Art in the Parks  Celebration of the Arts  is just around the corner!  6^th March 9a.m. – 5p.m. held at the beautiful historic village of Shantytown.  Sunday 7^th 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 6^th 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.

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

 

The 2010 Arts Festival: ART IN THE PARK IS TO BE HELD ON 6 MARCH 2010 FROM 9a.m. – 5p.m.  and on 7 MARCH from 9.a.m. – 1p.m.
Be sure to be at the event to enjoy all it has to offer.  It promises to be a very special event. On Sunday 7^th ONLY the visual and performing arts  will be on offer – the caterers, Art Activity and Young People’s Art Exhibition will have closed on Saturday evening 5p.m. We look forward to seeing you there – don’t miss this spectacular Festival of Arts.  Watch this space for a full programme towards the middle of February.

Below are some photos from Art In The Park 2009. Click on the images to see full size version.

Crowds in the street at Shantytown for Art in the Park	Stu Duval, well known storyteller, captivates the audience at Art in the Park	Just Jazz entertains at Art in the Park
Little mermaids dancing for the crowds	Bob McQuarrie, potter, demonstrates for the young people	Visitors enjoy the art displays
Bellikiss Tribal Dancers dance in the street at Shantytown for Art in the Park	The Art Activity Tent was rocking at Art in the Park	People entering the Gold Nugget Hotel to view the artworks on display
The Multiple Sclerosis Group kept everyone happy throughout the day	Natalie Tate busy with a portrait at Art in the Park	The Grey district Mayor, Tony Kokshoorn. Delighted with the way the day was going
The Art Activity Tent was rocking at Art in the Park	Children fascinated with Bellikiss Tribal Style Dancers	Jo Keppel and her artwork displayed at Art in the Park
	Austen Deans – guest of honour at Art in the Park

Photos courtesy of  Sean Coleman;  Murry Cave;  Simon Ede;  Wendy Ross and Ashley Morley

Below are some photos from Art In The Park 2008. Click on the images to see full size version.