11 May 2012

Going artsMAD at Arts Village again

Rotorua District Council (RDC) is presenting its second ‘artsMAD’ (arts, media, architecture and design) evening this year at Rotorua Arts Village next week.

Local art lovers are encouraged to get to the dynamic presentation on Wednesday 19 May from 5.30pm to hear what makes some of Rotorua’s best creative talent tick. Presenters talk for six minutes about what they do and what and who has inspired them.

RDC community arts officer Kiri Jarden says she is excited Rotorua artists, designers, adventurers, community and business entrepreneurs are eager to pass on their knowledge to local art buffs.

“The event is about learning more about the amazing people in our community from all walks of life.

“It’s about reigniting our own passion and maybe inspiring us into new territories.”

Speakers include craft artist and stilt teacher Julie Voss; scientist and Nobel Peace prize recipient Justin Ford-Robertson; web designer Narissa Bayler; bookshop manager Fraser Newman; weaver, digital and performance artist Richard Kereopa; still and moving image producer Cinzia PR Mike Jonathan; and taa moko fused with henna tattooing artist Gina Wright.

Doors open at Rotorua Arts Village at 5.30pm. Entry is by gold coin.

The artsMAD project is supported by Rotorua District Council, Rotorua Trust, Rotorua Arts Village, and community artist Jill Walker.

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