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Now in its 18th year, mARTakana is the four-day art exhibition that is a must-do for art lovers next month.
The show opens on January 19 with a preview and live auction in the Matakana School Hall.
A portion of every art sale will go to Harbour Hospice, which provides compassionate specialist palliative care, free of charge, to anybody who needs it in the Warkworth/Wellsford community.
Harbour Hospice is partly funded by Te Whatu Ora – Health New Zealand, but relies heavily on the community to fundraise the remainder of funds needed.
mARTakana 2023 promises some fresh and exciting work from more than 60 artists, including painters, multimedia artists, sculptors, jewellers and potters.
Organisers says that with prices ranging from under $100 to $2500-plus, there is something to suit every budget.
Several generous artists are further supporting hospice patients by donating some of their art for auction. Guests can bid on these works at the Opening Preview and Auction, on Thursday, January 19. Doors open at 6pm and the auction starts at 7pm.
Tickets for the Opening Preview and Auction are $20. Guests will receive a glass of wine on arrival, canapes throughout the evening, entry in a lucky ticket draw, chances to win raffle prizes and will have the first opportunity to buy from the 300-plus artworks on sale.
The general exhibition and sale opens to the public on Friday, January 20 at 9am and continues through the weekend, with free entry.
Info: Events coordinator Lesley Ingham, lesley.ingham@harbourhospice.org.nz.
Opening night tickets $20 from harbourhospice.org.nz/event/martakana
