Napier Courier

Exhibition from Art Guide creatives

Work from new and existing artists

- TaniaWrigh­t

We are starting to feel excited at Creative Napier. Nextweekfr­om Friday, June 2, wewill be hosting an exhibition of artists from this year’s regional Art Guide.

This year’s guide welcomes morethan 30newartis­ts and we’re looking forward to a wonderful exhibition to showcase the work ofnewand existing artists, as well as an opportunit­y for creatives in our community to connect and share ideas.

This yearwehave focused on producing a user-friendly guide which gives value and space to thediffere­nt aspects of our rich visual arts community. Within each location individual artists are grouped first, followed by art groups, galleries and art-loving businesses such as cafes and shops.

There are easy to usemaps inthe guide as well as a link to Google Mapswhere people can customise theirownto­ur – whichwe really encourage people to do. Manyartist­s have interestin­g creative spaces and processes to share and they are happy to welcome you in throughout the year.

Public Artnowhas its ownsection inthe guide. Hastings and Napier have long recognised the importance of public art in the cultural life of a community.

Art gives expression and energy to public places and transforms a place of functional­ity into one that inspires, movesand challenges people. Come along and see the amazing range of talented makers wehave in the Bay.

Most work is available to purchase and the exhibition runs from Friday, June 2, to Thursday, June 15. Presentlyw­ehave on display the bestNCEALe­vel 3 Art and Design work from

Art gives expression and energy to public places

2022 from students all across Aotearoa, NewZealand.

This is your chance to get inspired by the students’ work and hear about the courses and programmes offered at IDEAschool at EITTe Pu¯kenga. The exhibition is onuntil Friday, June 2.

Just a reminder that our exhibition­s change every two to four weeks and our retail space alwayshas something newto offer.

Fromadult workshops to our children’s after-school art club, knitters, poets and corporate events, there is always something creative happening here for everyone to enjoy.

Wehave limited exhibition and workshop space available for the remainder of the year.

If you are interested in bookingsom­espace please contact our bookings manager Michelle orcomein and talk to one of our friendly team.

Our Winter Makers Market is comingup too. Wehave a couple of spaces still available but you will need to be quick.

Werely on your support to continue to provide ongoing affordable opportunit­ies to participat­e at CAN. Youcan helpus by becoming a memberfor only $30 a year.

We have a range of benefits available to our members that you can find on the membership page of our website www. thecan.co.nz.

 ?? ?? An exhibition of works from the Art Guide is being held at Creative Arts Napier.
An exhibition of works from the Art Guide is being held at Creative Arts Napier.
 ?? ?? Creative Arts Napier (CAN) general manager Tania Wright.
Creative Arts Napier (CAN) general manager Tania Wright.

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