New Cuba St Gallery & Handmade Boutique Announces Exhibition

PRESS RELEASE 18th SEPTEMBER 2012

NEW CUBA ST ART GALLERY AND HANDMADE BOUTIQUE ANNOUNCES ITS EXHIBITION

‘YARN BOMB’ SHOWCASING WORKS AND INSTALLATIONS BY: Desi Liversage, Wellington Craftivism Collective, Casimar Larkin, Emanarchy, Mia Hamilton, Jane Denton, Heather Barnes, Cameron McKechnie, Angie Cairncross and Tash Barneveld

WHAT Matchbox Studios Exhibition, YARN BOMB

WHEN Opening Tuesday 25th Septmeber 6-9pm. Exhibition runs from 25th Septmber to 7th October.

WHERE Matchbox Studios, Level 1, 166 Cuba St, Te Aro, Wellington

EVERYONE IS INVITED TO ATTEND

Matchbox Studios, an exciting and diverse new art gallery and boutique shop, announce their exhibition YARN BOMB. ‘Yarn Bomb’ brings together a group of artists working with yarns and fabrics in unique ways to create an exhibition of visual delights. Some of these works have been created with political issues in mind, Some have travelled far and have stories to tell. Be sure not to miss this exhibition displaying the talent of ten NZ based textile artists.

The Matchbox Gallery has been created as a space for artists to be able to exhibit their work regardless of media, genre, personal experience or educational level. The gallery will be curated as collaboration between the gallery and the artist, producing high quality, professional and unique exhibitions. The aim of the gallery will be to appeal to a wide range of people, from the high end art collector to the up and coming artist who has never exhibited before. The gallery space is available for hire on a weekly and fortnightly basis at a rate of $250 per week, inclusive of services, e.g. full time staffing of exhibitions and free advertising. As Matchbox is committed to helping the growth of local and emerging artists, they only retain a 25% commission of all work sold. Both solo and group exhibitions are welcomed.

The Matchbox Boutique offers a unique shopping experience featuring beautiful and colourful designs, hand crafted by over 30 different local, national and international makers. Matchbox Boutique offers an accessible platform for independent, emerging and established designers to showcase their individual collections. The boutique hires display spaces with no commission, meaning that designers keep 100% of the money that they make from their designs.

Matchbox Photography Studio is available for hire, with rates ranging from $55 for an hour, $180 for a half day to $280 for a full day. The studio comes fully equipped and has excellent natural light.

ABOUT THE OWNERS Lauren Whalley and Cherry Holahan are the creative force behind Matchbox Studios. Both originally from England they are both passionate about what they do. Since completing her photography BA (Hons.) in the UK, Lauren has worked as a freelance photographer and will continue to produce her work from within the Matchbox photography studio; this will be exhibited later in the year. Lauren, who hates shopping but loves rummaging for old records in second-hand shops, is chief curator at the Matchbox Gallery. Cherry has a background in the fashion industry and has worked for several independent fashion labels in the UK, Australia and New Zealand. She previously owned independent designers boutique ‘Peep Show’ in England. As well as managing the Matchbox Boutique, Cherry also has her own label ‘threeandfour’, this will also be available in the store. Cherry likes political cross-stitching and growing her own vegetables.

MATCHBOX OPENING HOURS Monday-Friday 10-6pm, Saturday 1-5pm & Sunday 12-4pm

PHYSICAL ADDRESS Matchbox Studios, Level 1, 166 Cuba St, Te Aro, Wellington.

WEBSITE www.matchboxstudios.co.nz EMAIL hello@matchboxstudios.co.nz

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