HVCA Newsletter June 15th – 30th 2011

HVCA Newsletter
JUNE 15th – 30th 2011

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CONCERTS

NZ PREMIERE OF ALFRED HILL’s VIOLA CONCERTO

Hutt Valley Orchestra are proud to present a lovely afternoon of Bizet, Corelli, Debussy & Dvorak conducted by Brent Stewart with John Roxburgh on viola, along with the Gallery Music Centre Orchestra which consists mainly of young musicians.

Date Saturday 18th June
Time 3.30 p.m.
Venue St James Church, Woburn Road , Lower Hutt
Tickets $15 / $12 student / $8 children
Info www.hvo.org.nz

CREATIVE WORKSHOPS

CREATIVE WRITING WORKSHOP for ADULTS : PART 2

Following the success of Part 1, here’s another chance to test out your writing skills tutored by Janice Marriott.

Date Saturday June 18th
Times 9.30 a.m. – 12.30 p.m.
Venue The Katherine Mansfield Birthplace, 25 Tinakori Road , Thorndon
Tickets $80
Info Reservations 04 473 7268 or email kmbirthplace@xtra.co.nz

CRAFT CLASSES

If you missed Parts 1, 2 & 3 of Make your own schoolhouse scrapbook then there’s still time to do Part 4

Date Part 4 : Wednesday 22nd June
Time 7 – 8 p.m.
Venue Naenae Christian Church, 1 Seddon St , Naenae
Info Call Ralph for more info on 04 567 9731

EXHIBITIONS

MY WORLD

Alexander Sparrow is hoping to raise funds to go to a 10-day workshop at Shakespeare’s Globe in London and in connection with this is exhibiting some of his paintings and drawings, mainly portraiture. All the paintings are for sale with proceeds going towards Sparrow’s trip to London .

When until June 24th
Time 10 – 3.00 p.m. Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri
Where Farsite Gallery, Doreen Doolan Mall, off Jackson St , Petone
Info Catherine Green 04 568 3488 or email mail@hvca.org.nz

TWO ROADS

Janie Nott and Victoria Cassells from Greytown are holding a joint exhibition at the Red Roof Gallery in Eastbourne . The exhibition promises two different distinct flavours.

Date Ongoing – phone for opening dates
Times Wed – Fri 10 a.m. – 4.30 p.m. / Sat 10.30 – 3pm / Sun 11 – 3p.m.
Venue Red Roof Gallery, 3 Oroua St , Eastbourne, Lower Hutt
Info Call 04 562 8400

STUDENT ART EXHIBITION

Students will be showing works from certificate through to advanced diploma. Opening night is this Thursday with a 7pm tour and artist talk for the deaf community, followed by a 7.30 p.m. tour and artist talk for others.

Opening Thursday 16th June
Dates 17th – 19th June
Times 10 – 4 p.m.
Venue The Learning Connexion, 182 Eastern Hutt Road , Taita
Info www.tlc.ac.nz

SMALL STORIES / LES PETITES HISTOIRES

French artist, Isabelle Staron Tutugoro, is launching her latest exhibition this Friday. It was originally planned for the Salamander Gallery, Christchurch and is delighted to have finally found a space to rest its weary head. Since 1996 Staron-Tutogoro has lived in New Caledonia surrounded by the vibrant and historic Kanak culture and she has spent time researching petroglyphs in a variety of places including Samoa , Australia , Easter Island and Tahiti .

Opening Friday 17th June
Until Open Tues – Sat until July 8th
Venue Lesa Gallery, 268 Jackson St , Petone
Info 04 589 6668

ARTIST TALK & EXHIBITION

Wellington artist Simon Morris joins curator Emma Bugden in conversation about his practice and new wall painting at The Dowse, ‘Blue Water Colour’.

Talk Sat 25th June at 1p.m. FREE
Exhibition The Dowse from 18th June – 18th Sept : Blue Water Colour : FREE

TOY STORY

Works from the Wallace Trust Collection. Inspired by the 1995 Pixar film, this is a show about childhood imagining, a rich terrain for thinking, imagining and inventing.

Dates 18th June – 18th September
Venue The Dowse
Cost Free
Info 04 570 6500 or email dowsebookings@huttcity.govt.nz

MISCELLANEOUS

HUTT HISTORY

Come and hear Warwick Johnston talk about a possible resurgence in Hutt history and people’s interest in heritage. Talk follows the Friends of Hutt City Libraries AGM. Wine & cheese served.

Date Thursday 16th June
Time 7.30 p.m.
Venue Petone Library, Britannia St , Petone

THE ART OF KARANGA

Ever wanted to know more abut the welcome call onto a marae given by women? Well this is your chance to find out more at a Karanga Wananga led by Huhana Clark & Charmaine Peachey.

Date June 17 – 19th
Venue Koraunui Marae, 152 Stokes Valley Road , Lower Hutt
Tickets $50
Contact Huhana 04 977 2473 / 939 7157 or email huhanaclark@gmail.com

HV COMMUNITY DANCE

Come along for a fun night of ballroom, Latin, rock n roll.

Date Saturday 18th June at 8 p.m.
Venue Naenae College Hall, Naenae
Tickets $15 (includes band and supper)
Info Call Alan / Jan 04 971 6103 or 569 3232

ANTIQUES & COLLECTABLES SHOW

Come along and see exhibits, sales tables and refreshments. Hosted by the Wellington Antique Bottle & Collectables Club

Date Sunday 19th June
Time 9.30 – 3.00 p.m.
Venue Horticultural Hall, Laings Road , Lower Hutt

CALL FOR ENTRIES : AESTHETICA CREATIVE WORKS COMPETITION 2011

Now in its 4th year, the competition is dedicated to celebrating and championing creative talent across the disciplines and welcomes entries from poets and writers as well as artists working in any medium including sculpture, textiles, photography, digital art, paint, ceramics and more!! Winners and finalists are published in the Aesthetica Creative Works Annual with winners receiving the equivalent of approximately $993 plus other prizes.

Competition 3 categories : Artwork & Photography / Poetry / Fiction
Date Deadline for submissions : 31st August 2011
Entry fee $20 (allows submission of 2 images / 2 poems or 2 short stories
Info www.aestheticamagazine.com/submission_guide.htm

FEATURED ORGANISATION : TAKE 5 & TE WHARE MARAMA
This non profit community organisation supports people whose lives have been impacted by the experience of mental illness. Bring your ideas to fruition with the help of dedicated tutors who give individual attention for artistic development.
The Te Whare Marama art studios are open Monday to Friday to provide a creative focus for artists to develop skills in a variety of media. We plan to launch a new exhibition every 6 – 8 weeks. We offer a wide range of fantastic visual art workshops for beginners – experienced artists including bone carving, ceramics, drawing and painting.
Contact Info : 212 Knights Road , Waterloo , Lower Hutt Tel : 04 569 3162 / 7271

Hutt Valley Community Arts / Farsite Gallery / The Arts Hub
Doreen Doolan Mall, Jackson St, Petone : 04 568 3488 www.hvca.org.nz

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