Advance planning and coordination for the Chris Cuffaro Greatest Hits residency, exhibition, studio programme and TIKA engagement. Finalise production requirements, exhibition layout, workshop programme, participants, equipment, logistics, content capture and stakeholder schedules.

Chris Cuffaro travels from Los Angeles to Auckland for the commencement of the Aotearoa residency and exhibition programme.

Final local preparation ahead of Chris’s arrival, including studio and exhibition readiness, production logistics, scheduling and coordination with creative and technical partners.

Chris arrives in Auckland and begins the residency programme. Orientation, production briefing and review of the studio, exhibition, workshop and TIKA programme. West Auckland accommodation commences.

First studio development session alongside commencement of the physical exhibition build. Establish photographic workflow, exhibition presentation and working studio environment.

First studio development session alongside commencement of the physical exhibition build. Establish photographic workflow, exhibition presentation and working studio environment.

Continued practical workshops and exhibition installation. Develop participant work while refining the exhibition environment, photographic presentation and supporting production elements.

Final major development session before exhibition week, combining workshop activity with installation, testing, refinement and preparation of exhibition content.

Transition to the Piha component of the residency, providing a change of environment for creative development, photography, reflection and preparation ahead of the public programme. Piha accommodation commences.

Creative development and preparation day. Opportunity for photography, content development, individual meetings and final refinement of exhibition and workshop material.

Final studio and installation day before opening. Complete exhibition presentation, technical checks and workshop preparation, with documentation and content capture as required.

Official opening of Chris Cuffaro’s Greatest Hits exhibition and associated studio programme. Introduce the residency, exhibition and creative-development kaupapa to invited guests, partners and audiences.

Exhibition and workshop programme continues alongside a live performance component, creating opportunities for photographic practice, artist collaboration, audience engagement and content capture.

Public-facing exhibition and studio programme. Workshops provide practical access to Chris’s photographic process and experience while continuing development and documentation of participant work.

Continued exhibition access and workshop activity, with emphasis on creative exchange, mentoring, photography and development of material arising from the residency.

Programme reset and preparation day ahead of the dedicated TIKA sessions. Review material generated during the residency and prepare the studio, exhibition and production resources for the TIKA programme.

Closed TIKA creative session using Chris’s studio practice as a platform for portraits, interviews and content development; photography, interviews, exhibition engagement and a performance/content element. Opportunity to capture material for the TIKA Gala, campaign, documentary, digital and communications programme.

Dedicated TIKA development day bringing the Executive, creative collaborators and selected stakeholders together. Combine an Executive meeting with a NZICC site visit and creative session supporting development of the April TIKA Gala.

De-installation and pack-out of the exhibition, studio and associated production infrastructure. Catalogue and secure photographic works, equipment and captured content, and prepare materials for storage, return or onward touring.

Conclusion of the Auckland residency and departure programme, with onward travel from Auckland to Sydney and/or Denpasar.