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Fibreworks 2010 |
| 25 June - 11 July |
| This is a selected exhibition and this year we have Nynke Piebanga, past president of Creative Fibre NZ as Selector. Guest exhibitor is Janet Hainsworth.
The exhibition opens to the public 25
Categories for awards this year are: Colour, Artistic Design, Novice, First Time Entrant, Exotic Animal Fibre, Silk, Accessory Award, and a new award: ‘Recycled Fibre’.
Running concurrently in the Community Gallery is Michael Haggie - oil paintings on steel.
Working on the Railroad (the Engine Room)
New paintings on steel, 2010
I have called on a body of photographic material taken by amateur rail enthusiasts over many decades. I have altered scenes to make new compositions. These genre paintings are set in the period 1950-1970. These paintings are round steel artefacts, narrative memories from an engine room.
Michael Haggie Whanganui, June 2010
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TRUSTTUM & TATATM Pieces and parts |
| Opening 21 May - 20 June 2010 |
| This selection of Philip Trusttum’s paintings are ‘bits and pieces’ gathered from the large volume of work he has made over the past 25 years. The Percy Thomson Gallery, Stratford is showing a selection of intriguing objects from the Taranaki Transport Aviation and Technology Museum’s collection and Trusttum’s work that will occupy the walls of the exhibiting space. Works that reflect in a loose way practical themes of transport, wheels and boys things have been gathered for this unusual partnering within the Gallery. This small selection from Trusttum’s prodigious achievement to date provides some small insight into his great creative compositional genius and his ability to work directly with the everyday tasks and pleasures of life.
It is this same focus on the day to day and the material evidence that is generated by humanity that has driven the many dedicated volunteers that have gathered and cared for this important Taranaki museum’s collection.
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Stratford Art Society |
| 19 April - 14 May |
| The first of two annual exhibitions by the Society's members. Works cover a wide range of media and styles. |
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Dramatic Art Exhibition |
| 26 Feb - 21 March 2010 |
| Artworks exploring the theme 'Dramatic Art' from Taranaki and Wanganui artists are on display.
They are shown alongside the inspiring and sumptuous Elizabethan Costumes and Opera designs making a unique exhibition , entertaining and interesting and well worth a visit.
The designs were modeled at the opening and are now on display in the gallery for the rest of the exhibition’s duration.
The exhibition coincides with the 'Stratfords of the Worlds Convention' with 5 countries from other 'Stratfords' throughout the world attending — including Canada, United States England, Australia and Taranaki—New Zealand.
Costumes on display are by the courtesy of Shakespeare Globe NZ Centre and originate from the SGCNZ/Bernina Shakespeare Costume Design Competition and NBR NZ Opera
Sponsors: Bernina, TET, Fabric Warehouse |
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Virtual Tart - art from Taranaki |
| 28 Jan - 21 Feb 2010 |
| Virtual Tarts at the Percy Thomson. Opening on Thursday 28th at 7, this exhibition marks more than 12 years of the Virtual Tart website showing Taranaki art to the world. Tarts and friends and music-makers are welcome to join the BYO Tarty Party at the Percy Thomson gallery in Stratford. Thursday 28th. (In Internet terms, an art website that has been flourishing for more than 12 years should get a telegram from the Queen!) |
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Revelation |
| 6 - 24 October - |
| Over 80 works from throughout the country - predominately Taranaki and Wanganui provide an extemely varied display of glass, sculpture, photography, painting and mixed media.
The works are extremely individual and explore their own concepts in their own styles and mediums.
