mARTakana art exhibition opens

Harbour Hospice’s annual fundraiser mARTakana 2022, returns this weekend for its 16th year.

The three-day art exhibition and sale will feature art in a variety of mediums from dozens of local artists and some from further afield.

Event organiser Natalie Taylor says artists are chosen with a view to including a variety of styles and a wide range of prices.

“The artworks are presented in a light and airy setting, attended by friendly and well-informed volunteers,” she says.

Every sale will earn a commission for Harbour Hospice, which provides free specialist palliative care to anyone who needs it in the Warkworth/Wellsford community.

Many of the artists have also donated artwork, with 100 per cent of proceeds going directly to Harbour Hospice.
mARTakana 2022 takes place at Matakana School, 952 Matakana Road, Matakana. The opening night preview is on January 20 at 6pm, entry by donation. The exhibition is open from 9am to 5pm on Friday and Saturday (Jan 21 and 22), and from 9am to 3pm on Sunday (Jan 23). Vaccine certificates are required for those 12 years and over.