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Tartan awards take centre stageThis season provided another successful vibrant Waipu Museum Art’n’tartan Wearable Art Award show in Waipu.
This year there was greater opportunity for the younger brigade to show their craft ability being asked to create a mask inspired by all things Celtic. The results came in the form of ghosties, Kelpies, giants and brownies displaying imagination and workmanship both scary, delightful and quite amazing. Director for this year’s show was Tauraroa Area School teacher Alister Williams, who has a long history in acting and theatre including connections with the Otamatea Repertory Society and roles in the Waipu Grand Pageant. But the Art n Tartan show was somewhat different though no less rewarding he says. “Unlike acting, running the show means staying within a set format and a formula that both the performers and audience are used to, but there also needs to be changes each year to give each show a point of difference from the last,” says Alister. “Waipu is a very supportive community and with the growth of the area comes new people involved and new ideas which, for me, made it a challenge but also a novel and exciting experience. “And while we come to rely on the regulars, both as performers and organisers, it was great to have an emphasis on youth and the participation of the youngsters augers well for the future of the show.” The show played to a sell-out crowd who delivered a warm and positive response. - PHOTOS/Peter Grant Photography |
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