Lysaght Watt Gallery

Passionate about nurturing creativity, Lucie Blaze is an artist, graphic designer, dancer, art tutor in community-based art programs, and explorer of life’s mysteries. She founded Born to Create, a dynamic platform dedicated to celebrating and challenging conventional ideas of creativity. Through exhibitions, workshops, magazines, events, video interviews, and panel discussions, Born to Create aims to foster a holistic understanding of the many ways creativity can thrive.

Driven by a vision to spark meaningful change through artistic expression, Lucie created the Catalyst for Change exhibition as part of Born to Create. This exhibition seeks to inspire individuals to see creativity as a powerful force for transformation—on personal, social, and environmental levels. Lucie believes that art has the potential to expand perspectives, provoke reflection, and motivate action, and she hopes Catalyst for Change will encourage viewers to reimagine the role of creativity in addressing today’s challenges.

Lucie’s academic journey spans studies in the History and Theory of Art and Graphic Design in the Czech Republic, Visual Communication in Paris, a PGDip in Art Therapy, and most recently, Psychosynthesis here in Aotearoa New Zealand. This diverse educational background enriches her perspective and allows her to approach creativity with a multi-dimensional understanding, weaving historical and theoretical insights into her work.

Her journey is marked by a commitment to empowering aspiring artists, particularly youth and women. Lucie’s varied experiences—ranging from corporate projects to community-based initiatives—showcase her ability to navigate diverse creative landscapes and make a positive impact on individuals and communities alike.

www.born-to-create.org

'Promise I won't tell. Lenore has a secret.'

Close-up of 'Lenore' by Amy Brennan, Stoneware Clay and Glaze, 2024/25.

All will be revealed on the 7th of February...

The Free Range Exhibition where you can explore Lorna Davies' stunning artworks, which utilise a variety of materials and techniques, including acrylic, pastel, oil, mixed media, ink, pencil, charcoal, printmaking, and natural fibers.

Promoting an exhibition and sale of artworks by the Painters Group which includes some of our members.

This is being held in St Andrews Hall, 6 Brown Street, Inglewood, in support of the Church restoration fund.

The exhibition is open on Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th January, and Friday 31 January and Saturday 1st February, from 10.00 am to 4.00 pm.

The exhibition will finish on Sunday 2nd February when it will be open from 12 noon until closing at 4.00 pm.

Koha appreciated

A reminder that that Marianne Coady's exhibition winds up on the 1st of February, Those who have taken part in her workshops and have the results on display along with her work will be collecting their mahi on Saturday. We would like to invite you to come and view their results and share some refreshments from 10.30 am.

To our volunteers at the gallery a reminder that Toitu Te Reo will open on the 5th of February.

There are a few artists who have promised work for this exhibition, and it promises to be a good one. Unfortunately, I have a prior commitment and will be travelling on the 6th, otherwise would have been happy to keep the gallery open myself. The theme coincides with the kaupapa of Paepae in the park (Toitu te Tiriti) it would be great if the gallery could be open for a few hours on the 6th.

Perhaps from 11.30 am to 2..30pm? if anyone is able to donate an hour of time on the 6th to attend to the gallery in between attending Paepae, it would be a much-appreciated contribution to the gallery.

Please let me know if you would be willing to give an hour of time to keep the gallery open on the 6th, and I'll get back to you to confirm a time to be there.

Nga mihinui ki a koutou

noho ora mai ra

Gabes

(On behalf of Gallery Patea)

Gallery Pātea, 56a Egmont Street, Pātea | Email gallerypātea@gmail.com Open: 10.00 am - 2.00 pm Wednesday – Saturday or by appointment For more information text Gabrielle Belz 021 0813 8355 | Facebook: Gallery Pātea

presents an exhibition of work sourced from the ecosystem.

8th January -1st February 2025

A selection of fabric, paper, and ceramics using eco dye and wax encaustic.

Naumai Haeremai, event to close exhibition 1st February

Marrianne has vast experience with many different materials sourced from her environment. Contact the Gallery Patea to register and for further information about workshops.

Gallery Patea

56A Egmont Street

Open Wed – Sat 10am – 2pm

Gallerypatea@gmail.com

Contact: Rosanne 021 135 5439

Image: Detail, Eco dye, - leaves. M. Coady

Jan 11 & 12

Natural dyes on paper and making Book Covers

Jan 25 – 26

Natural dyes on fabric and using wax encaustic

Each session from 10 am – 2.00 pm

Spaces are limited, register now, Registration is $10.00 per weekend

Image: Detail on fabric, eco dye, M. Coady

The new year launches with this inaugural exhibition at Quirky Fox’s new location on 162 High Street, Hāwera (formerly PaperPlus). The exhibition celebrates the ability of nature and humans to overcome adversity and come back as strong if not stronger.

This group exhibition features over 25 artists working in a variety of mediums from both New Zealand and abroad.

Quirky Fox, 205a/162 High Street, Hāwera | Phone: 06 278 6909 Open: Monday - Friday 10.00 am - 4.30 pm Saturday 10.00 am - 12 noon Facebook: Quirky Fox: Art & Framing | Website: www.quirkyfox.co.nz

Time: Members of The Surface Design Association Runs until 30 December 2024 A juried exhibition by members of The Surface Design Association of New Zealand, Australia and the United Arab emirates. Members have submitted works that consider ‘Time’ from their own personal cultural constructs. Entries juried by Dr Carole Shepheard ONZM. The works selected convey a cultural meaning of time personal to artist, reflecting differences in how we perceive and value time. The exhibition highlights diverse media approaches and conceptual interpretations. The works are high quality with many new artists exhibiting from off-shore.

