A NEW DIRECTOR FOR TE URU

Te Uru announces its new Director Adrienne (AD) Schierning who comes to the position with 25 years industry experience across the sector. Andrew Clifford, Te Uru’s director of almost 10 years moves to the Sarjeant Gallery Te Whare o Rehua Whanganui. Schierning brings a new energy and experience to this important position.

After being with Te Uru for almost ten years previous director Andrew Clifford has moved on to take up 
the position of director at the Sarjeant Gallery Te Whare o Rehua Whanganui. Te Uru staff and board 
acknowledge the huge growth that Clifford has contributed to over his tenure. 

The gallery is delighted to announce the appointment of Adrienne (AD) Schierning, who will begin the 
role of Director in early May 2023.

“It is an honour to be given this opportunity to build upon the fantastic work Andrew Clifford 
has done at Te Uru. The gallery programme has always been one to admire and I am excited 
to bring my own set of experience to this role,” - Adrienne (AD) Schierning.

Schierning joins Te Uru after a period of four years working at Webb’s as the Head of Art. She has 
extremely broad experience having worked previously across the public sector, primary dealer 
galleries and most recently at Webb’s auction house. Schierning’s time at Webb’s saw the auction 
house through a drastic period of change and growth. During her time at Webb’s Schierning 
contributed to the development of the business seeing it become the country’s leading auction house.

Adrienne (AD) Schierning completed her undergrad and postgrad degrees at Elam, University of 
Auckland. She has worked at Studio One, Papakura Art Gallery and Tautai before stepping into the 
commercial art world. Schierning has worked with artists and on curatorial projects across both public 
and commercial contexts. The board and team at Te Uru are delighted to have Schierning take up the 
directorship role.

“Art is such a vital part of what makes life interesting. I have always passionately believed in 
the importance of art being for everyone,” - Adrienne (AD) Schierning.

ABOUT TE URU
Te Uru is a regional gallery based in scenic Titirangi, gateway to the Waitākere rain forest and 
enroute to Auckland's famous west coast beaches. As a destination gallery, Te Uru operates from an
award- winning purpose-built building in the redeveloped Lopdell Precinct. We present a diverse 
programme of contemporary exhibitions, events and activities, complemented by exceptional 
architecture and spectacular views of the surrounding area. Te Uru receives core funding from the 
Waitākere Ranges Local Board of Auckland Council. 

teuru.org.nz