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This year the arts centre plans to hold the Cash and Carry in its brand new fit-for-purpose education wing, due to be opened on December 11. Everyone is invited to come in and see the new space, from 3pm–5pm that day.
Manager Kim Boyd says that the bright space with high ceilings and great views of the estuary will make a fantastic backdrop for the over 400 artworks that will be on sale this holiday season.
Artists from around the Hibiscus Coast and surrounding Rodney will have their work on display at very affordable prices.
“I really encourage us all to put our support and hard earned money behind our local economy this Christmas gift giving season, particularly supporting our arts community,” Kim says. “Instead of buying something mass produced, you get a locally made and unique artwork. I see it as an investment in our own country and people.”
There will be small affordable fun art and object pieces from ceramic hearts by Michelle Bow and Pohutukawa flowers by Tania Parrott to beautifully hand-turned native wood bowls and jars by John Hollier.
Works by local painters – from local landscapes to abstracts and still life will be included. Patricia Hollis, winner of the Estuary Arts Centre Members merit awards this year, will have new work available. Her work is fresh and bold and captures native birds in decorative scenes.
Items can be taken away immediately upon purchase at the Cash and Carry, to be replaced by further works.
