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Blog posts by Marsha Davis Jun 30, 2010
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COMMENTS FROM OUR VISITORS

It's always great to have people respond positively to our museum so I thought it may be informative to post a few.Julia from Albany, NY, USA - "I enjoyed the visit."Kelly Hepi - "Mean, Maori, Mean."Goddard Family: "Lovely Museum, had a good look around."Heather MacLeod - "The old pram (child size) looks like an Oxley Pram that my grandfather made in Dunedin and Christchurch."Betty & Bruce Eggers, Nelson - "Always interesting to see and hear about the yester years."Harley King - "Great to…See More
Blog post by Marsha Davis Jun 20, 2010
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Marsha Davis left a comment for evelyn martha kawiti
Kia ora Evelyn, what a wonderful photo of you. I added your works to the exhibition along with some from other artists. I will post overview pics of the exhibition soon. Good to have you join our blog. Welcome. Marsha
Jun 4, 2010
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Marsha Davis left a comment for Jade Irving
Hi Jade, thanks for joining. I have changed the exhibition around a bit as new works came in from artists. Come in and see what you think. Good luck with your shoulder. Marsha
Jun 4, 2010
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Jade Irving and evelyn martha kawiti joined Russell Museum Jun 4, 2010
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Photos of An Unsetttled History exhibition

Its been a while since I added a blog as I have been away in Seattle. Before I left I was going to put up some images of the An Unsettled History exhibition. Before I do this I would like to let you know how the dialogue around the exhibition has been going.Visitors to the exhibition are taking their time to read the artists' statements. They are very interested in what the artists are saying in relation to the exhibition themes. I have talked to some overseas visitors who seem genuinely…See More
Blog post by Marsha Davis Jun 3, 2010
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Marsha Davis commented on Marsha Davis's blog post 'An Unsettled History exhibition - Saturday 10 April 2010'
Hi Pania, I'm glad you got to see the exhibition. I'm sure you will spread the word. Yes, there is a lot of discussion occurring especially with the Judicial Hearings having been on last week. I was sorry to have missed them, I hear they…
May 18, 2010
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Pania Aspinall commented on Marsha Davis's blog post 'An Unsettled History exhibition - Saturday 10 April 2010'
Hi Marsha, Made it over last week to see the exhibit. Awesome, some stunning work from the artists, would love for everyone to see it. Te Tii is a buzz with discussions and the United Tribes flag is flying. Congratulations with the exhibit it was…
May 13, 2010
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Pania Aspinall left a comment for Rick Aspinall
Hi Rick Welacome to the Museum , glad you got my email...
May 13, 2010
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Rick Aspinall is now a member of Russell Museum Apr 28, 2010
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Marsha Davis left a comment for Pania Aspinall
Kia ora Pania, yes, come over and see the exhibition. That would be wonderful. The exhibition is going well. I feel its a very eclectic mix of the contemporary art works and objects from Russell Museum's collection which deals with…
Apr 19, 2010
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Pania Aspinall left a comment for Marsha Davis
Hi Marsha, Howz the exhibition going? Havent been over, so will make the effort this week, and Congratulations on your term as Curator...
Apr 19, 2010
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Pania Aspinall left a comment for glennys andrews
Kia Ora Glennys, Thanks for joining up and supporting. Its a cool little Museum.
Apr 19, 2010
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Marsha Davis left a comment for Stuart Park
Hi Stuart, nice to have you with us. Would love to have some comments from you. Marsha.
Apr 18, 2010
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Marsha Davis left a comment for Delwyn Walker
Hi Delwyn, welcome and good to have you on our site. All the best for your ANZAC display. Regards, Marsha.
Apr 18, 2010
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Marsha Davis left a comment for Stephen Western
Hi Stephen, thanks for joining and welcome to our blog site. I look forward to your comments. Marsha.
Apr 18, 2010

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Marsha Davis

"An Usettled History" extended

"The Return" by Pania Aspinall.

The exhibition "An Unsettled History" due to close on the 9th of July is extended to 23 August. Barry Rigby, facilitator for "Te Paparahi o te Raki" the Northland Inquiry into He Whakaputanga o Rangatira o nu Tireni and Te Tiriti o Waitangi, contacted Russell Museum suggesting the Waitangi Tribunal panel may be interest to view the exhibition. Museum trustees agreed to extend the exhibition to enable…

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Posted by Marsha Davis on June 30, 2010 at 5:59pm

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COMMENTS FROM OUR VISITORS

It's always great to have people respond positively to our museum so I thought it may be informative to post a few.

Julia from Albany, NY, USA - "I enjoyed the visit."

Kelly Hepi - "Mean, Maori, Mean."

Goddard Family: "Lovely Museum, had a good look around."

Heather MacLeod - "The old pram (child size) looks like an Oxley Pram that my grandfather made in Dunedin and Christchurch."

Betty & Bruce Eggers, Nelson - "Always…

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Posted by Marsha Davis on June 20, 2010 at 6:30pm

Marsha Davis

Photos of An Unsetttled History exhibition

Its been a while since I added a blog as I have been away in Seattle. Before I left I was going to put up some images of the An Unsettled History exhibition. Before I do this I would like to let you know how the dialogue around the exhibition has been going.

Visitors to the exhibition are taking their time to read the artists' statements. They are very interested in what the artists are saying in relation to the exhibition…

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Posted by Marsha Davis on June 3, 2010 at 7:30pm

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FUN UPSTAIRS

Monday 12th April - the start of finishing off upstairs at the museum.

Although we were sad to see the Op shop move out of the Russell Museum upstairs premises, there is an air of expectation at the museum now that finishing the area has begun. We will of course miss Aunty Win, Novi, Helen, the American swallows, Patti & Kirsty popping in and sharing local news with us. We will also miss Evelyn and Louisa who last year became our personal shoppers, bringing outfits in to…

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Posted by Marsha Davis on April 17, 2010 at 6:39pm

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