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Past and Current Exhibitions

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MURIWAI ARTS TRAIL 2022

Come celebrate the arts with 25 local artists - painting, photography, jewellery, ceramics, illustration, sculpture and textile creators all clearly inspired by the rugged coastal environment in which they live. These artists (many award winning) aim to inspire and nurture creativity through workshops, exhibitions, open studios and unique experiences. Proudly part of the North West Arts charitable Trust.

Open studio arts trail: A unique opportunity to meet the artists in their element and to view their art within the setting that has inspired it, learn or simply ‘step out of the ordinary’.

Art - food - drink @ Muriwai: Three great venues to see art, and taste local cuisine. 


Good from Scratch: Owned and operated by Bee and celebrity chef Mike van de Elzen.  Enjoy a sculpture exhibition from local artists and a walk through the gardens and grounds.

Muriwai Lodge and Deli: Located in the 100 year old historical Muriwai Lodge. Locally famous for their sourdough and donuts! Plus works on display from local artists.

Muriwai Links Golf Club: Ranked as one of New Zealand’s top golf courses with prime views of the Pacific ocean. Visit the pop up gallery and exhibition at the Pro shop. Refreshments available in the club house.

Sand Art on Muriwai beach experiences: Two interactive sand art sessions suitable for all ages. Children please bring an adult.

Sat 5 Nov at 1.30: Muriwai Beach - meet in front of the surf life saving hut. Please bring a bucket and spade

Sun 6 Nov at 2.30pm: Maukatia/Maori Bay - Please bring a rake or stick

Kumeu Arts Centre: Pop in and see the Kumeu art awards exhibition. Talented artists from the local area including Muriwai. A feast for the eyes.

How to find us: If you are coming from Auckland City, follow the SH16 Auckland to Wellsford signs. After Kumeu Village, look for the Muriwai sign and turn left into Muriwai Road.

Click here to view the interactive map.

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Muriwai Soaring

Nine artists from Muriwai (many award winning) are bringing the west coast to Parnell in an exhibition at the gallery, The Fantail House, 237 Parnell Road, Parnell Village titled 'Muriwai Soaring'.

You are warmly invited to opening night Thursday 5 August 5:30pm - 7:30pm. All welcome. Open 7 days 10am - 5pm August 6th to 31st.

Inspired by Muriwai's rugged coast and nature's wilderness these artists have collaborated to create a series of work interpreting the sense of soaring in diverse media, such as Joss Hong's soaring inspired jewellery and Pat Henleys series titled 'Selves'.

gaylene earl - painting
judy stokes - photography
joss hong - jewellery
karuna douglas - ceramics
laetitia decan - painting
liz smith - embroidery
martin bailey - books and prints
pat henley - painting
todd douglas - ceramics

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Leap of Faith Open Studio & Art Show

How did I “leap” from depicting my impressions of Antarctica in 2020 to painting head spaces? I was in a “mood“ and I painted it out into a picture of chaos. Working on this, I saw I had formed the beginnings of a large head shape. This led to painting a series of human heads which can reveal different emotions according to the observer.

 

I would like to hear what you observe during my Open Studio May 22nd and 23rd, 10am - 5pm. 235 Oaia Road.

 

 

The Group Art Show at the Muriwai Surf Club is on this same weekend with the Open Studios Arts Trail. 

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Coast to Coast

Inspired by Muriwai's rugged coast and nature's wilderness 8 Muriwai artists have collaborated to create a series of works interpreting the wild west coast across diverse mediums

Opening: Friday 20 Nov 5:30-7:30pm
 

Exhibition dates and times: 11am - 3pm
Wednesday 18 November to Sunday 22 November
Wednesday 25 November to Sunday 29 November

Location: Arthaus Gallery, 228 Orakei Road, Orakei 1071. Located right at the entrance to Orakei Bay Village (OBV) or park at the Plant Barn, walk up the stairs and turn left.

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Ocean View Gallery Muriwai
'My Antarctic'

Coming in July to Ocean View Art Gallery

77 Waitea Road in Muriwai

Wednesdays to Sundays 10.30m to 5pm

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'Passel' BSA Member Exhibition

Presenting Passel, this year's BSA members' exhibition. A show bursting with talent after weeks of isolated art-making during lock-down!


Open weekdays 26 May - 13 June. Gallery hours: 10.00am - 4.00pm

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Muriwai Arts Group Show 200x200 Exhibition

Muriwai Arts is getting ready for another amazing show in 2019.  Building on our previous success we will once again stage a major art event incorporating the work of over 50 local artists, with open studios and a comprehensive group exhibition at the Muriwai Surf Lifesaving Club and Community Hub. Among our many contributors are numerous well-known, internationally renowned artists who’ll be submitting all-original works across a variety of media (photography, painting, ceramics, carving, jewellery, sculpture, weaving and more). All works will be for sale and entry is by gold coin donation. Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to see some sensational new art, Auckland’s west coast at its best, and these talented locals in their element, at the Muriwai Arts Trail 2019.

