Newsletter
Hi All Art lovers,
Welcome to our October pānui | newsletter. In this edition, you will find exciting news about our Christmas Fair event scheduled for December and The Harcourts Challenge 2025. Also Arts Waikino and Creative conversations Whitianga."We stay closely connected to the artistic scene of the Coromandel Peninsula and Hauraki roha. We trust that our newsletters keep you informed about the local creative community."
Attention all Art enthusiasts! 🎨✨ The most wonderful time of the year is just around the corner, when the jolly fellow in the red suit makes his magical rounds! It's an exciting season for our kids, grandkids, and all the little ones who believe in the magic!
Mark your calendars for a creative adventure on December 14th, Saturday, at the Opoutere Hall from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The Whangamata Arts Collective could use your sparkle and support to make this event truly unforgettable! Join us for a day filled with artistry, fun, and holiday cheer! 🎉🖌️
Should you want a stall:
Coming Up: Creative Conversations Whitianga-Mercury Bay
ART Waikino is back in 2024 for its 24th year this Labour Weekend! ART Waikino is a large art exhibition in the Hauraki/Coromandel area, raising funds for their local community hall. It attracts entries from all over the North Island, with all art work for sale over the weekend. A great place for affordable, original art to add to any art collection. ART Waikino is not to be missed! their festivities will be held at the Waikino Victoria Hall, 8559 State Highway 2, Waikino.
Opening Night & Prize-Giving: Thu, 24 Oct 2024, at 6pm (public tickets $15, exhibiting artists and sponsors free) Art Exhibition: Fri, 25 Oct - Sun, 27 Oct 2024, 10am-4pm (koha entry)
Go to their website to enter.
Remember we have a brand new category added to the Harcourts challenge 2025, writing and poetry. So get your thinking caps on and lets see what talent will be brought forward.
A word from our Chairperson Heather
A hugely successful month!
A summary of events is as follows:
The final workshop of 2024 series took place on Sunday 5th October in Whitianga .
What a great day setting off in the Community van at 8.30. A very challenging but fun workshop led by Peter Augustin.
Previous workshops: All fully attended and enjoyed by all of the participants.
Geli plate workshop: Jo Mahoney
Abstract landscapes: Heather Watt
Instagram, social media: Dianna Smith 15th September. This 101 workshop left members feeling much more confident in using Instagram and Facebook as their art platform.
Touch of Spring Event: All the teams hard work paid off. What a wonderful event . 121 attendees, including 30 door sales, which in itself is a record. Lots of fun, art conversation and of course the spot prizes and celebrity quiz.
The 2024 Christmas Fare planning is underway. A subcommittee has been formed and led by Sue Jameison. Funding for this event has been applied for. Awaiting outcome.
Again, many thanks for those who have and are assisting with the setting up of these events, it couldn’t have been achieved without a truly team approach.
Many many heartfelt thanks.
Heather Watt (Chairperson)
Hi All Art lovers,Welcome to our October pānui | newsletter. In this edition, you will find exciting news about our Christmas Fair event scheduled for December and The Harcourts Challenge 2025. Also Arts Waikino and Creative conversations Whitianga."We stay closely connected to the artistic scene of the Coromandel Peninsula and Hauraki roha. We trust that our newsletters keep you informed about the local creative community."
Attention all Art enthusiasts! 🎨✨ The most wonderful time of the year is just around the corner, when the jolly fellow in the red suit makes his magical rounds! It's an exciting season for our kids, grandkids, and all the little ones who believe in the magic!
Mark your calendars for a creative adventure on December 14th, Saturday, at the Opoutere Hall from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The Whangamata Arts Collective could use your sparkle and support to make this event truly unforgettable! Join us for a day filled with artistry, fun, and holiday cheer! 🎉🖌️
Should you want a stall:
- A fee of $10 per stall.
- Volunteers are needed to help with stalls; interested individuals should contact Sue Jamieson on 0274456145. Or Graeme Smith 0274974825.
- Children’s Activities:
- Activities will include:
- Biscuit decorating
- Crafts
- Face painting
- Creating Christmas cards
- Making decorations for the Christmas tree.
- Suggested gathering decorations from children to decorate a tree for the RSA Grotto.
- A Christmas tree will be needed for the event.
- Activities will include:
Coming Up: Creative Conversations Whitianga-Mercury Bay
ART Waikino is back in 2024 for its 24th year this Labour Weekend! ART Waikino is a large art exhibition in the Hauraki/Coromandel area, raising funds for their local community hall. It attracts entries from all over the North Island, with all art work for sale over the weekend. A great place for affordable, original art to add to any art collection. ART Waikino is not to be missed! their festivities will be held at the Waikino Victoria Hall, 8559 State Highway 2, Waikino.Opening Night & Prize-Giving: Thu, 24 Oct 2024, at 6pm (public tickets $15, exhibiting artists and sponsors free) Art Exhibition: Fri, 25 Oct - Sun, 27 Oct 2024, 10am-4pm (koha entry)
Go to their website to enter.
Remember we have a brand new category added to the Harcourts challenge 2025, writing and poetry. So get your thinking caps on and lets see what talent will be brought forward.
A word from our Chairperson Heather
A hugely successful month!
A summary of events is as follows:
The final workshop of 2024 series took place on Sunday 5th October in Whitianga .
What a great day setting off in the Community van at 8.30. A very challenging but fun workshop led by Peter Augustin.
Previous workshops: All fully attended and enjoyed by all of the participants.
Geli plate workshop: Jo Mahoney
Abstract landscapes: Heather Watt
Instagram, social media: Dianna Smith 15th September. This 101 workshop left members feeling much more confident in using Instagram and Facebook as their art platform.
Touch of Spring Event: All the teams hard work paid off. What a wonderful event . 121 attendees, including 30 door sales, which in itself is a record. Lots of fun, art conversation and of course the spot prizes and celebrity quiz.
The 2024 Christmas Fare planning is underway. A subcommittee has been formed and led by Sue Jameison. Funding for this event has been applied for. Awaiting outcome.
Again, many thanks for those who have and are assisting with the setting up of these events, it couldn’t have been achieved without a truly team approach.
Many many heartfelt thanks.
Heather Watt (Chairperson)