Concurrently in the Community Gallery runs Decoupage Revisited, an exhibition of decoupage and painting by specialists Dick and Joan Wills. This the second exhibition by the pair and includes a vast array of exquisite pieces. |
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Straford Village Quilters Quilts for All Seasons |
| 11 - 30 Sept |
| An exhibition by members of the
Stratford Village Quilters. Guest exhibitor Malcolm Angus. The Community Gallery features quilts from a workshop called Repositioned Circles. Over 80 quilts are on show to produce a stunning display. |
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Fabric of Time - selected national embroidery exhibition |
| 15 August - 7 September |
| A National exhibition of invited embroiderers works from ANZEG (Association of New Zealand Embroiderers' Guild) Approx 60 Guilds from throughout NZ have provided works from their members. 100 works appear in the show exploring the theme Fabric of Time. |
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Sharing Stories - Main Gallery/ Celebration of the Stitch (Community Gallery) |
| 3 - 31 July |
| “Textiles brought to New Zealand have arrived through a mixture of migration, inheritance, commerce, chance, and the souvenir shopping of the great New Zealand traveller each piece carrying its innate story. .
Between them, the textiles in this exhibition represent thousands of years of history, including the evolution of design and technique.
Some of the pieces are no longer made. Information will be provided about each piece, its journey to New Zealand, its country of origin, cultural significance and method of manufacture.”
Curated by Judy Turner.
Community Gallery: Thirteen top New Zealand Embroiderers have been invited to produce one work exploring the theme ‘Celebration of the Stitch.’
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WITT-WIDE |
| 5 June - 28 June |
| High Level Research and International Art Work on Exhibition
The biggest single exhibition of national and international research from
the staff of Taranaki’s largest and most diverse tertiary provider, the
Western Institute of Technology at Taranaki, will be on show to the public
at Stratford’s Percy Thompson Art Gallery over June.
The exhibition entitled ‘WITT Wide’ showcases the pinnacle of academic
research with extracts from Doctorates and Masters degrees, art selected for
international exhibition, award finalists and winners, books and journal
publications by WITT staff.
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Stratford Art Society |
| 8 - 29 May |
| To be opened by Gordon Gray—Lockhart, General Manager of Stratford Press.
This will be the first of the Society’s bi-annual exhibitions displaying their members work. The Society always produces a wide range of media style and techniques sourced from artists throughout the region and further a field.
The Society is active in encouraging the arts as in evidence with their support of the KIDZSHOW, workshops, subsidies and outings. This year there will be a focus on group activities including demonstrations and practical |
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After Africa |
| 15 March - 13 April 2009 |
| African Artists now living in NZ were invited to exhibit in the show. The public were also to show artefacts they had brought to NZ and Birdwoods Gallery in Havelock Nth supplied stone and metal sculptures made by Louise Stobart and imported from Shona stone carvers in Zimbabwe. Stories attached to the exhibits with African music has created a varied and inspiring exhibition celebrating life in and after Africa. |
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The Taranaki Gate |
| 21 Dec 2008 - 24 Jan 2009 |
| Artists were invited to explore the theme Taranaki Gate—the term used loosely as an icon of man’s innovation to rural New Zealand. |
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madeintaranki.art |
| 5 - 25 Nov |
| Over 116 artworks covering a wide range of media and styles. Includes sculpture,painting, photography, installation, assemlage, felt and craft. |
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After the Event - a look back at the inaugural Stoneleigh Sculpture in the Gardens |
| 4 Oct - 1 November |
| After the Event
Twenty seven of New Zealand’s leading sculptors were selected to exhibit in the inaugural Stoneleigh Sculpture in the Gardens hosted by the Auckland Botanic Gardens for 3 months
last summer.
Over those 3 months 300,000 people walked the 1.8 km sculpture trail to experience and enjoy excellent sculpture in the Botanics' splendid varied settings.
The aim of 'After the Event' is to spread awareness of this major biennial sculpture initiative.
The exhibition is in three parts - the concept drawings, a 15 minute DVD of the 'Event'
with artists interviews and a show of sculpture / maquettes by the Sculpture in the Gardens participating artists. A quality A5 Sculpture in the Gardens catalogue with text by writer / curator Alexa Johnston will accompany the exhibition.
