Raglan’s annual celebration of the visual arts starts today, Saturday 28th January and continues over Anniversary Weekend till Monday 30th.
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What to see and when:
The Artists’ Open Studios will be open for viewing on Saturday 28 January, Sunday 29 January and Monday 30 January, from 10am to 3pm, with a select few open until 5pm.
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This year, a preview exhibition is running at the Old School Arts Centre Community Gallery in Stewart St between 10am and 3pm. It provides an introduction to each artist participating in Raglan Arts Weekend, with a selection of the exhibition showcase pieces. There are also some one-off, 300 x 300 mm pieces of artwork.
Some artists will also be running their open studios from the Old School Arts Centre and the Clay Shed will be open at the back.
Download your copy of the official 2017 Raglan Arts Weekend Guide HERE.
Well-established Raglan artists like Tony Sly, Simon Te Wheoro, Chris Meek, Sam Mathers, Jane Galloway, Trevor Penfold and Miranda Jane Caird will have their studios open. They’ve been joined by newcomers: jewellery designer Sophie Lewis-Smith, whose intricate work featured in the movie The Hobbit; airbrush artist Dr Airbrush; and Sara Waugh, whose preferred medium is ink on paper. Close to 40 artists are taking part in the weekend.
The Old School will also be the place to head to when hunger hits – the Stewart Street site will once again be hosting the Little Food Fest throughout the long weekend. The Little Food Fest will be open on the same days from 10am to 3pm.
Download your copy of the official 2017 Raglan Arts Weekend Guide HERE.
Copies of the official Raglan Arts Weekend Guide can be found at the Raglan i-SITE on Wainui Road, the Old School Arts Centre and at Raglan cafes and galleries. You can also check out participating artists’ work via facebook.com/raglanart.