Guild Member Exhibitions - MAY '08

The following are some of the amazing exhibitions being held by NZ Art Guild Members during the month of May. If you are in the area please stop by and have a look - support New Zealand Artists!!!

Adam Portrait Awards
When: 18th April - 8th June 2008
Where: Lopdell House, Titirangi, Auckland.
Participating Guild Artist: Lyn Morrison

36 artists chosen from the 103 artists shown at national Portrait gallery, Adam Awards.
Preview Night 17th April 6pm
Gallery open 10am - 4.30


Ti hei Mauri Ora te motu o aotea - Maori Womesn Welfare League
When: 22th April - 3rd May 2008
Where: Artstation, 1 Ponsonby Rd, Newton
Participating Guild Artist: Margaret Ngawaka

Powhiri: 5 - 7pm 21st April
Gallery Hours: Mon - thurs 6-9pm, Sat 10 - 4pm

The Maori Women's Welfare League of Aotea (Great Barrier Island), have been hosting exhibitions on the island since 1998. The organisation plays an effective role in the cultural, social and economic development of the island's community and their exhibitions are a celebrated annual event. In 2008, the organisation extends its reach beyond the island through a group exhibition at Artstation, providing an opportunity for Auckland City residents to experience the essence of island life. As chairperson and weaver Noelene Ngawaka-Fortzer says, "We are part of Auckland City and yet we live in physical isolation from the city. This exhibition will generate and communicate the energy of the island to Auckland City viewers."


"Find Me" a Solo Exhibition
When: 30th April - 24th of May 2008
Where: Garage and Gallery, 62 Tuam St, Christchurch
Participating Guild Artist: Elissa Ramsay

"Find Me" is a journey through preserved memories of the wandering imagination. A day dream in effect, and a mindful discovery of the environmental abstractions within the landscape. Inspired by the South Islands amazing scenery. "Find Me" is an exhibition of extremely original, almost 3 dimensional, mixed media and resin works.


Solo Exhibition - Kirsty Black
When: 3rd - 11th May 2008
Where: Long Cottage Gallery, Havelock North, Hawke’s Bay
Website: Kirsty Black

Located in an idyllic rural environment, just two minutes outside the village of Havelock North, Hawke’s Bay; the established Long Cottage Gallery features a range of traditional and contemporary artists. Our goal is to give art lovers in Hawke’s Bay the opportunity to view and purchase art works from many of New Zealand’s respected and aspiring artists in a peaceful, relaxed environment. http://www.longcottage.co.nz/


Seafood Cocktail Themed Art Exhibition
When: 5th - 30th May 2008
Where: The Bank, 21 The Crescent, Invercargill
Participating Guild Artist: Chavah Kinloch

Sparkling silver, gleaming gold and stunning gemstones form a luscious contrast of texture and colour in the latest beautiful collection of original jewellery designed and made by Deanna Gracie at her studio in Southshore, Christchurch. These four special pieces will be on show in the Flourish group exhibition during May.


Solo Exhibition - Anne Lengauer
When: 10th till 11th May 2008
Where: Grace Joel retirement Village, 184 St Heliers Bay Road, St Heliers, Auckland
Website: Anne Lengauer
Opening night 9th May 6.00-8.00

Artshowcase to be opened by Peter Webb of Peter Webb Galleries Ltd. This features work from members of the Auckland East Arts Council


New Zealand Academy of Fine Arts Exhibition
When: 10th - 25th May 2008
Where: New Zealand Academy of Fine Arts, Academy Galleries, 1 Queens Wharf, Wellington
Participating Guild Artists: Ronda Turk

Open themed Exhibition of selected works in all media by New Zealand artists.


Baradene College Art Exhibition
When: 16th -18th May 2008
Where: Baradene College, Victoria Avenue, Remuera, Auckland
Participating Guild Artists: Tessa Birks, Sally Blyth, Anne Lengauer and Sarah Woodward

An annual event showcasing a wide variety of artists


Earth, Water, Fire - A Solo Exhibition
When: 24th May - 13th June 2008
Where: Arts Desire Gallery, 3 Neville Street, Warkworth, Auckland
Participating Guild Artist: Catherine Outwin

A selection of Catherine's latest works, Beautiful and Unique Mixed Media and Resin Paintings.


Solo Exhibition - Shelly van Soest
When: 26th May - 1st June 2008
Where: Gallery O, Christchurch Arts Centre, Worcester Blvd, Christchurch
Website: Shelly van Soest
Open daily 10am until 5pm.

Shelly's annual solo Exhibition is a collection of paintings in a mixture of styles and genre's all inspired by New Zealand's diverse landscape, images of popular culture and Kiwiana. The exhibition will be available to view on shellyvansoestartist.blogspot.com from the 26th of may.