Festive art sale and exhibition

Art lovers should head to Mangawhai this month for the annual Members’ Christmas Exhibition at the Mangawhai Artists Gallery, which opens this week.

This annual festive art fair features a diverse selection of work by local artists, from paintings and drawings to 3D forms, all of which is for sale.

In the past, all the artworks have been limited to 25cm x 25cm and priced at no more than $150, but this year the artists have a little more flexibility.

All 2D artworks, such as paintings, drawings and photos, must 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, and artists can set their own prices.

The exhibition opens this Thursday, December 8 and runs until Wednesday, December 21 at Mangawhai Artists Gallery at 45 Moir Street. The gallery is open daily from 10am to 3pm.