Galleries & Museums Cook’s Gallery: Home of Wanganui Arts Society Saturdays 10 am to 4 pm. Trafalgar Place, off Ridgway St Phone 06 345 7757 www.wanganuiartsociety.co.nz COSMOPOLITAN GLASS STUDIO Wed – Sat, 10am - 3pm or by appointment 3 Rutland Street Lyndsay Patterson and Katie Brown Ph. (06) 347 1921;
[email protected]
Ivan Vostinar Gallery and Studio 7 Rangiora St, Castlecliff Tuesday – Saturday, 10am – 2pm Other times by appointment Ph: 06 927 6828 / 021 256 9236 www.vostinar.com Leftbank Art Supplies 19 Taupō Quay Mon – Fri 10am – 4pm Sat 10am to 1pm Ph 06 345 0949
[email protected] MacARTney Gallery 57 Victoria Avenue, Whanganui Weds - Sat 11 am -2pm PH 0276844215 www.facebook.com/ marionmacArt
Creations Gallery 25A Drews Avenue, Whanganui Open Wed-Sun 10am-3pm Six different artists in a creative environment Phone: 06 348-4229
MiNZ Shop/Gallery Open 7 days of the week: Mon-Fri 10am - 4pm, Sat & Sun 10am - 2pm 139 Victoria Avenue Contacts: green.gables206@xtra. co.nz
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Edith Gallery Open weekdays if exhibition in situ. Edith Gallery, Whanganui UCOL, Taupo Quay entrance. Glenys Main
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Quartz Museum Of Studio Ceramics - Rick Rudd Foundation 8 Bates Street, Whanganui Tues-Sun 10.30am-4pm By appointment 06 348 5555 Free Admission www.quartzmuseum.org.nz
FINE ARTS WHANGANUI GALLERY 17 Taupo Quay Sat 9.00 – 3.00 Tues – Fri and Sun 10.00 - 3.00 Closed Monday except public holidays www. fineartswhanganui.com Contact: 06 3482080 / 027 517 7340
Rayner Brothers Gallery 52 Guyton Street, Whanganui. Wed – Fri 12pm – 4pm, Sat 10am – 1pm. www.raynerbrothers.com
Flying Dog Studio Gallery 21 Drews Ave, upstairs. Thurs - Sat 10am - 2pm (hours may vary). Or by appointment PH 027 2557228 www.emmacunningham.co.nz
Renata’s Art & Framing 17 Taupō Quay. Mon 12.00pm – 4.00pm, Tue – Fri 10am – 5.00pm, Sat 9.30am – 1pm Ph: 06 348 4463 www.artandframing.co.nz
Sarjeant Gallery Te Whare o Rehua Whanganui Sarjeant on the Quay 38 Taupo Quay Mon - Sun, 10.30am - 4.30pm Also upstairs in the i-site, Quay Gallery Wanganui Visitor’s Centre, 31 Taupo Quay Weekdays 8.30am - 5pm, Sat/Sun 9am-3pm www.sarjeant.org.nz Space Gallery & Studios 64 Taupō Quay Tues – Thurs 10am – 2pm Friday 12 – 4pm. Ph 027 371 8595 www.spacestudiogallery.co.nz Sue Cooke Gallery & Studio 68A Guyton St. Open 1–5pm Mon–Fri or by appointment www.suecooke.co.nz TREE: Object/Space/Desire 37 Taupo Quay Open Thur, Fri and Sat 10-2 Or by appointment Ph: 027 873 3673 www.treeobjectspace.com Two Sisters Make 55 Ridgway Street Saturdays 10 - 2pm ph 0276533857 twosistersmake.com Whanganui Arts @ The Centre 19 Taupō Quay, Whanganui. Mon-Fri 10am to 4pm; Sat 9am to 1pm Phone Lidy for bookings: 027 215 1404 EFTPOS and credit card facilities www.whanganuiarts.com Wanganui Arts Society Trafalgar Place, Wanganui Opening: Monday & Tuesday 10am - Noon; Saturdays 10am-3pm.
