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Hundreds wander Art TrailOnce again the spring Art Trail was a great success and artists involved are grateful to a supportive community and visitors who turned up in good numbers.
"We really hope that everyoneenjoyed exploring the studios, galleries and artists spaces that were on show," said Mangawhai artist and designer Sarah C. Usually held over Labour Weekend, it was decided that the earlier daylight saving weekend was the better option. Up to a thousand visitors made their way through Mangawhai’s new museum foyer where around 40 works were on display. The Pohutukawa Art Tree was another new initiative for the event. Made by Mangawhaia crylics artist Rachel Lowrie, the Pohutukawa Art Tree was one of her firstartistically sculptural pieces that involved audience participation. "It was one of the most difficult pieces I have ever done, but I am veryproud of it and how it came into being,” says Rachel. For a gold coin donation members of the public were asked to write a message then attach it to the tree. Money raised will go towards the construction of an art centre in Mangawhai Park. The weekend also marked the launch of the Mangawhai Studio & Gallery Guide, a publication featuring some 20 artists who invite the public to visit them year round in their studios and galleries. These brochures are available through the wider community andat mangawhaiartists.co.nz. The Next Art Trail is scheduled for late March 2015. For more info about the Mangawhai Artists Association contact secretary Jan Grover on (09) 431 4649. |
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