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Kirsty's Twist on Van Gogh

Kirsty held her first solo exhibition on Wednesday 2nd March 2022. Through these painting's Kirsty explored Vincent Van Gogh's style of painting, as well as experimenting with colours and new techniques. Hear Kirsty talk about her journey while working towards her exhibition....

CONTRACT WINNERS

As part of the Ministry of Culture and Heritage Nga What Auaha Creative Spaces Funding, Arts for Health has been selected along with 17 other providers in the Cultural Regeneration Fund, Round 1, to open access to inspiring culture experiences. This means that Arts for Health, from 12th July 2021, will be able to operate five days per week to meet the needs of the community.  There are some great programmes and workshops planned which will be accessible to the public. We hope that these ext...

20 YEARS SERVICE

In July 2001 Lynda Preest joined Arts for Health as their administrator. This month we celebrate 20 years of service with a little get-together with some of the artists and team. Lynda was joined by her husband Kevin and she shared a few stories of "the good old days".  Lynda was gifted an original gouache painting of Opito Bay by artist Maisie Bryenton.  ...

ART COMPETITION WINNER

Our annual community art competition and exhibition held at Artspost, was won by local artist Elwyn Stone with her acrylic piece called "Teamwork Makes the Dream Work".  Arts for Health was supported by community and local artists and filled all three galleries at Artspost.  The competition was judged by local arts educators Jacqui Kruger and Peter Faulkner.   Opening night was standing room only and several pieces sold on the night.  Thank you to all the wonderful peopl...

COLD WAX MEDIUM WORKSHOP

Saturday 27 March 10am-3pm Do you want to try painting with Cold Wax Medium? CWM is a fun way to paint – you will find new ways of expression by incorporating drawing, mono-printing and texture into translucent layers of visual richness.  Unlike encaustic, CWM is non-toxic and needs no heat to use. The medium is suitable for all styles - and for all artists - whether beginner or expert. Janet Mazenier will lead the workshop; she has a formal background in training, and is a full-time pra...

GOUACHE PAINTING FOR BEGINNERS

Come and join us on Friday mornings in our Beginners and Intermediate class using Gouache.   People have been using Gouache for the last 1200 years for a whole range of creative outlets. Our tutor Maisie will introduce you to the basics of using gouache.  We will supply all the materials and equipment, and you will go home with your own painting or paintings at the end of 8 weeks.  This is a small class of no more than eight people. Dates - Every Friday morning 10am - 11.30am...

FAMILY ART NIGHTS

Bond alongside your little one while you both enjoy a fun and creative evening within the world of art. Make your own art works for you each to take home, facilitated by  your art tutor Rhiannon.Canvases, paints and nibbles provided. Limited spaces so book nowFirst Thursday of the month from 6.30pm-7.30pm.  5th February, 4th March, 1st April 2021Suitable for children between ages 6-14 yearsBook here    https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2021/paint-like-the-masters/hamilton Whe...

Fringe Festival Award Win

Arts for Health are pleased to be acknowledged as the Visual Art winners of the Waikato Fringe Festival 2019, ‘Make Some Noice Award’ in their inaugural exhibition ‘Thrive’. Formally a dark and dank hallway, Arts for Health’s brand new gallery received a makeover transforming into a light and airy training and educational initiative. The purpose of this new gallery was to support emerging artists as they developed the skills of exhibiting in public. Manager Cass Hendry describes the aw...

Award Winners - Arts for Health

Winners of the Te Putanga Toi Arts Access Holdsworth Creative Spaces Award 2020  Arts for Health is pleased to announce that we have won the prestigious Te Putanga Toi Arts Access Holdsworth Creative Space Award 2020.  We were recognised for our commitment to providing an accessible creative space to those with limited access to make art.  In their comments the judging panel said: “Arts For Health is an outstanding grassroots creative space, run largely by committed volunteers, ...