The 2013 MERCURY BAY ART ESCAPE TOUR, the self drive tour of open artists studios, will take place over the two weekends of March 2 & 3 and March 9 & 10. The Opening of the Taste of the Tour Exhibition at Hot Waves Cafe, Hot Water Beach will be on Friday 1 March. |
| For information of both of these events sign up as an email Member here so you get early news of this popular art event. 2013 ART ESCAPE LONG LUNCH. Many patrons have asked when this fun gourmet event is happening again! Planning is already under way for our third long Long Lunch on Sunday, January 6 2013 so sign up here so you can be sure to get an invitation! |
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Artists and visitors to the opening of The Showcase Exhibition were treated with an amusing and inspiring speech by one of New Zealand's best known contemporary artists, Dick Frizzell on Friday 9 March at Hot Waves Cafe at Hot Water Beach. He emphasised the importance of regional art in the New Zealand artscape and encouraged us all to support and appreciate our local artists.
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Dick Frizzell making his speech at the opening of the Showcase Exhibition at Hot Waves Cafe. |
Nationally recognised art collector and philanthropist Sir James Wallace has become the first patron of the newly-formed Mercury Bay Art Escape Trust. Sir James donated $1000 to the trust, presenting the gift at the opening of the 2011 Art Escape at Hot Waves Cafe, Hot Water Beach, on February 25, 2011.
The trust has been formed to make art lovers and art buyers throughout New Zealand aware of the richness, quality and eclectic character of the art scene in Mercury Bay on the Coromandel Peninsula. read more • about the trust |