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Art lovers will have more time than usual to enjoy the annual Mangawhai Artists’ Christmas Exhibition this year, with works staying on show and on sale for an extra couple of weeks.
The end of year art fair usually closes just before Christmas, but this year will open on the evening of Friday, December 15 and run until Wednesday, January 3, giving more locals and holidaymakers a chance to visit.
The opening night promises to be particularly festive, as it coincides with the Mangawhai Artists Christmas party.
The exhibition, which is held at the artists’ gallery at 45 Moir Street, always features a diverse selection of work by members, from paintings and drawings to ceramics, mosaics and sculptural forms. All works are for sale on a ‘cash and carry’ basis – whatever you buy, you take with you at the time.
All 2D artworks, such as paintings, drawings and photos, will be no larger than 40cm x 40cm, while 3D works can have a base of up to 40cm x 40cm, with no limit on height, which organisers say means that the artworks are more affordable and easy to transport.
There will be further Christmas shopping opportunities on the weekend of December 16 and 17, when members are planning to have a pop-up art market outside the gallery between 9am and 2pm. Artists will be selling original artworks and items suitable for gifting.
Mangawhai Artists is also currently looking for volunteer ‘ambassadors’ to help out at the gallery for morning or afternoon shifts, by meeting and greeting visitors and processing any sales.
The gallery is open daily from 10am to 3pm and stages new exhibitions every two weeks.
Info: Email chair@mangawhaiartists.co.nz or visit www.mangawhaiartists.co.nz/