Whanganui Regional Museum Watt Street, Wanganui. Hours: 10am – 4.30pm daily. NOW FREE TO ALL VISITORS www.wrm.org.nz WHMilbank Gallery 1b Bell Street Open Tues – Sun 11 am–5pm. A call first would ensure we are open, or to make an alternative time to view. Ph: 027 628 6877
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Out of Town Galleries Jimi & Lisa Walsh Glass & Art Studio Main street, Waverley Open most days 027 684 3641 Yellow Church Gallery SH1, Mangaweka. Resident Artist Richard Aslett. Weekends & most other days 10am–5pm 06 382 5774 / 027 526 6612 www.freewebs.com/ mangawekagallery
For a full list of future annual events go to: www.awaeventguide.co.nz. See I-Site Wanganui for details on all events. Festival of Cultures October www.mainstreetwanganui.co.nz McDonald’s Mud Muster Sat 15 October 2016 www.mudmuster.co.nz Diwali Cultural Night November UCOL End of Year Exhibitions November www.ucol.ac.nz
Mainstreet Christmas Parade November www.mainstreetwanganui.co.nz Billy Webb Challenge December www.billywebbchallenge.co.nz Christmas Late Night Shopping www.mainstreetwanganui.co.nz Cemetery Circuit 26 December Annually NZ Masters Games Whanganui 2017 www.nzmg.com Whanganui Summer Programme January 2017 Wanganui Opera Week January 2017 www.wanganuioperaweek.co.nz Vintage Weekend January 2017 www.mainstreet.co.nz
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La Fiesta 17 Feb – 10 Mar 2017 Artists Open Studios 17 Feb - 10 March 2017 Submissions by 11 Nov 2016 www.openstudios.co.nz New Zealand School Triathlon Championships 29th – 31st March 2017 Whanganui www.schooltrichamps.co.nz M2C Mountains to Sea Race April 2017 Ohakune-Whanganui www.m2c.kiwi.nz
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FibreArts NZ April 2017 www.fibreartsnz.com/whanganui The Great Bason Fair! Bason Botanic Gardens 2018 www.basonbotanicgardens.org.nz
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The Creative Communities Scheme is a partnership between the Council and Creative New Zealand to promote local arts. Round one of the 2016/17 Creative Communities Scheme closes at 12 noon on Friday 21 October 2016. For those applicants that wish to speak to their application, the assessment meeting will be held on the afternoon of Friday 11 November 2016. The Creative Communities Scheme brochure is available in several languages online from the Whanganui District Council website so you can easily find out more about what the scheme funds. http://www.whanganui.govt.nz/our-district/fundingopportunities/Pages/default.aspx On this page there are links to the brochure in 11 languages, the application form and a guide to use when making an application. I will be running workshops on the Creative Communities Scheme in early October – details will be published in Awa and the Council’s Community Link page. Cath Watson Ph: 06 3476267 / 0276292545 Email:
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September 2016 Villani Piano Quartet Thurs 8 Sep, 7.30pm, Prince Edward Auditorium
FRANCES STACHL: FICTION IN THE SPACE BETWEEN Quay Gallery
LOUISE HERDMAN MOSAIC Open Wed-Fri 12-4pm, Sat 10-4pm, 50 Guyton Street
