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AN ART LOVERS’ EVENT!
Art in the Parks Celebration of the Arts is just around the corner! 6th March 9a.m. – 5p.m. held at the beautiful historic village of Shantytown. Sunday 7th March 9a.m. – 1p.m. On Sunday only the visual and performing artists will be on site – this gives viewers another opportunity to see and purchase a piece of spectacular artwork directly from the artist.
On Saturday 6th a feast for art lovers’ and those just wishing to browse. There is something on offer for everyone in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. There will be a large diversity of art styles – painters, potters, sculptors, portraitists, carvers (jade and wood), beads to dazzle, textile art, floral art and much more.
The Top Twenty artists from 2009 will all be present, plus many more new talented artists from the West Coast. In addition Ian Hamlin from Wellington, Ann Wilson with her beautiful pastels from Christchurch, Rachel Hirabayashi from Cromwell and Joel and Emily Bolton from Nelson will be our guest artists of the year. Joel will be doing pencil portraits on site all day – make a point of seeing him at work. Many of the artists will be working on site, giving the public an opportunity to meet and talk to the artists. (See the list of artists below).
A Performing Arts programme will keep you entertained throughout the day on Saturday and up until 2p.m. on Sunday. The Greymouth Municipal Brass Band will start the performing arts from 9.45a.m. Once again the ever popular JUST JAZZ will keep your feet tapping, The Silvertones will delight, Planet Paris pleases all ears and Craig Soster on the guitar is a pleasure to listen to. In addition the exotic and colourful Nkange Kwambile belly dancers will enthral, as will the exciting song writer and singer, Carmen Salvadore, direct from Chile with her 5 piece band. The talented Red Dance group will bring the programme to an end. There is plenty of space in the street to join in the fun and get your feet moving. On Sunday Kokatahi Band, Carmen Salavadore, Planet Paris, and I.D. Crisis with Jimmy Cory, singer, accompanying himself on his acoustic guitar, will be performing.
The Solid Energy Art Activity Tent will be in full swing once again, under Susan Smith’s creative eye. Here all ages can try their hand at different art techniques with experienced artists on site to lend a hand. The Young People’s Art Exhibition will be in a marquee alongside the SE AAT and young people from the West Coast will be showcasing their talent and maybe even selling. Take the time to see what amazing talent there is to be found amongst our young people on the West Coast. Some young buskers will be performing here too.
Alongside both of these marquees, International Graffiti Artist, Eric Orr of the USA, will be back to add a different flavour to Art in the Park. He will be demonstrating his art throughout the day – all ages will be given the opportunity to paint with him.
There will be demonstrations right throughout the Village – be sure to check your programme and see it ALL. The Forge will be operating and Noel Finnerty will once again awe the crowds as he creates beautiful art objects in the flames. Alongside him John Worthington will be exhibiting and selling his special handcrafted knives, Westland Cake Decorators will not only be selling some of their beautiful cakes, but also demonstrating cake icing during the day. The Grey Valley Quilters will be demonstrating the making of a beautiful quilt and are full of fun while they work. We are pleased to say the Buller Blacksmiths will be back at the 2nd Forge demonstrating a variety of techniques and enjoying the day to the full!
In the Gem & Mineral Hall a variety of beautiful handcrafted jade and bead work will be on display. A jade carver will be demonstrating his skills on and off during the day.
Performance Poetry by ever-popular Greg O’Connell and some young supporters will entertain in the Church interspersed with story telling by Elspeth Auchinvole and Jane Darling. In the Church grounds Rebecca Haldane will be doing floral demonstrations.
As if this isn’t enough, Art in the Park is bringing in 6 extra caterers to take some pressure off Shantytown’s Everybody’s Tea Room, so there will be loads of delicious food to be sampled.
In addition to the above (and not all has been revealed!!) there is the exciting Shantytown Village to explore, train and jigger rides to be had, gold panning and much much more. There are Shire horses at Shantytown and horse rides will be available. ALL of this for only a $5 entrance fee for 18’s and over – under 18 free. Retain your programme from Saturday and you will have FREE entrance again on Sunday to enjoy and revisit the Visual and Performing Arts. Without a programme the normal Shantytown entrance fee applies on Sunday 7th.
Cliff Sandrey will once again be running his buses to and from town, dropping passengers off right at the entrance to Shantytown – for a gold coin donation per ride. If you wish to drive – there is plenty of parking and great parking marshals to assist.
Be sure not to miss this vibrant and fun packed event of art and entertainment. It is unique – the only one of it’s kind on South Island.
Art in the Park is extremely grateful to the sponsors who have made this event possible viz. YOUTHTOWN, SOLID ENERGY, SHANTYTOWN, GUEST TV, COGS, CREATIVE NZ AND GREY DISTRICT COUNCIL, DEVELOPMENT WEST COAST.
Sincere thanks also to CLIFF SANDREY for running his buses. This year Cliff will offer transport from Hokitika’s I-Site at _+_ 9.30a.m. and 12 noon. He requests people phone his office in Greymouth so he can have an indication of numbers - this impacts on which buses he takes to Hokitika
VISUAL ARTISTS 2010
MINERS HALL
Apse, Andris
Bell, Ben
Bell Jules
Bolton, Joel (Saturday only – on stage)
Brooker Sheryl and Cyril Hector
Brough Catherine
Carruthers Fiona
Cotton Jill
Greymouth Photographic Club (stage and Saturday only)
Hale Alison
Hamlin Ian
Howard Margaret
Irwin Michelle
Jacobs Robyn
Lewis Chris
Lindbom Pat
McDougall Rory Gold Nugget
McQuarrie Barbara Gold Nugget
McQuarrie Bob Gold Nugget
Nimmo Stewart
Riley Jane
Salt Terry
Schacke Juergen
Trolle Brent
Wilson Ann
WELSHMANS HALL
Brown Tony
Coleman Lyn
Dolamore Pat Saturday only
Ewan Tony on deck
Finnerty Michael Saturday only
Foster Marybella Saturday only
Gray Charlie
Hay and Morley
Hirayabashi Rachel Saturday only
Holmes Linda Saturday only
Hutchinson Gwen Saturday only
James Mark Saturday only
Keppell Jo Saturday only
Leach Jeremy
Moon Arna
Passuello Elizabeth
Pope-Smith Eve
Runanga School Saturday only
Tai Poutini Art Grp
Vaega Ruth
Wallace Margaret-Mary Saturday only
Webster Chris Saturday only
GEM AND MINERAL HALL
McAdam Karen
Scott Janice
Thomas Jenny
Trounson Marlene
Tumahai Jools and Pierre
LIVERY STABLE – John Worthington
FORGE – Noel Finnerty
ROSS HALL – Greymouth Quilters
MASONIC LODGE – Westland Cake Decorators
OUTSIDE CHURCH – Rebecca Haldane – Floral Art
YOUNG PEOPLE’S ART EXHIBITION
Westland High
John Paul II High
Jenny Edwards
Harry Bell
PHOTOS PROVIDED BY COURTESY OF STEWART NIMMO PHOTOS, ASHLEY MORLEY AND SIMON EDE