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

T H E Y A R E U S

Our hearts and minds are with Christchurch and the Muslim community.

CLICK ON THE IMAGE to listen to Professor Peter O'Connor talk about connecting to grief through creativity.

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

Lynda Symons

We will feature more of our Art Trail Artists in our April and May Newsletters.

A R T H A P P E N I N G S

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

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