Announcements - NZ Art Guild

NZ Art Guild Proud Sponsors of The Lawrence Summer Arts Festival

The Lawrence summer arts festival is a successful yearly event. A medley of performing, visual and creative artistic expertise is on show over the weekend in the historic village. The festival brings a rich experience for the whole family and art lover alike.

As part of the festival All Otago and Southland artists are invited to participate in this unique Art Exhibition. The festival will be held on the weekend of the 16, 17, 18 January 2009.

Art Exhibition:
16, 17, 18 January 2009

Theme:
“Going for Gold”

The artist is free to interpret the theme according to their own research and/or explore Creative avenues; i.e. history, people or landscapes of the Lawrence area, etc.

Categories and Awards:

Venue:
The Old Blues Gallery, Ross Place
The Church at Marama Lodge

(Winners of these Awards all receive a 1 year subscription to the NZ Art Guild)
Award - Best Theme
Award - Best Landscape
Award - People’s Choice
(Monetary Prizes will be announced at a later date)

Important dates:
7 November 2008 - Entry form and payment
22 December 2008 - 5 January 2009 - Final week for the paintings to arrive in Lawrence via courier or personal delivery
Friday 9 January 2009 - Adjudicators and press release (private)
Friday 16 January 2009 at 6pm - Awards and opening ceremony (public)

For Further details or Entry Forms:
Contact the Coordinator for art exhibition
Sharon Ann Burger
Email sharonannburger@hotmail.com