Napier Courier

Handcrafte­d work makes great gifts

Summer market features local artists

- Tania Wright, Creative Arts Napier general manager

It has been a challengin­g but ultimately successful year for CAN, with the galleries and our retail spaces filled with wonderful art, mostly by local artists and creatives.

We have had many workshops in our spaces for the community to come in and try out new things and for artists to improve their skills and learn new ones.

I want to take this opportunit­y to thank everyone for their ongoing support of our community arts centre. We couldn’t do it without you. We are a registered charity that relies on the support of many groups.

We also rely heavily on our fantastic volunteer team to keep things running smoothly. We are a small team that delivers a big programme and I can’t thank my staff enough for their commitment and dedication to our mission.

From the team at CAN we wish you all a safe, fun and happy Christmas and wish you all the best for the coming year.

Struggling to find that special something for that special someone? Currently we have our alwayspopu­lar summer market at CAN. Come on in for the opportunit­y to buy incredible handcrafte­d goodies from Hawke’s Bay artists and designers. The market is open every day during opening hours until January 4.

First up in 2024 we have an exciting exhibition opening in our main gallery in January. Royal Undergroun­d will feature work by local legends on the scene Dali Susanto, Ethan Zonneveld and Nic Wilkey. With a special holiday opening date of Thursday, January 4 at 5pm, everyone is welcome to come along to celebrate this royal line-up and the beginning of the New Year.

We have a great line-up of arty and fun workshops for your young creatives this summer. With workshops by Dali Susanto, Erica Toh, Jessica Aguilar, Dallas Wilcox and Izumi Edmonds, from painting and textured art to sushi making.

Visit www.thecan.co.nz to book a space for your young ones, or find out about our drop-in art activities accessible for a koha.

 ?? ?? Creative Arts Napier known as CAN wants to let locals know its doors are open to everyone.
Creative Arts Napier known as CAN wants to let locals know its doors are open to everyone.
 ?? ?? Check out Creative Arts Napier’s market for a few last-minute gifts.
Check out Creative Arts Napier’s market for a few last-minute gifts.

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