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What's On in the Arts in Central Otago - March
The Poison Creek Sculpture Project is situated on a 15-hectare rugged farmland property in the Queensberry Hills. Poetry and sculpture lovers Sunny Collings and Selena Henry purchased the property which comprised a former boatbuilder's shed and a domestic water supply. They wasted no time transforming it into which a place of solitude for selected New Zealand sculptors and other artists to spend time, a location to exhibit sculpture in the wild and living quarters which double as a modest indoor space for showing small works and maquettes. Recently Poison Creek has been open for visitors to come and discover and enjoy
the sculpture in this landscape, some of which are for sale to the public. Owners expect to host open days over this year’s Easter period - keep an eye out on www.poisoncreek.nz for times and dates. Recently, the Central Otago District Arts Trust hosted our annual artists gathering. Arts Trail members were invited to listen to Andrea Lauder from Tourism Central Otago talk about ways to
increase artist visibility and maximise the advertising of our galleries, studios, and art practise in Central Otago. Andrea spoke about registering studios and galleries on the www.newzealand.com website which is used as a resource by domestic and international travellers. She discussed the benefits of aligning with the Central Otago World of Difference Brand and about penning stories of art and art practise to send through to Tourism Central Otago to use when the opportunity arises. If you were unable to attend this gathering and/ or would like to discuss some of what Andrea spoke about, please feel free to contact me. As a follow up from the presentation artists are
invited to register for two digital capability courses offered through Tourism Central Otago. If you are interested in these please get in touch and I can send you the link to register. Email Rebekah, [email protected] The Central Otago Art Society held its annual AGM at the beginning of this week. The guest speaker was
Central Otago District Council CEO Sanchia Jacobs who spoke on the council's vision for the arts in Central Otago. The Arts are addressed through the CODC Arts Strategy and identified within other Council strategies such as sustainability and open spaces. Sanchia spoke about public art, the Eden Hore collection and work happening behind the scenes to make this asset available to the public. She spoke of incorporating art into our infrastructure, including it in our parks and making it part of our cycling, wine, and food experiences. She indicated the need for a greater balance of funding between sports and the arts and spoke about the importance of art that "challenges". Her overriding message was that the council vision was ultimately based around what the Central Otago District community wants and needs. The Arts Trust would be more than happy to receive any thoughts and ideas you may
have around the arts in Central Otago so, once again, feel free to email Rebekah at [email protected] The Wakatipu Music Festival is offering people of Central Otago a singular opportunity to launch a career in the arts sector where the few coveted roles in Wakatipu are often snapped up by those with overseas experience. The
Wakatipu Music Festival is now receiving applications for 9 paid apprenticeships in their Training Ground programme. If you have a passion for the arts, are based in Central Otago, can legally work in New Zealand and have some interest and knowledge in areas like marketing and communications, catering, AV tech, stage management and production, they want to hear from you. Mentored by a professional who is a leader in their field, apprentices will deliver the presentation of the 2021 Wakatipu Music Festival. You will work with outstanding emerging artists and leading professional musicians, local performers, and local and national educators. Not only will you help spearhead the growth of arts and cultural events in the Wakatipu basin, but you will get rare hands-on professional experience in delivering a music festival. Applications close Monday 22 March. Click HERE to find out about this exciting opportunity. There is plenty happening in the arts in Central Otago in March and April. Currently at Central Stories is 'We Drove Here', this is followed by the Indigo group exhibition opening in early April. Jennifer Hay's solo exhibition 'Sweet Treats and Silverware' is on at Hullabaloo Art Space and Nigel Wilson's, 'Illustrious Land' is on show at Eade Gallery. The Clyde Theatre Group are
performing 'The Pink Hammer' and there are several concerts and shows happening in Bannockburn, Cromwell and Tarras including Ian Sinclair's, 'My Secret Life'. The Festival of Colour kicks off in Wanaka in April as does the Dunedin Arts Festival. Get along and support them and enjoy everything on in the arts in March and over the Easter break.
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