Artist Talk: Dr Carole Shepheard | Slow Horses

Join us for an artist talk with Dr Carole Shepheard, one of Aotearoa’s most respected printmakers and advocates for contemporary print practice.

In this talk, Carole will explore how print artists can assert the true value of their work within an increasingly commercialised visual landscape. She will discuss the creative risks, discipline, and commitment that shape contemporary printmaking, and reflect on what it means to sustain an authentic artistic practice in a world saturated with reproduced imagery.

Drawing on decades of experience as an artist, educator, and researcher, Carole will invite audiences to consider how artists, galleries, and collectors can collectively strengthen the culture of print, supporting its visibility, integrity, and future vitality.

Carole began her career as a printmaker in 1976 and has worked across a wide range of media throughout her practice. After retiring as Professor of Fine Art at the Elam School of Fine Arts, she established Te Puti Art Studio in Kāwhia, where she continues to teach, create, and exhibit nationally and internationally.

Date: Sunday 3 May 2026
Time: 11:00am – 11:45am
Location: Studio One Toi Tū, 1 Ponsonby Road, Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland

Part of the Printopia Festival programme of artist talks, exhibitions, workshops, live printing and the Print Fair.

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Thank you for registering. Please note that seating for this event is first come, first served, and registration does not guarantee a seat. Registration helps us prepare for attendance and provide the best possible experience. We recommend arriving early to secure a place.

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