The public is invited to enjoy the many impressive artworks created by residents for this year’s Pakuranga Park Village Art, Craft and Sculpture Expo.
In its third year, the popular event is open in the village’s community centre from 10am-4pm on November 15-16 and 10am-2pm on November 17.
More than 50 residents across the four Real Living Group of villages, including many former professional artists, are showcasing their talents with at least 250 exhibits.
They include a wide range of work, from stainless art to stunning acrylic, watercolour and oil paintings, Victorian beaded pockets, intricate quilting, painted ceramics and sculpture, cross-stitch, model trains, porcelain hand-painted dolls and a living garden display.
Exhibition curator Christine Bull says it’s a truly inspirational collection.
“With the average age of the exhibitors being 80, much of the work also represents priceless pieces from their younger days and is quite exceptional.”
A new addition this year is the Christmas sales table with hand-crafted Christmas trees, wood decorations, fudge and cards for sale, with proceeds going to Dementia Auckland. Eftpos is available.
Entry is by gold coin (also to Dementia Auckland) and it’s hoped many will take the opportunity to enjoy the exhibition and complimentary refreshments from The Art Café.
A selection of vehicles and the village golf cart will transport visitors from Gate 2 on Fortunes Road to the Community Centre, also allowing for a brief tour of the village on the way.