During the weekend selected artists will also open their home studios to the public, giving visitors the opportunity to view workspaces, hear about the inspiration behind the creations and discover techniques.

ENTRY is free (gold coin donation appreciated). Works will be FOR SALE, full payment on the day, and pick up of artwork between 4–6pm on the Sunday. PAYMENT by cash, EFTPOS or credit card (Visa and Mastercard only).

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Muriwai Studio Arts Collective  Muriwai Energy Exhibition

The Muriwai Studio Arts Collective – inspired by Muriwai, we absorb and release energy in many forms. Painting  |  Embroidery  |  Jewellery  |  Photography Opening Tuesday 13 August 2019 5-7pm Daily 14 - 31 August 2019 10am-4pm 

Gaylene Earl   Nat Van Halle   Pat Henley  Joss Hong  Laird Mckechnie   Liz Smith  Judy Stokes  Suzanne Way

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Muriwai Arts Group Show

Muriwai Arts is getting ready for another amazing show in 2019.  Building on our previous success we will once again stage a major art event incorporating the work of over 50 local artists, with open studios and a comprehensive group exhibition at the Muriwai Surf Lifesaving Club and Community Hub. Among our many contributors are numerous well-known, internationally renowned artists who’ll be submitting all-original works across a variety of media (photography, painting, ceramics, carving, jewellery, sculpture, weaving and more). All works will be for sale and entry is by gold coin donation. Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to see some sensational new art, Auckland’s west coast at its best, and these talented locals in their element, at the Muriwai Arts Trail 2019.

During the weekend selected artists will also open their home studios to the public, giving visitors the opportunity to view workspaces, hear about the inspiration behind the creations and discover techniques.

ENTRY is free (gold coin donation appreciated). Works will be FOR SALE, full payment on the day, and pick up of artwork between 4–6pm on the Sunday. PAYMENT by cash, EFTPOS or credit card (Visa and Mastercard only).

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Browne School of Art VAMP (Visual Arts Mentoring Program) Show
5 Feb 2019

The programme has been developed for artists across a broad spectrum of creative disciplines who feel that they would benefit from the support and guidance of a professional practicing artist and mentor. 

Muriwai Art Trail

Muriwai Arts is dedicated to raising the profile of this beautiful and unique west coast region, specifically in terms of the abundance of artistic talent that is found here. Pat's work and studio has been exhibited each year 2011, 2013, 2015, 2017.

Mt Albert Grammar Fine Arts Show

Mount Albert Grammar School’s Fine Art Show is an annual highlight on the school’s event calendar. The inaugural show in 2014 was so successful, with over 400 pieces of work by 200 artists on show and rose $47,000 for the MAGS Foundation...

"This exhibition is a valuable opportunity for both established and emerging New Zealand artists to exhibit their work. Join us to see the hall transformed into a vibrant gallery of oils and acrylics, watercolours and photography.

 

The event is run by Friends of MAGS and all proceeds go to the Mount Albert Grammar Foundation. We have attracted more than 400 works from over 100 professional New Zealand artists, which will be on sale at the School over the weekend of 21 -23 August. All proceeds go to the Mount Albert Grammar School Foundation – “Investing in the future of the School”

www.mags.school.nz

 

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Unity Show 
Auckland Art Week

At Unity Hall, 323 Queen Street. The work of 10 local artist on show with a Jazz Trio.
Took place on Saturday 7th October 2017

Browne School of Art 
END OF YEAR EXHIBITIONS ~ 2017

Painting 1: Opening Tue 28 Nov 5 - 7pm / 29 Nov 10am - 6pm
Painting 2: Opening Fri 1 Dec 5 - 7pm / 2 & 3 Dec 10am - 6pm
Painting 3: Opening Tue 5 Dec 5 - 7pm / 6, 7, 8 Dec 10am - 6pm
Painting 4 & VAMP (MENTORING PROGRAMME): Opening Tue 12 Dec 5 - 7pm / 13, 14, 15, 16 Dec 10am - 6pm
END OF YEAR EXHIBITIONS ~ 2017

1/194 Great North Road, Grey Lynn, Auckland 1021
Ph: 09 378 8985 info@browne.school.nz
www.browne.school.nz

Other Past and Up Coming Exhibitions

2012  Class exhibition Art Station - "Painter's Progress"

2015   Group exhibition "Painter's Studio" at Matthew Browne Art

2016   Group exhibition at Matthew Browne Art.

2017 - March - Group exhibition at Northart Gallery.

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