HARCOURT CHALLENGE 2025
What an amazing event this year! A record number of entries and a record number of visitors through the door.
Friday night was a sell out with guests enjoying a preview of the incredible, diverse range of artwork. The guests were treated to a wonderful grazing table provided by Nikki Seales and her able bodied kitchen hands.
This year was the inaugural Writing component of the Challenge. This component of the Challenge was proudly sponsored by the Whangamata Club and was one by Caryl Cullen for her poem “My Mothers’ Kitchen.” Runner up was Graeme Smith for his short story about a wax eye.
The plants that added ambience to the hall were provided very generously by Bunnings, Whangamatā. Thanks to Katrina!
Friday night was a sell out with guests enjoying a preview of the incredible, diverse range of artwork. The guests were treated to a wonderful grazing table provided by Nikki Seales and her able bodied kitchen hands.
This year was the inaugural Writing component of the Challenge. This component of the Challenge was proudly sponsored by the Whangamata Club and was one by Caryl Cullen for her poem “My Mothers’ Kitchen.” Runner up was Graeme Smith for his short story about a wax eye.
The plants that added ambience to the hall were provided very generously by Bunnings, Whangamatā. Thanks to Katrina!
HARCOURTS ARTS CHALLENGE AWARDS 2024
2024 Harcourts Challenge and Big Arts Day Out proved to be an extraordinary exhibition which captivated well over 870 visitors throughout the Anniversary weekend. This was indeed a record. Artists from various backgrounds and styles embraced the theme, resulting in a stunning display of creativity and diversity.
The Elements - Earth, Water, Air and Fire served as the inspiration for a myriad of artistic expression. From the vivid landscapes capturing the power of nature to abstract pieces representing the essence of each element, the exhibition really was a kaleidoscope of talent.
Whangamata Arts Collective Committee are already thinking and planning the 2025 theme. Watch this space!
The Elements - Earth, Water, Air and Fire served as the inspiration for a myriad of artistic expression. From the vivid landscapes capturing the power of nature to abstract pieces representing the essence of each element, the exhibition really was a kaleidoscope of talent.
Whangamata Arts Collective Committee are already thinking and planning the 2025 theme. Watch this space!
Harcourts Challenge 2023
Kanon Hirose
Olivia Cooney
Manu Roberts
Ekysha
Ekysha
Cheyenne Clark-Smith
Bridie Pugh
Fern Eye
Heather Watt - On The Move
Heather Watt - It Started With A Box
Dessa Bluu -
Colour Me Coromandel
Dessa Bluu -
Malabar
Claire Fairweather -Making A Difference To Our Oceans
Claire Fairweather - The Great Barrier Reef
Shirley Sparks - Magic Forest
Shirley Sparks - Changing Shape
Nikky Seales - The Bouquet
Nikky Seales - My Sanctuary
Sue Jamieson - The Parable
Christina McGrath - Love In All Forms
Christina McGrath - Synergy
Kelly Martin - Heihei
Jenny Begg - Recovering
Daphne Inglis - Frida
Gretha Whyte - Look At Me!
Gretha Whyte - Transformation
Kaetaeta Wilson - Shock To The System
Jessica Morrison - Plastic Paradise
Jessica Morrison - Plastic Paradise
Joanna Mahoney - A Coastal Conversation
Joanna Mahoney - A Coastal Conversation
Cherry Estcourt - Making A Difference - She Did - He'll Try
Jessi Nichols - Say It
Who Cares - Dare You To
Dianna Smith - Charmingly Chilled
Dianna Smith - Tender Terrain
Lynne Robinson - Kaitiakitanga: Making a Difference
Lynne Robinson - Without Birds, There Is No Birdsong
Lesley Campbell - Liquorice Allsorts
Lesley Campbell - Summer Explosion
Rod Laurence - Discreet Timing - Making A Difference
Jo Cullen - Breathe
Lena McKillop - One Way
Jessie Macaw - Tides of Change
Jessie Macaw - Swimming Against The Current
Bernadette Ross - The Same But Different
Maree Burt - Arlo & Ella BFF
Kieran Taylor - Soul Music
Harcourts Challenge 2022
Some of these works may be available for purchase. If you are interested, please email the arts collective on [email protected] to enquire...
All photographs courtesy of Rodger Jack Creative Images
All photographs courtesy of Rodger Jack Creative Images
She Loved Yellow Flowers
Claire Fairweather
A Moment in Time
Liz Hart
Fabric of Time
Heather Watt
Hinemoana
Bernadette Ross
Journey to the Beginning
C.J. Milburn
Facing Despair, Finding Courage
C.J. Milburn
Button Boxes
Janice Marshall
As Above So Below
Christina McGrath
Triptych-Unframed
Christina McGrath
Forever and Always - Love Flowers
Joanne Mahoney
Looking Back, Looking Forward
Joanne Mahoney
Good Memories Flow on Forever
Jenny Blomeley
Have a Ball Whichever Way You Look
Jenny Blomeley
Where to now?
Gretha Whyte
Where to now? 2
Gretha Whyte
Splash in Time
Jackie Hobbins
One Day
Lena McKillop
Moving Forward, Looking at the Past
Lesley Campbell
She Reflects
Cherry Estcourt
Looking Back or Forward - Witches Exist
Cherry Estcourt
Surfing
Claire Fairweather
From Here Onwards
Lesley Campbell
Ribbons
Robin Scott
Going Home
Glenda Strong
Horizons
Daphne Inglis
Scratching the Surface
Heather Watt
Looking Forward, Looking Back
Robin Scott
Wisdom and Courage
Dianna Smith
Enhance the Rouge
Dianna Smith
Regeneration
Kieran Taylor
Ever Giving Earth
Kieran Taylor
Looking Forward to the Next Moth
Suzanne Butler
Looking Forward - Tui
Suzanne Butler
Anyone seen a Huia 'round here?
Anna McLeod
Sorrow; Nostalgia; Solace
Lynne Robinson
Twentieth Generation
Sue Jamieson
Sue Jamieson
Hope
Ted Pickett
The Wave 1 The Wave 2
Ron Stark
Contemplation
Rodger Jack
Old Root, New Shoot
Rod Laurence
Reflecting
Maree Burt
Accepting Who We Are
Paula McNeill
Whom Shall I Choose?
Paula McNeill
Youth Award 1st Prize
Amber-Leigh Williamson
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