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November 2016

Hibiscus and Bays Art Awards 2016
28 October - 11 December  

This annual award exhibition is hosted alternativley between Mairangi Art Centre and Estuary Arts Centre in November each year. The exhibitions premier sponsor is the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board and the exhibition is run by the Hibiscus Coast Community Art Council

​The premier winner receives $3000 cash and there are a series of merit awards as well.
This years Premier Award winner was Becs Wood "Orchard Dreaming".

Catalogue

October 2016     

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National NZ Mosaic Art Exhibition/ competition / Symposium
30 September - 23 October 

For the month of October Estuary Arts was host to the 5th National Mosaic exhibition. Established artists work will feature among works by new and emerging enthusiasts and entrants featuring flat wall pieces and sculptural items. Despite Mosaics having been around for thousands of years, there has been some debate over the years as to where it fits in, in terms of art or craft.

​Gradually throughout the years, its recognition as an art form is increasing and more and more galleries are embracing it as an art form in all its intricacies.  None have been more instrumental in this recognition within New Zealand than an initially small group of enthusiasts who started holding National exhibitions back in 2011.  Since then the groundswell of people involved in mosaic art within New Zealand seems to get more adventurous and inspiring at each exhibition offering an opportunity for those new to the art and experienced artists to learn, meet and share thoughts and enthusiasm with others.
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September 2016     

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August 2016                                                                                       

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Anyone 1 4 T?               Estuary Gallery
06 - 28 August

A group exhibition featuring ceramics, sculpture, painting and Mixed Media. All artists responded to the theme of Tea. Artists included Rick Rudd, Suzy Dunser, Joan Hamilton, Janet Ryan, Val Cuthbert, Kim Boyd, Peter Miller, Sian Foan, Elena Renker, Patricia Hollis, Raewyn Irwin, Robyn Grundy, Nanette Randall,meredity Miller, Nancy Miller,  Maureen Gresty, Kim Kneijber, Lib Steward, Marie Wintle, Margaret Sumich, Angelica Schuster, Cathy Brickhill.

July 2016                                                                                        Annual Members exhibition

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June 2016                                                                                        Opening function 07 June  3 - 5pm 

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Woven into the Matariki Night Sky                   Estuary Gallery
07 June - 03 July

A group exhibition featuring ceramics, sculpture, painting and Mixed Media.


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Panoramic Photography by Bas Cuthbert                    Hibiscus Gallery
07 June - 03 July

Part of the fringe at Auckland Festival of Photography.


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Photography by Pauline Stockhausen          Tui Gallery
07 June - 03 July




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"In the Garden" new prints by Val Cuthbert        Kowhai Gallery
07 June - 03 July

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Photography by Lorraine Brown       Education Wing Foyer Gallery
07 June - 03 July


May 2016                                                                                        Opening function 07 May 3 - 5pm 

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Earth Elements                    Estuary Gallery
07 - 29 May

A group exhibition featuring ceramics, sculpture, painting and Mixed Media by Graham Ambrose, Margaret Sumich, 

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Watercolours by Pauline Smith                    Education Wing foyer Gallery
07 - 29 May




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Fight 4 Flight                 Hibiscus Gallery
07 - 29 May

  April 2016                                                                                        Opening function 09 April 3 - 5pm 

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John Hoby                    Kowhai Gallery
06 April - 01 May

INFLUENCES and DIRECTIONS
'I have always been exploring and looking for unexpected outcomes in my work.
My painting has always been expressionistic in style.
Influences include, the Die Brucke painters, the American abstract Expressionists. Jean Fautrier has been a significant influence especially the Hostages series of paintings.
Looking back over my art I am reminded of the peripatetic nature of life, the exploring, the wanderings of a life spent making art.'

​Most recently published reference to my work, "Art News", Autumn, 2014




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 Photography by Tony Gibbs          Hibiscus Gallery
06 April - 01 May
Tony is a local Hibiscus coastie, and spends time travelling with his photography as well as catching the odd wave at the same time, being a surfer.  His focus is on landscape in all forms including the more creative side,  as borne out with some of his work,  sports and action,  as well as special projects,  such as portrait / family,  commercial and even animal images.  Living, photographing and painting local for some time, 
​Tony is aware of the best places to see and is patient,  looking for those exceptional shots .  His website is  www.surferdpix.co.nz  and his Facebook page is https://www.facebook.com/surferdPix



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Five local artists             Education Wing Foyer Gallery
06 April - 01 May
Bas Cuthbert
Bev Head
Debbie Martin
Merryl Houghton
Val Cuthbert
 
Diverse, colourful and interesting are descriptions of the work in the foyer this month by these five local artists. The exhibition includes photography, collage, etching, solar plate imagery and lino cuts.
 


March 2016                                                                                 Opening function 05 March 3 - 5pm 

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Artful Fashion                       Estuary, Tui, Kowhai Galleries
05 March - 01 May
Featuring the wearable artwork of award winning WOW artists Jeff Thomson, Beatrice Carlson and Bev Goodwin. Included in the exhibition will be work by Kim Boyd, Storm McCracken, Jolita Webb and  'Schools Trash to Fashion' award winner Luka Katavich and more ...
Meet the artists at their exhibition opening Saturday 05 March, 3-5pm 
This exhibition will feature a series of artist talks, video and workshops. Contact the manager for more information on manager@estuaryarts.org


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Elaine Swannepoel                     Hibiscus Gallery
05 March - 3 April
​Elaine “discovered” her artistic side about ten years ago when a friend invited her to fabric paint classes. After mastering painting on fabric Elaine started to explore other options and today loves acrylic paint on canvas as well as incorporating different mediums into her art. Elaine draws inspiration from the creative work of so many talented artists, from our wonderful world of beautiful colours and her love for animals. “Never a dull moment” – that is how she describes having a paint brush in her hand, even black and grey can just make a painting pop and that is what makes every brush stroke so exciting! She believes that “art is in the eye of the beholder” and therefore it does not matter in what form it comes, all should be appreciated. 


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Tracey Douglas         Education Wing Foyer 
05 March - 3 April
Tracey is a master of resin work. This new body of abstract paintings showcases Tracey's skill using mixed media and resin.


February 2016

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The Treaty of Waitangi Interactive Exhibition                          Tui Gallery
06 to 28 February
Exhibition opening Saturday 06 February, 3-5pm  

Take part in a FREE lino printmaking workshop on Saturday 23 and Sunday 24 January 10am - 3pm with Val Cuthbert. All work produced in this workshop will be on display during this exhibition.


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Katrina Bennett                       Education Wing Foyer 
06 to 28 February
Exhibition opening Saturday 06 February, 3-5pm 

Children's story books, illustrations and original paintings.


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Tutors Exhibition                          Estuary Gallery
06 to 28 February
Exhibition opening Saturday 06 February, 3-5pm 
Meet the tutors and view their work before deciding to enrol in one of the brand new art classes on offer in the education wing.

​Image: Lindsay Hey 'Castles in the Air' Acrylic


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The Antipodes Exhibition                       Kowhai Gallery
​06 to 28 February
Exhibition opening Saturday 06 February, 3-5pm ​
Featuring the work of Lorraine Brown, Helene Blomfield, Colleen Kangwai, Suzanne Williams and Jennifer Arnerich.
Meet the artists at their exhibition opening on Saturday 06 February, 3-5pm 
​Image: Colleen Kangwai 

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