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Over Xposure Exhibition

Slightly Risqué Paintings & Photographic Exhibition

Opens for Viewing Sunday 21st Dec 2pm at Mangaweka Gallery on SH1.

Over Xposure is an exhibition of paintings and photographic works with a fun yet slightly risqué edge to the works. Here we present four excellent artists, Rudyard Yap, Laura Richards, Mark Curtis, and David Bang. With two artists working in photography, two with paint and pastel, and two using exotic male models, with the other two representing the beauty of the female form, all tastes, styles and preferences are catered for! As with similar previous exhibitions, this work will be displayed in the private "back room" and though there is nothing here that is truly offensive, we do recommend viewers enter with an open mind, and suggest to parents an R18 viewing restriction. So don't be shy, come take a look !

Opens Sunday 21st Dec at 2pm
Complimentary Drinks and Tasty Nibbles Served. ALL WELCOME !!
For extra details: Ph (06) 382 5774 / 027 52 666 12
Mangaweka Gallery, SH1

www.freewebs.com/mangawekagallery/newexoverexposure.htm

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“FLYING START” exhibition

The Wanganui Community Arts Council Trust with the support of Creative Communities invites you to the opening of
“FLYING START”
An exhibition of works by Kate Lepper and Jack Michalski
January 10th – 24th 2009
Opening Saturday 10th January at 5 – 7pm.
Community Arts Centre, 19 Taupo Quay, Wanganui
www.communityartscentre.org.nz

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Photographic Society of New Zealand Annual Conference to be held in Wanganui 15 – 19 April 2009.

“WHANGANUI IN THE RAW” 15 – 19 April 2009

Register by 31st December for a chance to win a copy of the Adobe Lightroom v2. Payment by Credit Card is offered.

There is an impressive array of field trips. Join in a trip up the Wanganui River to Jerusalem and a marae, visit Bushy Park with 240 acres of virgin rainforest and the Homestead, which is a Category One Heritage building.
Check out some RAW TALENT around town, visiting the Chronicle Glass and other artists, as well as the Wanganui Regional Museum and the Sarjeant Art Gallery.
Click here for more details

The workshop speakers include Narelle Autio, John Burford, John Doogan FNZIPP, Steve McAlpine, and Trente Parke and very special bonuses.

Don’t forget the Wanganui Camera Club meets on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of every month in the Christchurch Hall Wicksteed Street at 7pm.

Enquiries: Beverley Sinclair 345 1774 or Jacqui McGowan 345 2385

More details and current information at www.photosnewzealand.com

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Rayner Brother Gallery

The last exhibition for 2008 features wood-fired ceramics by Dunedin artist Brian Wood. Brian was the first recipient of the Doreen Blumhardt Scholarship, established to assist younger artists who wish to further their understanding of ceramic building and glaze techniques. Fortunately for us Brian chose to come to Wanganui recently for an 8-week ‘residency’ with one of our potting masters, Ross-Mitchell-Anyon. These works were all made during his time here.

Also joined by Mike Marsh, an artist who has just completed his third year at Wanganui UCOL School of Fine Arts, majoring in painting. Some of these large acrylic paintings were part of his end of year installation which also included life-sized painted cut-outs of a fictitious band whose members were all Mike in various guises. (check these out at UCOL’s Edith Gallery over summer).

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The 2009 Original Art Sale

The 2009 Original Art Sale event will take place next year 26 – 28 June 2009.
Registrations for the 2009 Original Art Sale open 19 January 2009 online at www.theoriginalartsale.co.nz or via the postal details below.
More information will be sent to you at the time registrations open.
The 2008 Original Art Sale was another successful year showcasing many established and budding New Zealand artists and selling a good volume of artworks. The Charity Gala Preview Evening was also very successful selling triple the amount of the previous year and raising funds for the Children’s area at Middlemore Hospital’s new ICU unit.
Another highlight of the 2008 event was the Maori Television Matariki Award, we had a great response to the introduction of this award with a broad range of artworks submitted for consideration, the Matariki Award will be offered again in 2009.
The 2009 Original Art Sale:
Ø Each artist will be able to submit 4 artworks (up to 12 by special request)
Ø A number of folders listing artists profiles will be available for the public to view at the event (successful artists will be asked to supply a brief bio)
Ø A dedicated Matariki Award display for all entries
Ø Free entry for one of the sale days for artists with artworks displayed
Ø 3rd year at TelstraClear Pacific Events Centre
Ø Gala Charity Preview Evening raising funds for South Auckland Health Foundation
Ø We continue to differ from other sales: You don't need to send your works until you are selected
Ø Works to be priced $100 - $5000
The Original Art Sale
(09) 966 1741
www.theoriginalartsale.co.nz

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The Paintpit's New Creative Social Networking Website for all creative people!

We now have a new website not for just visual artists but for all creative people from all around the world to join up, share their creativity, and network with each other.

I'm really excited about this site because members can upload photos, music, and videos till their heart's content. They can write blogs, join groups, forums and so much more.

You are invited to join 'The Keyhole' our creative social networking website www.paintpit.ning.com

Visit THE KEYHOLE

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SARJEANT GALLERY / TE WHARE O REHUA

Sarjeant Gallery
Queens Park, via Campbell Street, Wanganui
Tel: 06 349 0506 Gallery Hours: Mon-Sun 10.30am-4.30 pm

Current Exhibition:

to March 8 - BEN CAUCHI: Lull
Photographs using mostly mid-19th century photographic processes.

to January 4 - TONY LANE: A Survey
Rich paintings embellished with precious metals. Exhibition initiated by Tauranga Art Gallery

to March 22 - MARK BRAUNIAS: London Town
This installation includes images painted directly onto the Gallery walls & an animation.

to March 1 - The Umbrella Project
Graph art on 300 umbrellas by secondary school students produced during a workshop with artist Michel Tuffery.

www.sarjeant.org.nz

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