BARBARA BULLOCK Flame work Bead making lessons Private & Group
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FRANCES STACHL: FICTION IN THE SPACE BETWEEN
NZQA TOP ART PORTFOLIOS
Mon 29 Aug to Thu 1 Sep Edith Gallery Ben Karalus, Painting, Waimea College SELF-PORTRAITS OF SOMEONE ELSE Thu 1 – Fri 30 Sep, 8am to 4pm Yellow House Café, Corner of Pitt & Dublin Streets A photographic exhibition by Christchurch photographer Ian Walls. The body of work is inspired by the vast oceans or distant mountain ranges that give us a perspective on life. It explores how we can feel small and insignificant yet, at the same time, be part of something grand. OPTIV101 T.K.O Fri 2 Sep to Thu 8 Sep Whanganui Arts @ The Centre Taking down the dumbing down towards an Idiocracy OLDE LUMPY Fri 2 Sep, Opening 5.30pm Rayner Brothers Gallery New works by Lauren Joan Lysaght COMBINED EXHIBITION Sat 3 Sep to Fri 30 Sep Wanganui Arts Society Wanganui Arts Society combined with Taumarunui Art Group Paintings and 3D works. CAITLYN MACKLEY: PETRICHOR
Sat 17 Sep to 4 Dec Quay Gallery, 31 Taupo Quay Contemporary jeweller Frances Stachl responds to objects – precious, found and remembered NZQA TOP ART PORTFOLIOS Tue 20 to Thu 29 Sep Edith Gallery Debbie Hahn, Photography
CONTINUING EXHIBITIONS ONCE UPON A VIXEN To Fri 2 Sept Space Studio & Gallery New paintings by Manawatu artist Nicola Gregory exploring concepts of solitude and identity through narrative www.spacestudiogallery.co.nz GLEN HAYWARD: SUPER ORDINARY To Sun 4 September Quay Gallery, 31 Taupo Quay New and selected wood carvings by Glen Hayward who was artist-in-residence at Tylee Cottage in late 2014. JUNCTURE To Fri 23 Sept Fine Arts Whanganui A collection of water colour paintings focusing on the exploration of potential future architectural environments. https://www.facebook.com/ fineartswhanganui SARJEANT GALLERY TE WHARE O REHUA WHANGANUI
Saturday, 3 Sep, Opening 5.30pm To Fri 9 Sep Space Studio & Gallery Atmospheric oil paintings that explore sensations of place and belonging. NZQA TOP ART PORTFOLIOS Wed 7 to Fri 16 Sep Edith Gallery B Computer Graphic Design student work SAMANTHA MATTHEWS: LAMBHILL
REVEALED To Sun 18 September An exhibition highlighting artworks revealed and stories unravelled during the Gallery’s recent move to temporary premises BEARDS, BOYS, PLATTERS, SHATTERED DREAMS To Sun 30 October Sam Mitchell & Gavin Hurley A post Tylee Cottage residency exhibition exploring the 30th Anniversary of the residency (1986-2016). Ceramics by Sam Mitchell exploring events of 1986, the first year of the residency programme, and portraits by Gavin Hurley depicting historical and contemporary men from Whanganui. SEE WHAT I CAN SEE – DISCOVERING NEW ZEALAND PHOTOGRAPHY To Sun 6 November Images from the 2015 book See what I can see: New Zealand Photography for the young and curious written by Gregory O’Brien alongside examples from the Gallery’s photographic collection.
Sat 10 Sep, Opening 5.30pm, To Fri 23 Sep Space Studio & Gallery A new collection of photographic works exploring the interior spaces of Lambhill Homestead.
