MEDIA RELEASE: AFFORDABLE ART FOR ALL!
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Napier Girls’ High School’s first annual Affordable Art Exhibition will showcase quality art at bargain prices.
To be held 27-29 March, the fundraising exhibition will give art lovers a chance to view over 200 pieces of art from 50
professional artists, as well as work created by students and teachers.
With every piece of art priced at $1,000 or less, the exhibition will provide a unique opportunity to start an art
collection or add to treasures already owned. Examples of some of the artwork on offer over the weekend can be viewed on
the Affordable Art Exhibition Napier Facebook site www.facebook.com/AffordableArtExhibitionNapier
Local artist Heather Wilson and a small group of other parents of Napier Girls’ High students are the driving force
behind the event, which will feature the work of artists from around Hawke’s Bay and beyond.
“The artwork is of a particularly high standard and we feel privileged to be showcasing work from some of New Zealand’s
most talented artists.”
This year the funds raised will be used to facilitate the girls in making well-informed choices as they move from Napier
Girls’ High School into tertiary education and careers.
“The fundraiser is not only an entertaining way to raise money for the school’s transition to work programmes, but has
also allowed students to gain hands-on experience of an art exhibition,” says Heather.
“This is a first for Napier Girls’ High, and has provided students with an opportunity to see first-hand how an
exhibition works. Having been involved in art exhibitions around the country, I saw an opportunity for the girls to gain
insight into the art world, and also for the school to raise funds and provide an interesting community event at the
same time.”
The fundraising weekend will be launched with a ticketed Opening Night event followed by a two-day exhibition, with
entry by gold coin donation.
Tickets to the Opening Night are $30 per person (includes drinks, nibbles, an opportunity to meet artists and the first
opportunity to buy art). Tickets are available from the Napier Girls’ High School office, Devine Computing in Napier or
email nghsartexhib@gmail.com There will also be door sales on the night. In addition, raffle tickets are on sale, with
four artworks as prizes.
Six Foundation Sponsors have helped make the inaugural event possible.