East Auckland’s busiest community art group is set to unveil a large number of works by its talented members at its latest public exhibition, staged to celebrate the arrival of a new season in New Zealand.
The Howick Art Group’s Spring Exhibition will be held in Bucklands Beach from September 1-8.
It’s a new format for the group this year as it features a selection of impressive artworks by pupils who attend Bucklands Beach Intermediate School and Howick Intermediate School.
The group says the Spring Exhibition will offer an “excellent showcase” of its members’ works and is always well supported by the local community.
“A competitive exhibition, members display a range of painted artworks which are judged by category.
“The 2024 exhibition also includes a new initiative with two local intermediate schools, with art students showcasing work with the theme ‘The Eastern Shoreline’.
“The students’ works will also be judged, and the Howick Art Group is excited to include the students and embrace art in the wider community.”
Established in February, 1965, the Howick Art Group has met regularly since it was founded.
Over the earlier years of its existence, several eminent artists have demonstrated to the club including Garth Tapper, Louise Henderson, Colin McCahon and Pat Hanley.
More recently the group has held an annual exhibition within the community of Howick.
The past two years have seen the exhibition move to become the Spring Exhibition.
The 2024 show presents an opportunity to meet its talented members and enjoy scenic Bucklands Beach, which has “great cafes and walking spots”, the group says.
Howick Art Group’s Spring Exhibition 2024 is staged at Bucklands and Eastern Beaches Memorial Hall, 48 The Parade, Bucklands Beach.
It’s open daily from 9.30am to 4pm from Sunday, September 1, to Sunday, September 8.
For more information email howickartgroup@gmail.com or go online to www.howickartgroup.org.nz.
