Theme Week Challenges

Every fortnight members are given a theme. They have the next 2 weeks to create an artwork that represents that 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 were the winners of the last 2 theme challenges:

PEOPLE'S CHOICE and MOST CREATIVE USE OF THEME
"WATER" theme (5/4/09):

Marlene Faithful - "Hokianga Reflection"

PEOPLE'S CHOICE and MOST CREATIVE USE OF THEME
"AUTUMN" theme (19/4/09):


Aisling Bourne - "The Woodpile"

Annual Royal Easter Show - This Weekend!

The Royal Easter Show is on again!
9-13th April at the ASB Showgrounds, 217 Greenlane West, Greenlane, Auckland.

Included is the annual Royal Easter Show Art Awards.
Involved in this years event is Liz de King, Angela Laby, Sophia Elise, Jane Bold, Anne Lengauer, Natalie Makeef and Ingrid Boot.
Goodluck Girls!!!

If you are in the area the Easter Show is always well worth a visit. For more details visit: http://www.royaleastershow.co.nz/

Our Members in the spotlight

A while ago we put out the call to support one of our artists Amanda Cass who was one of 3 finalists in the Marlborough Section of the Yellow Art Awards with her work "Planet Marlborough". This competition helps determine what will be on the front cover of the White Pages!



We are thrilled to announce that Amanda won her section and her beautiful artwork is now proudly displayed on the front of the latest Marlborough Telephone book.

Congratulations Amanda!

If you live in Waikato, King Country & Thames Valley - Otago - Timaru & Oamaru - Wellington - Wanganui - Hawke's Bay, entries are still open for your areas, you have until the 22nd of May so get your thinking caps on now!
Details on how to enter including entry forms can be found at http://www.ypgartawards.co.nz/entry_details.html

Photography Challenge - Wild (30/3/09)

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.

Here are the winners of the "WILD" theme (30/3/09)

PEOPLE'S CHOICE:

Jo Wright - "Untitled 2"

MOST CREATIVE USE OF THEME:

Helen Sherrock - "Wild Leap"