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Alzheimers Canterbury is holding its annual 'Arty Auction' fundraiser this May on Trademe, which features art and autographed literature. Each year we approach artists, authors, musicians, and jewellers for the event - last year particularly, the event gave us a much-needed morale boost throughout the aftershocks as we opened the packages of lovely things to get them ready for auction.
We work in the community with people with dementia, and their carers and friends, providing social work support, volunteer programme, education and group support. We are entirely not-for-profit. All proceeds from our Arty Auction go towards the Christchurch dementia community.
We are currently looking for donations of art, and are wondering if you would be able to put the word out about it to your artists? We already have some North Island artists contributing, but I am keen to see some Canterbury work included! We would be very happy to include your website/artists' websites in the auction details, and promote it on our Facebook and Twitter pages, and in our regular newsletter.
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Terrace Downs High Country Resort - Exhibition expressions of interest called for.
They are again extending to artists in the Canterbury area the opportunity to submit a proposal for exhibition at Terrace Downs in 2012. They have a full schedule for 2012 of renowned artists from throughout NZ but and are offering a space for 8 Canterbury artists to exhibit alongside these national artists. Canterbury artists are invited to submit a proposal.
They are looking for Contemporary works finished to a high standard.
The artist may submit via email or post the following;
- 3 high resolution images of recent works
- Artist Bio
- Covering letter explaining what inspires them as an artist
- Contact details
Contact rachael.inch@terracedowns.co.nz
or
Rachael Inch
The Arts Director
Terrace Downs Resort
C/o 176 Washpen Road
Windwhistle RD2
Darfield 7572
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Christchurch - an artists' tribute
Denis Robinson has compiled a moving tribute to Christchurch with a collection of paintings of the city as it was before the devastating earthquakes of 2010 and 2011. With 120 paintings by 19 artists, this book captures beautiful and evocative views of the city and its character buildings.
All of the artists have submitted personal introductions to their works, which range in place from the central city to the outlying coastal suburbs, including Banks Peninsula and the port of Lyttelton. Many artists returned to old sketchbooks to discover drawings still waiting to be painted, and new artworks sit alongside paintings completed in earlier days, while others have been sourced especially for this book.
Together they form a stunning and poignant collection of New Zealand art and a warm and positive tribute to Christchurch, helping to preserve the past of the beautiful garden city for generations to come.
Destined to become a collector's item, this is a book that will be treasured by Cantabrians and visitors to Christchurch alike.
A STUNNING ARTISTIC RECORD OF A BEAUTIFUL CITY
Contributing artists in this publication;
Philip Beadle, Kees Bruin, Sean Chen, Sue Currie, Austen Deans, Don Donovan, Julia Drake, Paul Hanrahan, Galina Kim, Don McAra, Rob McDowell, Kelvin McMillan, William Moore, Jackie Pearson, Sue Spigel, Nancy Tichbourne, Simon Williams, Ben Woolcombe, John Young
Published by New Holland Publishers.
Publication date February 2012.
ISBN 978-1-86966-344-5. 112 pages, softcover with flaps
Price: $49.99 (plus packing and postage for overseas orders).
You can purchase this book at most booksellers or online at www.artdirection.co.nz
A new historic Art Book
A book has just been released that will be of interest to those who follow the art of Canterbury. There is much in Warren Feeney's book to think about - and react to. As the author, who advised and assisted with Arts Canterbury's recent exhibition, ArtOpportunity, says - "It is still assumed in most histories of the arts in New Zealand that the Canterbury Society of Arts, alongside other art societies, hindered the growth of the arts in this country. This book seeks to correct that impression."
CSA: The Radical, the Reactionary and the Canterbury Society of Arts 1880-1996, by Warren Feeney, published by Canterbury University Press, October 2011, RRP$49.95, hardback, 224pp, ISBN 978-1-877257-94-0
If you have difficulty locating a copy, contact:
Stacey Doornenbal
Publicist
Canterbury University Press
Ph: (03) 364 2984
stacey.doornenbal@canterbury.ac.nz
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