Participating Sculptors:
1 Tanya Ashken
2 Chiara Corbelletto
3 Bing Dawe
4 Paul Dibble
5 Charlotte Fisher
6 Fiona Garlick
7 Fred Graham
8 David Guerin
9 Christine Hellyar
10 John Ioane
11 Virginia King
12 Peter Lange
13 Barry Lett
14 Samantha Lissette
15 David McCracken
16 Neil Miller
17 Phil Neary
18 Matt Pine
19 Terry Stringer
20 Llew Summers
21 Marte Szirmay
22 Filipe Tohi
23 Jeff Thomson
24 Greer Twiss
25 Warren Viscoe
26 Jim Wheeler
27 Steve Woodward |
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Form & Fibre / Recollections |
| 12 Sept - 2 Oct |
| A joint exhibition of pottery and embroidery will be staged at the Percy Thompson Gallery from 12th September to the 2nd October 2008. This exhibition will show a wealth of talent in these two crafts which complement each other in their diversity and in the ability of the artists involved. Three groups, The NP Potters Inc, The Waikato Society of Potters, and The NP Embroiderers' Guild, have combined to provide this feast of visual and textural delights. Members of the Embroiderers' Guild will be on hand on weekends during the exhibition to explain the details of their creations.
Running concurrently in the Community Gallery:
Recollection – multi media decoupage by Joan & Dick Wills.
The exhibition will include decoupage boxes of varying sizes, decorated pre 1914 shoe lasts, iconic triptychs with Byzantine themes and some acrylic paintings an extension of our work, some as decoupage and acrylic background.
Over the years we have exhibited occasionally since 1997, developing a unique type of art with an emphasis on finish, particularly our boxes.. Joan’s expertise has produced some of our best work through an accumulated knowledge of adhesives, shellacs and varnishes.
With a surgeon like approach of a scalpel, she has compiled an amazing library of ready material over the years for our projects.
Some items taking months to complete have found their way into homes throughout NZ and overseas at times passing on to other family members as heirlooms.
We are forever searching out new ideas and methods and with a liking for strong colours have moved towards acrylics and oil pastels inspired by the great artists of old.
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KIDZSHOW 2008 |
| 24 May - 9 June |
| Three components: Youth Canvas Challenge, School Displays and KIDSTUFF - work by youth 1 - 24 yrs covering all mediums. Canvas and paints supplied by ABB Limited for the challenge. |
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Frances Hodgkins - The Link with Kapiti |
| 25 July - 21 August 2008 |
| The exhibition explores the links between Frances Hodgkins and Kapiti showing the essential early Frances Hodgkins from which her later work would spring.
She was born in Dunedin in 1869 and during her life was a prolific artist and travelled overseas three times. Stimulated by European art, she established a unique place for herself in the British Modern Movement. She died in England in 1947.
This exhibition has been reassembled for this limited tour by Mark Roach and Exhibition Services.
The Field Collection has for years been a mecca for any serious research on Frances Hodgkins, although access has been limited.
This exhibition was made possible by the efforts of the Mahara Gallery in Waikanae, Avenal Mc Kinnon (curator), Celia Thompson, Peter Trim, the Kapiti District Council and the Field Collection Trust. Taranaki Electricity Trust has financed the Taranaki exhibition.
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Stratford Art Society |
| 29 April - 19 May |
| The first of two bi-annual exhbitions displaying their members work. A visual variety of all mediums and styles. |
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Pastel Artists of New Zealand |
| 14 March - 4 April |
| A large range of styles and subject matter by pastel artists throughout NZ. An exciting array of events, presentations and workshops took place over the days of the convention stimulating and encouraging the use of pastel as a pure medium for artwork. |
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Design Flowers and Fashion |
| 16th Feb - 7th March 2008 |
| A wide range of media and artists exploring the theme Design Flowers and Fashion featuring Floral Art, pottery, photography, painting and textiles.
