Whangamata Arts Collective Thanks YOU!

Hi Everyone,
The Arts Collective wishes to thank all of our wonderfully talented artists who participated in the Art After Dark event held last week. It was a great evening to showcase and sell your art and enjoy a fun night of entertainment with our local supporters, art lovers and our community.

To celebrate the success of the event we would like to invite you all to join us for
Christmas drinks and nibbles provided by the Arts Collective on Wednesday 29thNovember 5pm to 7pm at the Whangamata Club Restaurant.
Bring a friend or invite an artist who may be interested in joining the Arts Collective.
We have some exciting new art events & workshops coming up in 2024, so come along on the 29th
and hear all about what’s happening!
The Harcourts Challenge is our next big event coming up in January 2024, this is a stunning show held over Anniversary Weekend. This year the theme, based on Greek Philosophy, supposes that the universe comprises of Four Elements which are Fire, Water ,Earth, Air. All media, 3D, 2D, installation artwork can be entered into the four individual elements, so it gives artists a large scope to work with. You may wish to enter in 1,2,3 or all 4 categories. For more details and the complete Entry Form please visit http://www.artscollective.co.nz/whats-happening.html
We hope to see you on Wednesday 29th November 5-7pm for drinks & nibbles at the Whangamata Club.

Welcome to 2024 Harcourts Challenge Entry InformationYou spoke. We listened. As a result of a successful focus group with members we are changing some of the structure, cost and judging process.

• The theme, based on Greek Philosophy, supposes that the universe comprises of Four Elements. These are Fire, Water ,Earth, Air.
• All media, 3d,2D,installation artwork can be entered into the four individual elements.
• 3D and 2D entries will be combined. There will no longer be separate categories.
• Artists can put one entry per element,- a total of four if they wish to.
• There will be 4 elements= 4 categories=4 prizes
• Prizes money will be $500 for each category.
• The Youth Category will be for any youth between 10-18 years. There will be no entry fee for Youth.
• There will be one judge who will be asked to submit a summarised criteria she/he will be using. This will be disseminated to the Arts Collective Members and The Public by September 2023.
• Cost of entry will be $45 which includes a free ticket to wine and cheese event. Artists will not also have to pay if they wish to exhibit at BADO.
• Wine and Cheese tickets will be reduced to $15 for every other attendee. This will include one free glass of wine.
• The event will be held during Anniversary Weekend 2024.

Please contact me if you have any questions. ph 027 4444557.
Regards
Gaye Barton

Note: The entry form can be completed with TBA and $0 if you are unsure of the info at present. Also any info can be changed, including the category, up to a week before the event. Please make sure your contact phone number is correct so that you can be contacted should any info be missing. Also, any queries/amendments, please contact Maree on 0212119879 or email her on malmarb50@gmail.com

• Membership Subs are now overdue. The yearly subscription is $30. You can pay this by accessing our website www,artscollective.co.nz and click on membership. This will allow you to enter your details and also give you our bank account details.
• Don't forget to update your artist profile on the website. Send an email to Sue -atkins.jamieson@hotmail.co.nz Don’t forget to include style, medium, phone number, studio details and website. Also photos of your art would be a great self promotion!

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