Exhibitions Gallery hours are usually 9.00am to 4.00pm weekdays and 9.30am to 2pm Saturdays (phone 535 6467 to check). Exhibitions are not open during public holiday weekends. Admission is free of charge. We now have two Galleries at Uxbridge, Gallery 1 (G1) and Gallery 2 (G2).
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THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS
OPENS 2 SEPTEMBER 6.30PM, 3 - 22 SEPTEMBER, Malcolm Smith Gallery 1
A self portrait is an artist's representation of themselves, an exploration by the artist controlling what and how the audience views them. Uxbridge is proud to present this group exhibition looking at the ideas and values behind a self portrait.
http://www.stuff.co.nz/auckland/local-news/eastern-courier/4091397/Self-portraits-on-show
PUBLIC PROGRAMMES;
*Artists at Lunch - Thursday 9 Sept 12pm
Three exhibiting artists (Amanda Beddis, Brendan McGorry and Stephen Martyn Welch) discuss their work for ten minutes each FREE
*Face off (children's self portrait workshop) - Sat 11 Sept 11am - 12pm
The workshop will concentrate on proportion, placement and colour. Suitable for 5 - 12 year olds. Books essential. $4 p/person
*Portrait Workshop with Penny Lin - Thurs 16 Sept 12pm - 1pm
Come and learn the basics of drawing a portrait with local artist Penny Lin. Suitable for all ages. Entry by gold coin donation.
*Badge Making - Sat 18 Sept 11am - 2pm
Visit the exhibition and draw your own self portrait which will then be made into a badge. Suitable for all ages. $1 p/person.
Image: Self with bird, by Amanda Beddis
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MANY ONES
OPENS 2 SEPTEMBER 6.30PM, 3 - 22 SEPTEMBER, Malcolm Smith Gallery 2
An exhibition featuring the works of Mark Warner, and others from Hohepa Helios, Auckland. Hohepa Helios provides opportunities in vocational and community participation services for intellectually disabled people.
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THE KELLIHER COLLECTION - PAST AND PRESENT
OPENS 7 OCTOBER 6.30PM, 8 - 28 OCTOBER.
For over 20 years from 1956 the well publicised, annual Kelliher Art Awards gave the clear message that landscape painting was the pre-eminent New Zealand art form. This comprehensive exhibition will display prize-winning paintings from the heyday of the Award alongside more recently collected modern landscape paintings held by the Kelliher Art Trust. Curated by Peter Shaw.
Image: Two Sheds and a Power Pole, by Dick Frizzell 2009. Acrylic on canvas.
THIS EXHIBITION IS PART OF THE MANUKAU FESTIVAL OF ARTS.
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THE HALO PROJECT - CHRIS HARGREAVES
OPENS 26 OCTOBER 6.30PM, 15 - 31 OCTOBER.
Sculptor and Multimedia Artist, Chris Hargreaves presents a new work as part of the Manukau Festival of Arts. In this Sculptural event Hargreaves presents a number of field sound recordings made through out the Manukau geographic region. Suspended in mid-air the audience is confronted by the culmination of contrasting sounds of Manukau into one place. Over the course of the Arts Festival, Hargreaves will continue to record audio and update the recordings.
Artist Discussion Saturday 30th October 11am.
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TRAVELLERS, TRINKETS AND TOURIST ICONS
OPENS 4 NOVEMBER 6.30PM, 5 - 17 NOVEMBER.
How often do we share mixed feelings of both excitement and resentment when we hear the word ‘tourism’? Some see it as an opportunity for development and exchange; others imagine the gradual destruction of everything they hold dear.
In this exhibition one will be exposed to the work of ten contemporary Hokianga artists working in a range of mediums where each in their own unique way ‘deftly play with that thin line which lies between souvenir, artefact and artwork.’ (Strathdee, L. 2009)
Utilising a diverse range of materials such as plastic bags, combs and wooden lawn bowls; these artists work their magic to transform these items into an eclectic group of artworks that is stunning in its simplicity. The exhibition will evolve as it moves; as items sell their replacements will change and with each showing the exhibition itself becomes the traveller and the work the mementos.
Image: Tautoko, by Hinemoa Hauraki
CALLING FOR SUBMISSIONS - We are looking for locals who would be interested in participating in a 'collections project' to run alongside this exhibition. Collections would be displayed in glass locked cabinets at two locations at Uxbridge Creative Centre throughout the duration of Travellers, Trinkets and Tourist Icons. If you have a collection of interest, please contact Melissa Elliott exhibitions@uxbridge.org.nz.
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CLASS ACT
OPENS 2 DECEMBER 6.30PM, 3 - 13 DECEMBER.
Uxbridge has a wide range of talented students focusing on different mediums throughout the visual arts sector. Here is your opportunity for a close encounter with what our students are learning and what is on offer through classes at Uxbridge.
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MUKA YOUTH PRINTS - ADULT FREE ZONE
17 - 18 DECEMBER.
The best way to get young people acquainted with contemporary art is to get real works of art into their hands. A number of well known artists from all over the world will be exhibiting original lithographs in this exhibition which is only open to those under 18 years of age. These lithographs will be available for purchase at a set low price.
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