Opening with Fashion Parade showing international renowned Annah Stretton designs plus a selection of Wearable Arts and viewing of exhibition. |
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NZ Flag Exhibition |
| 17 Jan - 11 Feb 2008 |
| Jack or Black explores the ongoing debate for a new national flag, History Unfurled uncovers a fascinating story about the colonial flag. Over 24 full-size flags are on display wiht text panels, photographs and lithographs. |
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Wai Taranaki - waterways and ways of water |
| 15 Dec - 14 Jan 2008 |
| Work form Taranaki Regional Council, on loan from Puke Ariki, Govett Brewster Art Gallery, artists and many private collections exploring a water theme. |
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Embroiderers Guild Exhibition |
| 18 - 31 October Opening 20th |
| The Central Region of the Association of New Zealand Embroiderers’ Guilds will be presenting an Exhibition from the 18 –31 October 2007.
This Exhibition will have three titles: -
“Blown Away” (open/mixed media) and “Classique”(traditional) for Guild Members from Taranaki, Wanganui and Manawatu.
“Colourful Threads” -Junior Guild Members (primary, intermediate, high school age group) from the above regions
“Off the Wall” - Extensions members from throughout New Zealand, this group is affiliated to ANZEG and was created to encourage members to push the boundaries of embroidery.
Also on display will be work by guest embroiderer Betty Crawford a long standing member from Manawatu who has been a stalwart in embroidery throughout New Zealand. |
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Tom Kreisler Class Reunion |
| 22 Sept - 15 Oct |
| Tom cast a strong influence on Stratford as both an artist and tutor. His views and ability to challenge and develop his students’ thoughts and actions left a marked impression on all who came into contact with Tom.
He taught the Stratford (Outpost) WITT ( Polytechnic)class on and off for approx 25 years
This exhibition is a collection of his students’ work or who are a part of the present group. The work is of the artists own choice and may or may not indicate Tom’s influence.
Tom will be guest exhibitor with his class as supporting artists.
Work books and memorabilia will also be on display.
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Stratford Village Quilters 10th Anniversary |
| 1 - 16 September |
| Featured at the exhibition will be works of about 20 quilters. Quilters have met the challenge of making a quilt using a piece of the same fabric. The criteria set, was for the size to be within 1 sq metre and a noticeable amount of the challenge fabric to be used. This section will be judged by viewer’s choice. |
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Contrast - |
| 17 - 30 August Opening Sun 19th Aug 1.30pm |
| An exhibition of CONTRAST.
A joint exhibition by multi award winning photographer margaret Bake and published nature photographer and printing expert Derek Hughes. Two leading Taranaki professional and recreational photographers.
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Reconnected |
| 20 July - 12 August |
| DuaneAgate, GaelBaldock,
DenisBourke,Janis Cusack, Nicky
Foreman,Tony Gyde,Christine Hellyar, Julie Kipa, Lesley Le Grove,Sue
Leeming, Richard Mathieson, Jane Mitchell,Roger Morris, Marianne Muggeridge, Tom Mutch, Zoë Nash, Stanton Perrot, Willie Rappald, Janet Smith, Michael Smither, Rosemary Stoppard, Tertius, Amanda Watson.
All Taranaki artists who have left the region and returned for the exhibition.
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Objectivity |
| 18 June -14 July 2007 |
| Human sized works by some of NZ leading sculpture artists includes bronze, wood, steel, corrugated iron, stone,and other media. artists include Leigh Christensen, Dale Copeland, Chiara Corbelletto,Andrew De Boer, Charlotte Fisher, Bill Hayes, Christine Hellyar, Barry Lett, Samantha Lissette, Richard Mathieson, Dave McCracken, Neil Miller, Louise Purvis, Jeff Thomson, Jim Wheeler |
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Impressions of our Mountain |
| 15th DEC |
| A selection of art following a timeline from 1844 - 2006
viewing Taranaki in many media styles and years.
Includes works from Puke Ariki and Govett Brewster Art Gallery - New Plymouth, Sarjeant Gallery - Wanganui and many private collections. |
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