Arty News - March Newsletter
Taupo Art Connection is an inclusive arts group formed to bring independent Taupo region visual artists together. From the professional to the enthusiastic hobbyist, from painters to sculptors and printmakers, the group provides the opportunity for artists and art lovers to socialise, network, share and encourage each other creatively. The group represents a commitment to creating a vibrant, active arts community that benefits artists and ensures a fulfilling arts experience for visitors to the region.
WELCOME TO OUR MARCH NEWSLETTER
A R T I S T S H O W C A S E
This month featuring some of the 27 Artists / Galleries
who have registered to be on on our
Queen's Birthday Weekend Art Trail
May 31 - June 3
A diverse and talented line-up of Taupō Artists will be opening their studios for the weekend... Woodwork - Ceramics - Quilting - Paintings - Jewellery - harakeke - Pottery - Sculpture - Drawings - Textiles - Demonstrations by Art School Taupō
Antoinette Beck |
![]() Ani Rowell |
![]() Active Arts Inc |
![]() Ronald Houghton |
![]() Red Rock Gallery. |
![]() Robert Mitchener |
![]() Judi Brennan |
![]() Connie Takarangi |
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We will feature more of our Art Trail Artists in our April and May Newsletters.
ART AWARDS
There's nothing stopping you....
Fieldays No.8 Wire National Art Award - Entries Close Friday March 29, 2019
National Contemporary Art Award - Entries Close Wednesday May 8, 2019
Waimarino Art Awards - Entries Close Friday June 7, 2019
Taranaki National Art Awards - 2019 details pending
Tasman National Art Awards - Entries Close Friday August 30, 2019
E X H I B I T I O N S T A U P Ō MUSEUM
10am - 4:30pm Daily
M A I N G A L L E R Y
March 2 - April 8
Artist demonstrations in the gallery 1pm - 3pm on the following dates:
March 9 , March 16 and April 6
April 13 - May 20
Lianne Adams
OUR GARDEN OF EARTHLY DELIGHT'S
Our 'Garden of Earthly Delight's' celebrates New Zealand's living birds, flora and fauna.
This Exhibition follows on from the Lost Songs series which focused on birds that have become extinct. Focusing on the birds we have today, Lianne hopes to make people more aware of their existence as well as their vulnerability.
N I V E N R O O M
February 16 - April 1

April 6 - May 13
Connie Takarangi
COLOUR MY AUTUMN
In her exhibition 'Colour My Autumn', Connie shares her fasination with the changing colours and textures of Autumn in her own unique creative way. Making garments that live outside the realms of mainstream fashion, gives people the opportunity to become part of her wider narrative of being mindful in how we take care of the world around us.
She is able to highlight her ethos of Reuse, Recycle, Repurpose, Rethink, in a colourful way, where in her hands she transforms that which is second hand into something useful, beautiful and quirky.
Creative Resources
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Peruse Creative Ripple an online magazine dedicated to promoting and supporting the creative community of Aotearoa, New Zealand. Investigate Creative Compass a new service offered by artist and gallerist Santie Cronje (Deciduus) and gallerist Vicki Fox (Quirky Fox) to help artists grow their skills so they can confidently approach galleries, prepare for exhibitions and promote their work via social media. Find funding for your art project Creative Taupo |
A R T E V E N T S
SOCIAL GET-TOGETHER
WEDNESDAY 10 April 2019
5:30pm TAUPŌ COSMOPOLITAN CLUB
Network, socialise and connect with fellow creatives all WELCOME!
for more information email info@taupoartconnection.org.nz
SCHOOL HOLIDAY ART PROGRAMME
click on the links below to find out more
17 - 18 April Sue Graham - Young People's Holiday Art Days
17,18,24 April Didi Chapman - Little Potter Holiday Workshops
17 ,24, 26 April Connie Takarangi - School Holiday Color My Autumn Workshops
19 April Chris Eyes - Collaborative Painting Workshop
23 April Sally-Ann Davies - Little Printmakers Holiday Workshop
24 April Sally-Ann Davies - School Holidays Print Making Workshop
A R T W O R K S H O P S
![]() Sue Graham |
![]() Art School TaupŌ |
![]() Marion Bright |
![]() Maggie Dawson |
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Posted: Tue 26 Mar 2019