September 2016 www.facebook.com/awaeventguide #awawhanganuievents WHANGANUI REGIONAL MUSEUM MUSEUM GALLERIES CLOSING GALA Sat 3 and Sun 4 Sep, 10am-4.30pm Whanganui Regional Museum Last chance to see your favourite exhibitions! The Whanganui Regional Museum is shutting its doors for earthquake strengthening - come down this weekend for performances, Q&A sessions, crafts, goody bags and more. All free! wrm.org.nz/calendar WHMILBANK GALLERY ALCHEMY Sat 3 Sep, Opening 4pm To Sun 25 Sep Front Gallery Recent work by Emma Cunningham BERRY STREET [RE-SCALED WORKS FROM 1978] To October Trusttum Showroom
Events HISTORIC RIVERBOAT WAIRUA Sailings by arrangement. Minimum booking 6 adults Departs Hatricks Wharf Taupo Quay. For further Info & Bookings phone 0800 924 782 or visit www. whanganuiriverboat.co.nz CEROC DANCING Fridays 7.00pm Class; 8pm Freestyle W. Rock and Roll Club Hall, 74A Victoria Ave (behind America Nails / Warehouse Stationery carpark via Drews Ave) Come learn to dance CEROC the easy fun way. Doors open 6.30pm. $10 adult casual/$8 Students/ goldcard; Concessions available Contact: Liz Frith: 02102054038/345 7401/
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WARD OBSERVATORY Fridays 7.30pm or Sunset (whichever is first!) Cooks Gardens, access from St Hill Street. Entry is by donation (suggested charge of $2) Phone: 027 245 8066 with queries or alternative viewing times. THE RIVER TRADERS Saturdays 9am-1pm Whanganui’s Market By The River CASTLECLIFFE BEACH MARKET Sundays, 12pm - 4pm Grass domain near the Duncan Pavillion in Rangiora Street, Castlecliff. Enjoy the beachside ambience of this local market including food and unique merchandise. Plenty of room for children to play and ample parking.
WANGANUI AIRPORT CONTROL TOWER Sundays 2-4:30pm Wanganui Airport Aviation and WWI displays; viewing of aircraft from cab. Free Admission WANGANUI CITY GUIDED WALKING TOURS Depart from i-Site Contact: 349 3258 Cost $5 per person WANGANUI MUSICIANS CLUB Fri 2 Sept, 7.15pm Savage Club Hall Amiria Grennell and Monty Bevins plus Jhan Lindsay and the Chattalaines, and a few local hotshots Doors open 6.30pm. $10/$5 members “Its All About The Music”
MUSEUM GALLERIES CLOSING GALA Sat 3 and Sun 4 Sep, 10am-4.30pm Whanganui Regional Museum Last chance to see your favourite exhibitions! The Whanganui Regional Museum is shutting its doors for earthquake strengthening - come down this weekend for performances, Q&A sessions, crafts, goody bags and more. All free! wrm.org.nz/calendar GUINEAS & FILLIES RACEDAY Sat 3 Sep, 12 noon to 5pm The Racecourse, 19a Purnell Street Includes Wanganui Punter of the Year FREE entry & parking wjc.co.nz WANGANUI AMATEUR DANCESPORT CLUB Sun 4 Sept, 7.15pm St Andrews Hall, Bell Street First Sunday of the month, every month! $3.00/$5.00/Supper provided Contact: Mollie 347 2705
ELECTION FORUM: DISTRICT COUNCIL CANDIDATES Wed 7 and Thurs 8 Sep, 6pm for 6.30pm start Concert Chamber, War Memorial Centre VILLANI PIANO QUARTET Thurs 8 Sep, 7.30pm Prince Edward Auditorium Movie star pianist Flavio Villani joins with string trio playing Mahler and Brahms. Tickets from ROH or door. Adults $35, Seniors $28, students $5 www.chambermusic.co.nz WANGANUI ROCK & MINERAL CLUB Sat 10 Sep, 9am to 1pm Whanganui Arts @ The Centre 19 Taupo Quay
SONJA WILSON SCHOLARSHIP FINALS Wed 21 Sep, 7pm Concert Chamber, Memorial Hall Buildings Six chosen finalists will compete for the Sonja Wilson Scholarships - hear the best of Wanganui’s musical talent. Door Sales - Adults $15, Students $5
