“Love New Zealand

Restaurant and Bar
Media release

“Love New Zealand: A celebration of the unique people and places of Aotearoa.”

SkillWise in partnership with Sezn are proud to announce the launch of a multimedia exhibition, to be held at Sezn Restaurant and Bar, 705 Gloucester Street, Christchurch.

The exhibition is to be launched on Monday 15th June 2009 with a private opening function at 6.00pm followed by a public opening at 7.30pm, with works remaining on show at Sezn for an 8 week period.

The works included in the exhibition come from the diverse talents of SkillWise clients with works in a variety of media from pencil and paint, to ceramics and limestone.
Some of the artists are displaying work for the first time, whereas others have previously exhibited at COCA gallery or the IHC Telecom Art Awards.

SkillWise supports adults with intellectual disabilities to actively participate in their communities. This is achieved through supporting people in training, recreation and work experience opportunities. For more information on the opportunities that SkillWise provides please visit the website, www.skillwise.org.nz

For more information on Sezn, please visit their website www.sezn.co.nz

The works in the exhibition are as a result of the ongoing art program provided by the Community Support Team at Skillwise and from the partnership arrangements we foster with Te Pani Trust and the Canterbury Potters Association.

All displayed works will be available to purchase.

We would like to thank The Keith Laugesen Charitable Trust for their generous support of SkillWise’s art and photography programs, we also like to acknowledge Mak’s Photos and The Drawing Room, suppliers of materials for the exhibition.

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