Mercury Bay Art Escape - Art Tour Coromandel Peninsula New Zealand


February
26, 27 & 28 and
March 5,6 & 7

Coromandel Peninsula
New Zealand

Look for the bright yellow flags at each of the participating studios

 


Former Governor General, Auckland Mayor and Arts and Community advocate, Dame Cath Tizard to host the 2010 Art Escape Opening Reception/Taste of the Tour!

 

Exciting 2 consecutive weekend event planned for 2010 Art Escape

A self drive Art Tour of Artists Studios and related Art Events around Mercury Bay
on the East Coast of the Coromandel Peninsula New Zealand

 

This annual Coromandel art event held over 2 long weekends in Feb/Mar showcases a diverse group of workingartist studios and includes painters, sculptors, jewellers, printmakers and ceramic artists.
Immerse yourself in an amazing tour of the arts, meet the artists and purchase art from respected and emerging Mercury Bay artists. The opening day of the tour will culminate in an Opening Reception  see more details on What's On Never before has such a large diverse group of exciting artistic talent from the Coromandel been presented to the public.

See Programme Guide and Opening Reception Tickets for a list of locations to purchase a detailed 16 page Programme guide ($5.00) and Opening Reception tickets ($35)

 

 

OPENING RECEPTION
Taste of The Tour Exhibition r
Friday, 26th February from 5:30 pm
at Hot Waves Café

Hot Waves Cafe

Art Escape 2010 presents the Opening Reception, Exhibition and Awards Evening at Hot Waves Café, Hot Water Beach.

A wonderful and unique ‘preview’ (Taste of the Tour) exhibition will feature one special piece of work from each of our artists with media ranging from painting, sculpture, ceramics, photography and fibre art to  jewellery. Nationally known collector and founder of the Wallace Arts Trust, James Wallace and leading ceramic artist Bronwynne Cornish will be attending to select their favorite pieces for personal awards in both the 2D and 3D categories.  

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Wine & Music Festival
Saturday, 27th February from 4 to7pm Mercury Bay Estate

After a busy day visiting artists studios, enjoy the opportunity to relax in the early evening and sample local wine, platters of food and live music in the beautiful setting of the vineyard. more information

Live Music at Eggsentric Cafe
Friday, 5th March 2010

Tamara Rickett performing with members of the Mamaku Project on Friday March 5. Tamara has a deeply soulful, sexy blues voice and a sophisticated yet playful approach to songwriting. One of the most exciting up and coming artists on the musical horizon.
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The Coromandel Peninsula is a haven of inspiration and I am proud to call it home. The red and green hues of the pohutukawa trees surrounding our coastline make a vibrant contrast to the turquoise blue water, ever changing sunsets and the majestic Shakespeare’s Cliff and Cathedral Cove – an artists Mecca.
The Mercury Bay Art Escape showcases the creative and inspirational vibrancy of the region’s many talented artists, who lead the way in opening doors and minds by their impressions.I welcome visitors, art buffs and those looking for visual adventure, to share in the beauty and hospitality this favoured event offers. Be inspired!
Sandra Goudie | MP for Coromandel

 

Airdrie Hamilton • Alan Rhodes • Alison Brown • Betty Collings • Bill Cummings • Billie Mallet • Bruno Gaebler • Clare Elliot • Claire Grover • Colenso Country Cafe • Dave Fowell • Eggsentric Cafe • Frans van Hoppe • Gary Burrett • Gary Nevin • George Baloghy • Gian McGregor • Hot Waves Cafe • Ian Thorne • Ian Webster • Jacqueline Elley • Jill Cameron • Judy Meehl  • Lynda Vugler • Little Gallery of Fine Arts • Liz Hart • Lutz Gaebler • Lucy Horne • Mara Hermann • Martin Jakowitsch • Meg Auth • Michael Smither • Moko Gallery • Paula McNeill • Rachel Olsen • Roland Baumgart • Souzie Speerstra • Susan Dunster • Susan Stent • Tim Aldrich • Virginia O'Sullivan • Verena Tagmann • Whitianga Art Group • Zoe Cutfield     copyright policy
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