[ FRANCES STACHL Sat 24 Sep, 11am Quay Gallery, 31 Taupo Quay Join contemporary jeweller Frances Stachl as she discusses her new exhibition FICTION IN THE SPACE BETWEEN in conversation with Gallery Curator Greg Donson. SUNDAY GRAND JAM Sun 25 Sep, 6.30pm The Grand Irish Pub, St Hill Street Free. Relaxed sing-around session for acoustic musicians, singers and listeners. All abilities & styles of music. Last Sunday of every month. www.facebook.com SundayGrandJam
art workshops CRAIG WINTON JEWELLERY Open by appointment. Private lessons and jewellery workshops available. Ph: 021 145 1440 www.craigwintonjewellery.com LOUISE HERDMAN MOSAIC
50 Guyton Street Open Wed-Fri 12-4pm, Sat 10-4pm And by appointment Mosaic workshops available 027 375 4715 / www.mosaicpictures.co.nz BARBARA BULLOCK
WHANGANUI GREEN DRINKS Tues 13 Sep, 5.30pm Delicious Cafe & Wine Bar, 132 Victoria Ave Guest speaker Nicola Patrick, who will discuss the Social Enterprise business model and what it could Flame work Bead making lessons mean for Whanganui. Private & Group Free entry, all welcome. greendrinks. Phone: 06 3445486 org/--/whanganui Email:
[email protected] www.beadswithflare.co.nz SPRING JUMPS RACEDAY Thurs 15 Sep, 12 Noon – 5pm CREATIONS GALLERY The Racecourse, 19a Purnell Street AND GIFTS FREE entry & parking Felting Workshops with Karen wjc.co.nz Walker Wed 7 and Thur 8 Sept, 2 hours ART FIX [ Mon 9 Sep, Full Day Thur 15 Sep, 2pm Winner of national and regional Sarjeant Gallery, 38 Taupo Quay fibre and art awards, renown The work in Sam Mitchell & Gavin felting artist Karen Walker will Hurley’s exhibition BEARDS, BOYS, conduct 3 workshops. PLATTERS, SHATTERED Bookings essential. DREAMS provides an opportunity Open Wed-Sun: 10am-3pm or for Tom Turner to share ideas to Ph: 06-348-4229 assist with the task of getting beneath the surface of artworks & examining them on your own terms.
ELECTION FORUM: MAYORAL CONTENDERS Thur 15 Sep, 6pm for 6.30pm start Concert Chamber, War Memorial Centre
STUDIOS FOR RENT:
Space Studio & Gallery currently has studios for rent. Work alongside up to 8 other like-minded creative people in a gorgeous communal studio space above the gallery. Prices start from $37.50 per week (with free wifi & power) Contact sarah@spacestudiogallery. co.nz to take a tour and secure your studio with us. LA FIESTA! La Fiesta runs annually every Feb/ Mrch in Whanganui Coordinated by the Women’s Network, they are looking for submissions to their programme. Deadline: Fri 11 Nov, 2016 Contact the Womens Network Whanganui for more information WHANGANUI FILM SOCIETY 2016 SEASON 7PM Davis Theatre, Whanganui Regional Museum All screenings members only unless otherwise stated. Full schedule and joining info at whanganuifilmsociety. org.nz Contact whanganuifilmsociety@ gmail.com THE CHINESE MAYOR
SONJA WILSON SCHOLARSHIP & NITA OLDHAM TROPHY Sat 10 Sep, 9am - 5pm St Paul’s Church Hall, Cook St IRMT Wanganui’s annual scholarship - piano/instrumental and vocal competition. Door sales only - adults $10, students $5
OPPORTUNITIES
Mon 5 Sep China 2015, 89min, Doco The mayor of China’s most polluted city tries to remake its image – by moving half a million people to make a heritage park. GRAND CENTRAL
Mon 12 Sep France/Austria 2013, 94mins, M, subtitles Fiery romance played out in and around a nuclear power plant. “So intense it’s practically radioactive”. WADJDA
Mon 19 Sep Saudi Arabia 2012, 98mins, PG, subtitles This first Saudi film ever made is a smart, funny tale of a sassy girl with her heart set on owning a bike.
