EVENTS

March 22nd will see Hastings City Art Gallery host a very special literary and design event. Locally based, internationally-renowned designer David Trubridge will launch his book So Far in the presence of family, friends, staff and supporters.

So Far is an autobiographical account of Trubridge’s development as a designer, weaving together his personal and creative journey with the progress of his lauded career.

Come and see us and our exhibitions over the break! We are only closed on the statutory holidays (25th and 26th of Dec, and 1st and 2nd of Jan). We're open from 10am to 4.30pm on every other day as usual.

Our fabulous new graphic designer Rachel Juno has created a beautiful range of cards to raise money for the wee one of dear friends. Little Dylan has some very intense medical treatment coming up, and Rachel is hoping to ease some of the financial strain of this.

Click here for all the info, and to find out how to buy the card sets.

Thanks a bunch!

Wellington artist Jo Torr will present a floor talk on her exhibition, Nga Kakahu, on its first day - Saturday, September 22, at 10.30am.

The newly re-branded regional art exhibition, formerly known as the Creative Hawke's Bay Invitational and now named EAST2012 will open on October 27.

The show is curated by Whanganui's Bill Milbank, who has selected 36 artists to represent his story of our region. The HCAG team is hard at work preparing the exhibition, and we look forward to opening the show.

Sincere thanks to Clearview Estate Winery for their support in producing this significant exhibition.

More information to follow over the coming weeks. 

Artists Alliance's Executive Director, Maggie Gresson will present a talk to all interested artists about the work of this organisation, and answer questions on the benefits of membership etc.

Artists Alliance is a membership based organisation established in 1991 to represent and advance the professional interests of the visual artists of Aotearoa/New Zealand.

In conjunction with the exhibition 'Sense of Place' exhibiting artist Kim Lowe will talk about working as a printmaker/artist in Christchurch and her involvement in the 'Shared Lines- Sendai /Christchurch Art Exchange 2012-2013'.

Shared Lines - Sendai/Christchurch Art Exchange 2012

As both Sendai and Christchurch are cities that were greatly affected by natural disasters in 2011 the Sendai/Christchurch Art Exchange is a project for visual artists from both cities to share their work and experiences.

Take a moment to check out this link to the trailer of this incredible film we'll be screening at the gallery on 13 April at 7pm!

It explores the psychology behind extreme sports such as basejumping and white water kayaking. It also includes local lad and world record freediver William Trubridge. Josh will be introducing the movie and answering questions afterwards.  Don't miss this one! 

http://vimeo.com/35864145

Hastings City Art Gallery invites you to hear Pip Davies deliver a Floor talk about her arts practise.  This event will take place on 1 April  2012 from 3:00pm onwards.  Pip is now showing in the Foyer gallery with her exhibition, Look at Me.  This exhibition consists of a series of portraiture paintings which explore the relationship between the viewer and sitter, in this case mothers and daughters. The exhibition runs until Sunday 15 April 2012.  Gallery hours are 10:am - 4:30pm daily.  Entry is free.

Hastings District Council currently has a vacancy at the Hastings City Art Gallery for a part-time Visitor Services and Retail Assistant, working on Sundays, 9:45am to 4:45pm.  This role is part of the Community Facilities and Programmes Group within Council.

Please view the attached PDF files for artist update and artist template.

• Regional show update for artists (PDF 500kB)
• Regional show template for artists (PDF 100kB)

The Hastings City Art Gallery will be closed on the following dates over the Christmas and New year holiday period: Dec 25, 2011 (Christmas day), Dec 26, 2011 (Boxing day), Dec 27, 2011 (Christmas holiday observed), Jan 1, 2012 (New years day), Jan 2, 2012 (New year holiday), Jan 3, 2012 (New years day observed).  The gallery will be open as usual outside of these dates, 7 days between the hours of 10am and 4.30pm.

The Hastings City Art Gallery invites you to join curator and Furniture designer, Kevin Webby to hear him deliver a  floor talk about the exhibition "Whole in the Heart" currently running in the Holt Gallery.  Sunday, November 20th at 1pm.

Female artists and friends have the opportunity to honour and farewell their mentor.  Come dressed in 50's to 60's period clothing with a plate of food to match and join us in toasting Rita.  Sunday 20th Nov - 3.30pm

Bring along your lunch and join our Director Maree Mills in Civic Square for a picnic, then guided tour of Rita Angus: Selected works.  Thurs October 27th - 12.30 - 1.30pm

Floor Talks in conjunction with ‘Game On A Selectors Choice of Contemporary New Zealand Artists’ were delivered Saturday September 10, by featured artists Paul Hartigan and Fane Flaws. Paul kicked off the afternoon giving visitors a quick history and insight to his journey through ‘The Neon Revolution’, followed by afternoon tea and the always entertaining Fane discussing his artistic history as a ‘Media Pirate – Working Across Multiple Disciplines’.

Twelve of the latest products from ten of the  top New Zealand furniture designers: Nathan Goldsworthy, Kennedy Brown (formerly Clive), Jamie McLellan, Tim Wigmore, Katy Wallace, Emma Fox Derwin and Nigel Groom, Duncan Sargent, John Calvert, Kevin Webby (Napier) and Roger Kelly (Napier).