The Arts Collective want to thank you all for making this such an epic event. Even the sunshine came through to shine on our day. It was quite a journey getting there but what a result! 448 through the gate and artists, musicians and visitors all looked to be having the bet time in the beautiful Bushlands Park in the Wentworth Valley. Thanks so much for your support.
The Arts Collective Mid Winter Mingle on Sunday August 8, 2021 was fantastic.
An estimated 180 people enjoyed a winter’s afternoon of classy art and entertainment in a relaxed atmosphere with artists and art lovers interacting, while enjoying a glass of wine and delicious canapes.
37 artists exhibited their art, both 2D and 3D and in a wide variety of media and it was so exciting to have some new younger members involved, adding a youthful vibrancy to the exhibition.
Music lovers were seen tapping in time or singing along to the music of Andy and Adele, Evan, Jono, and Jim and Denise;while some visitors chose to relax in a quieter space with friends in the expanded lounge area.
Thanks to the generosity of gallery owners Faye Saunders and Michelle Crook and the Whangamata Club, we were able to have a four-draw raffle, and almost everyone bought tickets. People love raffles!
There were some good sales too, and even a few commissions. Maree will be busy drawing some well-loved pooches for a while! There were so many appreciative and admiring comments of the artworks and visitors obviously enjoyed chatting with the artists. Next year, we will follow a suggestion by one of the artists to have “Artist” badges to help in that engagement.
Yes It looks like the Mid Winter Mingle will be a regular fixture on the Whangamata Arts Collective calendar.
An estimated 180 people enjoyed a winter’s afternoon of classy art and entertainment in a relaxed atmosphere with artists and art lovers interacting, while enjoying a glass of wine and delicious canapes.
37 artists exhibited their art, both 2D and 3D and in a wide variety of media and it was so exciting to have some new younger members involved, adding a youthful vibrancy to the exhibition.
Music lovers were seen tapping in time or singing along to the music of Andy and Adele, Evan, Jono, and Jim and Denise;while some visitors chose to relax in a quieter space with friends in the expanded lounge area.
Thanks to the generosity of gallery owners Faye Saunders and Michelle Crook and the Whangamata Club, we were able to have a four-draw raffle, and almost everyone bought tickets. People love raffles!
There were some good sales too, and even a few commissions. Maree will be busy drawing some well-loved pooches for a while! There were so many appreciative and admiring comments of the artworks and visitors obviously enjoyed chatting with the artists. Next year, we will follow a suggestion by one of the artists to have “Artist” badges to help in that engagement.
Yes It looks like the Mid Winter Mingle will be a regular fixture on the Whangamata Arts Collective calendar.
Workshop with Heather Watt
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Heather held another of her fantastic workshops last weekend. Participants came from as far away as New Plymouth to spend the day exploring their creative side. Julie, on holiday from New Plymouth, dabbles in art from time to time but this was really stepping out of her comfort zone. Julie worked on a Greek inspired collage using mixed media. Paint, tissue and fabric combined to create an exciting, vibrant work. Adele, a long time resident of Whangamata explored the versatility of wood, paint and fabric to create a triptych landscape dotted here and there with flakes of rust! Katrina, a student on holiday from Victoria University in Wellington developed a work encompassing some favourite artists. A play on Magritte, a nod to Bob Ross and her own self expression.
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