Artstation toi tu, 1 Ponsonby Road

Another view for the One Street project.

Artstation is housed in this historic building at Nø 1 Ponsonby Road; the former Grey Lynn Police Barracks. The Auckland Star newspaper noted on 07 August 1905 that a tender had been accepted for the construction of the building. The full notice read:

The Public Works Department has received the following tenders for the erection of police barracks in Grey Lynn: Accepted, Ferguson and Malcolm (Auckland) Pds 3927. Declined: E. Morris, Pds 3957; R. Kay, Pds 3992; Guthrie, Pds 4145; C. Frankham Pds 4240

If you look at this large, you will see the letters ER at the top of the central section. Not Elizabeth Regina, although she has been around a fair while now. No. This stands for Edvardus Rex; King Edward VII.

Further information about Artstation:
For over 30 years, Artstation toi tu has provided visual art programmes for the community. Toi tu translates as 'to be upstanding in art'. The centre is also home to some leading arts organisations, including the Artists Alliance and the Tautai Trust for Pacific artists. The Centre fosters the arts by the creation of readily accessible visual art for the Auckland community to enjoy. Artstation also enhances existing art programmes by providing facilities and staff for team building and art related programmes. There is a programme of art classes for all ages, in a variety of media including painting, drawing, printmaking, photography and sculpture. There is a community darkroom and print studio available for rent.