NEW VENUE for GIFTED SANDS 2008

Planning is underway for Gifted Sands 2008, the 8th annual exhibition of local artists to be held in Mahia. The exhibition will be at a new venue, Mokotahi Hall in Ratau Street, Mahia Beach.

For the past two years, the exhibition has been for one day only. This year it has been extended and will be held on Saturday January 5th 10.00a.m. to 5.00 p.m. and Sunday January 6th from 10.00a.m. to 12 noon.

Since the last Gifted Sands, the leading artists have extended their own practice and shared their skills with many others. Ngaromoana Raureti-Tomoana has undertaken postgraduate study with Massey University; our Iwitea whänau Parekura Robinson, Pita Walker-Robinson and Nigel How have run several marae arts wänanga; Desna Whaanga-Schollum has had a solo exhibition at Aveia Gallery in Auckland, and Trevor Sparks has run a workshop in Wairoa.

The organisers of Gifted Sands look forward to seeing the loyal supporters of Gifted Sands, without whom the exhibition would not happen, as well as meeting those who have not had the opportunity to view local artists’ work before.

Any enquiries can be made to Mere Whaanga (06 837 5532) or Joan Ropiha (06 8375 665).