The Beach 2024-25 2 January – 10 February 2025

Annual summer cash-and-carry show around the theme of’ The Beach’ - what does it mean in my life and to my society? Invited artists are Alysn Midgelow-Marsden, Ailie Snow and Tracey Sullivan.

Journeys - Our Way: Kapiti Extensions Group 13 February - 24 March 2025

A group of ten textile artists in the Kapiti Extensions Group of the Embroiderer’s Guild come together to show various textile expressions. An eclectic mix of carefully created pieces. Pictured left: Traces by Barbara Rogers, Australia.

WORKSHOPS: Public Dye Kitchen: Open Dye shed mornings - Thursdays from 10.00 am. Each week a large dye bath will be prepared in advance from plants in the studio garden, available for people to use. You can also bring your own materials prepared with other pre-dyeing preparations. More details will available Monday of each week about specific dye baths. Details are on website.

A wide variety of workshops will run over the summer months by various artists including Allie Snow, Karen Johnston and Viv Davy. All classes are small in size to enable lots of tutor help and support, making them very valuable learning opportunities. Details are on the website.

Contact: Viv Davy. Phone: 021 407 424 | 18 Halse Place, Ōpunakē Website: www.fromoutofthebluestudiogallery.com | Open: 1.00 pm – 5.00 pm Thursday – Monday or by app. Facebook: from out of the blue studio gallery | Instagram: threadthinker | Email: viv@blacksugar.com

The second exhibition of the Into the Archives series has opened at Aotea Utanganui in the Education Room - Poirokiroki. For the Love of Cows focuses on the Nicolson collection and the rich history of Taranaki dairy farming. The Nicolson family operated two very successful Jersey Cow stud farms, Riverswood and Hollybank. The farms won a plethora of records and shows throughout the years.

The exhibition is a snapshot of early farming life and features photographs, trophies and prize certificates from the collection. The exhibition was funded by Taranaki Regional Council. Waterways: Ngā Awa o Taranaki ki te Tonga – Hoea te Waka An exhibition about the region’s rivers, streams, lakes, and wetlands, featuring the waka tīwai, originally from Waitōtara and recently repatriated from the Wairarapa. Mini-documentaries of interviews from members of local hapū are on show in the theatre, showcasing the relationship between them and their ancestral waterways.

The story of the recent repatriation of a tīwai waka shows the process of Iwi connecting to taonga, and the repatriation pōwhiri hosted by Aotea rohe for Ngāti Kahungunu and Rangitāne iwi. The waka takes pride of place at the centre of the exhibition. Supported by Taranaki Regional Council Aotea Utanganui II After two years of building and installation, the Agricultural/Transport exhibition and storage facility on Richmond Street is now complete. Visit to see fire service vehicles, hay-making equipment and domestic items from the collection.

The exhibition is accessible by appointment only. Keep updated on events via the Museum website. Aotea Utanganui is closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day, 1and 2 January 2025. Aotea Utanganui - Museum of South Taranaki, 127 Egmont Street, Pātea | Phone: 06 273 8354 Facebook: Aotea Utanganui | www.museumofsouthtaranaki.wordpress.com Email: museum@stdc.govt.nz | Open: 10.00 am - 4.00 pm Monday – Saturday

Richard is a TEDx Speaker, award-winning MC, award-winning broadcaster, comedian, writer and photographer.

Mikaela Nyman - Printmaker: From 14 February 2025

Print work by the multi-talented artist and writer. Mikayla is an award-winning writer of fiction, non-fiction and poetry in Swedish and English, as well as an editor, assessor and mentor. Pictured left, ‘Blue Moon 2’ by Mikaela Nyman Stratford Shakespeare Trust: Stratfords of the World Gathering From 8 - 13 January 2025, Stratford will be hosting the Stratfords of the World Gathering. The Trust is looking for people interested in hosting delegates from around the world, and businesses to support the event.

Stratford Shakespeare Festival 2025: 31 March -13 April 2025.

All levels of involvement and help are welcome for these two events. Please contact: Jo Stallard 0211870030 or Dixon Lobb 0212326452, Email shakespearestratford@gmail.com to get involved in running these fun events.

Closed statuary holidays and Mondays. Closed 30 December 2024 - 2nd Jan 2025. Re-opens Friday 3 January 2025.

11 Fenton Street, Stratford | Facebook: Fenton Street Art Collective | Email: fentonartscollective@gmail.com Open: 9.00 am – 2.00 pm Monday – Saturday, 10.00 am – 2.00 pm Sunday | Phone: 021 0299 2839

With just one week left of our Design a Bookmark Competition, it's time to get creative!

This year’s theme: A design from your favourite story.

Winners from each age group (under 5s, 6-8, 9-12, 13-17) will have their design turned into an official Puke Ariki bookmark and take home other prizes!

Pick up an entry form at our Puke Ariki & Community Libraries. The competition closes on 31 January 2025.