light, shadow, form, and memory. Working with an old tripod camera and remarkable 1866 vintage French lenses, Grace creates images that connect contemporary viewers with the craft, atmosphere, and patience of early photography.

Alongside the exhibition, weekend public talks by photographers, writers, and heritage specialists will explore perspectives on heritage architecture and New Zealand history through the lense of black and white photography.

Health & Safety

Wheelchair ramp available upon request

Location

67 Futuna Close, Karori, Wellington

Regions

Wellington

Tags

Open Day

Site Tour

Talk

Gallery

Accessible

Self-Guided

Event times

11am-3pm Sat 31 Oct

Koha

11am-3pm Sun 1 Nov

Koha

11am-3pm Sat 7 Nov

Koha

11am-3pm Sun 8 Nov

Koha

11am-3pm Sat 14 Nov

Koha

11am-3pm Sun 15 Nov

Koha

Event hosts

Futuna Chapel Trust

Futuna Chapel Trust is a charitable organisation, formerly known as The Friends of Futuna Charitable Trust from 2003 to April 2024. It was formed to save Futuna Chapel from demolition and to bring the Heritage Category 1 building back to a good state of physical health and to foster a new life for this unique work of architecture and art. All trustees are volunteers and are passionate about ensuring the Chapel is as available as possible to those who wish to use it and enjoy the unique visual, spatial and aural experiences it provides.

Email: futunachapel@gmail.com

Phone: 0274453710

Website: https://futunatrust.org.nz/