Waitakere’s Artists Open Their Doors

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21 February, 2007

Waitakere’s Artists Open Their Doors

Waitakere’s artists are opening their studios in the first weekend in March to give the public and artists a chance to meet each other and give the public an insight into their creations.

More than 120 artists will open their homes and studios to the public on Saturday and Sunday, 3 and 4 March, as part of the Third Annual Free Waitakere Artists Open Studio weekend.

Multimedia artist Jasmine Clark says opening her studio at the Corban Estate Art Centre gives her the chance to show the public what she does.

“Our studios are a great place to interact with the public – it gives us an opportunity to show them what we’re doing and to let them ask questions,” she says.

“Some people just come because they are interested while others are looking for inspiration.”

But there is also a hidden dark-side – “I’ve got to go and spend the next few days cleaning my studio,” she says.

The weekend will feature a wide range of talented artists across a range of media, including glasswork, mosaics, painting, sculpting, pottery, weaving, jewellery, batik, Maori wearable art, dolls, photography and tivaevae.

While some artists focus on displaying their current works in progress others have artwork for sale.

The free tour and open studio weekend will run from 10am to 4pm on 3 and 4 March.

A bus tour will be visiting various studios and the event is proudly brought to you by the Waitakere City Council and Waitakere Arts Network.

Brochures and maps will be available at all local galleries, libraries and CAB's.

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