Theme Week Challenge - Communication (23/6/08)

Every fortnight members are given a theme. They have the next 2 weeks to create an artwork that represents that theme. These will often incorporate a certain technique, style, colour etc as an additional challenge for members. These challenges are completely voluntary. Submissions must be original and be completed during the 2 week time-frame. Members may choose to interpret the theme in any way they wish.

These were the winners of the "COMMUNICATION" theme (23/6/08)Members had to incorporate the colour green into this challenge.

PEOPLE'S CHOICE AND MOST CREATIVE USE OF THEME:

Anni Morris "Playing Footsie"

Announcement - New NZ Art Guild Dedicated Venue

Hot on the heels of the last announcement the NZ Art Guild Management team are extremely excited to announce a second new venue solely for NZ Art Guild Members.

Mercure Hotel Windsor is located in the heart of Auckland City on Queen Street, close to entertainment and shopping precincts. This 1936 heritage listed building is a boutique style hotel with restaurant and bar.

Artwork will be exhibited in the entrance, restaurant and bar area as well as the first floor.

The first exhibition will be hung in the early September and will be rotated on a 3 monthly basis.

NEWS FLASH!!!

Media release – June 26, 2008 Secret collaborative work by 88 NZ artists to be unveiled in Takapuna next Tuesday

Eighty eight artists have contributed to produce one large piece of art for the New Zealand Art Guild’s annual exhibition opening at at Takapuna next week.

The merging of all the small paintings creates one large piece of art with proceeds going to the Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand.

Guild spokeswoman Sophia Elise said the image of the collaborative work would not be known until the opening night at the Bruce mason Centre next Tuesday, July 1.

"It is being kept secret, even from those participating in it, until the opening night unveiling. And we’re thrilled to be working with the foundation this year to increase awareness and help people suffering from mental health problems."

Elise said 20 percent of the proceeds from the annual exhibition sale will be donated to the foundation. The artwork will be auctioned on Trademe July 19-29.

The NZ Art Guild was formed in 2004 to promote artists at all stages of their careers.

Media advisory: For further information, comment, photos, or interview contact Sophia Elise on 027 630 1810 or Kip Brook at Word of Mouth Media NZ on 03 374 5426 or 0275033 855 or http://www.wordofmouthnz.com/

Photography Challenge - Guess what it is (16/6/08)

Every fortnight members are given a theme. They have the next 2 weeks to take a photograph that represents the theme. These challenges are completely voluntary. Submissions must be original and be completed during the 2 week time-frame. Members may choose to interpret the theme in any way they wish.

These Photographs were the winners of the "Guess what it is" theme (16/6/08)

PEOPLE'S CHOICE


Helen Sherrock -"Sloppy Kiss"

MOST CREATIVE USE OF THEME


Helen Sherrock - "Hot Topic"

Theme Week Challenge - Nature (9/6/08)

Every fortnight members are given a theme. They have the next 2 weeks to create an artwork that represents that theme. These will often incorporate a certain technique, style, colour etc as an additional challenge for members. These challenges are completely voluntary. Submissions must be original and be completed during the 2 week time-frame. Members may choose to interpret the theme in any way they wish.

These were the winners of the "NATURE" theme (9/6/08)
Members had to incorporate colour theory into this challenge.

PEOPLE'S CHOICE

Helen Sherrock "Tranquil Waters"

MOST CREATIVE USE OF THEME

Melissa Muirhead "Eve contemplating"

Masters Month Challenge - Holly Schapker (2/6/08)

Every month members are given an artist to study. They have the next 4 weeks to paint/create something inspired by the work of that artist. These challenges are completely voluntary. Submissions must be original, be of any size, medium or style, must adhere to copyright laws and be completed during the 4 week time-frame.

The following paintings were the winners of the "HOLLY SCHAPKER" theme (2/6/08)

PEOPLE'S CHOICE

Helen Sherrock - "Beyond the Lillies"

MOST CREATIVE USE OF THEME

Jane Bold - "Bush Lights"

ANNOUNCEMENT - New NZ Art Guild Dedicated Venue

The NZ Art Guild Management team are extremely excited to announce a new venue solely for NZ Art Guild Members.

The Mercure Hotel in Downtown Auckland at the bottom of Queen Street, by the Viaduct. The hotel is one of the oldest in Auckland and has expansive sea and city views from the restaurant at the top of the hotel.

Artwork will be exhibited in the restaurant and bar area as well as the main foyer/stairwell that leads to the 6 conference rooms.

The first exhibition will be hung in the next couple of weeks and will be rotated on a 3 monthly basis. Members exhibiting in the first exhibition are Terri Dangen, Catherine Outwin, Tony Brown, Sue Keast and Jennifer Christiansen.

Tony Reihana Brown - "Wahine Ataahua"