Arty News - April 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 April NEWSLETTER
L e s t we F o r g e t
At the going down of the sun and in the morning we shall remember them.
CLICK ON THE IMAGE to listen to Leonard Cohen recite In Flanders Field
A R T I S T S H O W C A S E
This month featuring some of the 28 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
 Robbie Graham |
 Sue Graham |
 Di Michels |
 Te Whare Toi o Waitahanui |
 Karyn Hitchman |
 Didi Chapman |
 Garry Ross |
 Ross Palmer |
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We will feature more of our Art Trail Artists in our May Newsletter.
FOCUS ON JO RANKIN
"Colour in Your Life"
In Jo's words - Read more...
Click on the image below to start the video
Visit Jo's website www.jorankinart.com
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
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
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.
Follow this link to find out more about Taupō Museum
C r e a t i v e R e s o u r c e s
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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 Exhibit on-Line with Taupō Art Connection download your application here - no fee, no commission, you call the shots (an exhibition for members only). Become a member of Taupō Art Connection download your application - membership Form |
A R T E V E N T S
TAC CHAT - A SPECIAL EVENT
A NIGHT AT THE TAUPŌ MUSEUM
WEDNESDAY May 8, 2019
from 5:30pm
Enjoy refreshments and cake with the committee in celebration of the upcoming Taupō Art Connection Queen's Birthday Weekend Art Trail. Now in it's seventh year it is set to be one of the most successful to date with over thirty artists showcasing a diverse range of work. We invite the artists and their supporters to share this amazing milestone.
Art Trail signage, brochures, and posters will be available for artists and galleries to collect at this event.
for more information email: info@taupoartconnection.org.nz
SCHOOL HOLIDAY ART PROGRAMME
click on the link below to find out more
26 April Connie Takarangi - School Holiday Color My Autumn Workshops
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AN INVITATION TO EXHIBIT Click on the image to find out more |
A R T W O R K S H O P S
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Sue Graham Painting Courses Click on the image to find out more |
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Maggie Dawson Printing workshops Click on the image to find out more |
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Art School Taupō Resin Workshops Click on the image to find out more |
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Art School Taupō Two Day Art Convention - 18 workshops Click on the image to find out more |
MEMBERSHIP OF TAUPŌ ART CONNECTION
Membership has risen by 49% over the last five months.
Help us to grow more become a member
2019 ART TRAIL ENTRIES
Our numbers are up from 2018 by 56%
The 2019 Queen's Birthday Weekend Art Trail is set to be one of our biggest and best with a diverse range of Art on offer over the weekend - Check out the brochure and plan your art inspired journey around the Taupō District.
You are welcome to contact us!
Do you have an opinion on the future of Taupō Museum? Taupō District council submissions close 5pm May 3 2019, click on the link to find the submission form and have your say.
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Support our submission by downloading ,signing and presenting it to Taupō District council yourself. Download Submission Document
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Meet our representatives at Active Arts on either Tuesday 30 April between 10am -12pm or Wednesday 1 May between 2 - 3pm and sign our submission as an indication of your support for the arts.
Read cover letter Read Submission
contact a committee member info@taupoartconnection.org.nz
Do you have relevant news you would like to share on our facebook page , instagram or website? Get in touch by emailing info@taupoartconnection.org.nz
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Posted: Sun 28 Apr 2019
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