Pocket Rockets Exhibition - 2nd-7th August - Dunedin

Here is the details of the exhibition I have been feverishly working on. This will be one amazing exhibition, if you are in Dunedin in the beginning of August I would love for you to stop by :)

Images:
Top (L-R) Mike Greenwood, Barbara Bullock, Peter Viesnik, Cath Sheard
Bottom (L-R) Isla Osborne, Lorraine Beattie, Tanya Dann, Lei Wen

The New Zealand Art Guild presents

"Pocket Rockets"
An exhibition of small artworks from over 40 New Zealand artists

WHEN:
August 2nd - 7th 2010

WHERE:
ROCDA Gallery
73 Princes Street
Dunedin

Gallery Hours:
Mon-Fri 10am-6pm
Sat 11am-3pm

Opening Night:
Mon 2nd August 5.30 - 8.00pm
All welcome, FREE entry


Participating Artists:
Amahlia Wolf, Amanda Cass, Amy Walker, Barbara Bullock, Bobby Shen, Cath Sheard, Chris Cruickshank, Collette Fergus, Dianne Schnarr, Holly Budge, Irene Joseph, Isla Osborne, Jac Connelly, Jane Sussmilch, Jill Shackleton, Lei Wen, Lisa-Jane Harvey, LisaSarah, Lorraine Beattie, Marimba Powley, Melodie Joseph, Michele Courage, Mike Greenwood, Pam Tapp, Peter Augustin, Peter Viesnik, Ron Esplin, Ryan van Heerden, Sandra Adams, Sofia Spirtova, Soo Lee, Sophia Elise, Stan Blanch, Sudhir Duppati Kumar, Sue McPhee, Susan Bragg, Suzanne Carter, Tama Darwanto, Tanya Dann, Tash Shackleton, Trina Batchelor, Virginia O'Dea

"Emerge" - Charity Art Auction and Exhibition




The NZ Art Guild and Mental Health Foundation of NZ (MHF) are proud to join together again to raise funds and awareness for MHF. MHF rely on donations to help provide resources and support to New Zealander’s affected by mental health issues.

Please join us on July 2nd 6:30pm at the Bruce Mason Centre, Takapuna, Auckland where the NZ Art Guild will unveil their amazing 2010 Collaborative Project "Bloom" and aucton 13 fantastic artworks.

"Bloom" is a unique artwork which comprises of 64 individual artworks by 62 artists from all over NZ. The theme of this artwork is New Beginnings and Growth. This artwork will be auctioned on Trademe with 100% of the proceeds donated to MHF.

Top NZ artists - Beate Minderjahn, Tony Brown, Nancy Frazer, Angela Laby, Caroline Viesnik, Sharlene Schmidt, Sophia Elise, Natasha Wheeler, Ana Ter Huurne, Tineswari Maruthamuthu, Claire Fairweather, and Lorraine Beattie have also generously donated artworks to be auctioned on the night. 100% of the proceeds will be donated to MHF.

There will also be the NZ Art Guild annual members exhibition on display at the Bruce Mason Centre for the month of July - "Emerge" - 40 artists from around NZ have joined together to create a diverse and innovative exhibition

Join us on opening night
July 2nd 6:30pm at the Bruce Mason Centre,Takapuna, Auckland
Free Entry - All Welcome
Nibbles and drinks provided

PARTICIPATING ARTISTS:
Amahlia Wolf, Amy Mackiewicz, Angela Laby,Beate Minderjahn, Cath Sheard, Chris Cruickshank, Claire Fairweather, Donna Massey, Donnamaree Hampton, Freeman Hau, Jacki Key, Jane Bold, Janet Marshall, Jo Mallinger, Joanne Redshaw, Lauryne Hart, Lei Wen, Linda Paul, LisaSarah, Livia Dias, Lorraine Beattie, Marimba Powley, Melissa Muirhead, Michele Courage, Michelle Thorby, Natasha Wheeler, Nicola Zimmerman, Pam Tapp, Rachael Inch, Rifraf, Rochelle van der Werff, Sarah Marks, Sharlene Schmidt, Sophia Elise, Steve O'Neill, Tanya Dann, Theresa Cashmore, Tineswari Maruthamuthu, Victoria Anderson

Exhibitions and Tie Bags Galore!!!

I have a couple of exhibitions featuring my tie bags next month first is the NZ Art Guild Annual Members Exhibition "Emerge" which opens at the Bruce Mason Centre in Auckland 2nd - 29th of July. This exhibition will also feature the unveilling of the 2010 collaborative project "Bloom". The other is "Humble Beginnings" - a textile exhibition at Fusion Gallery and Studio, 41 Dacia Street, Lumsden.

Kids Bag - Oriental
$60
(Auckland)

Kids Bag - Red and Blue
$60
(Auckland)

Evening Bag - Blue and Red
$90
(Lumsden)

Evening Bag - Blue and Gold
$90
(Auckland)

NZ Art Guild Challenge #27 Alice in Wonderland

Every fortnight the New Zealand Art Guild has an art challenge - the latest challenge was "Alice in Wonderland"

This is my entry:


" Mad HAT-er"
Mens ties, cardboard, material, cotton, padding
Mostly hand stitched (lining is machine sewn)
If you want to participate in the NZ Art Guild Challenges they are open to everyone via our facebook fan page - you will need to have a facebook account to view this page, but its free to join :)

Full of Fruit

"Oranges and Tangelos"
300 x 400mm
Acrylic
For Sale
This piece I did a while back but for some reason I forgot to photograph it and upload it. Very vibrant shades of orange.

Spicey little number

"Moroccan Spice"
400 x 510mm
Acrylic
For Sale
Latest painting hot off the easel!!!

It's all about the layers

"Layered"
Acrylic
250 x 750mm
Mum has had this one for a while but she's shifting house and it doesn't go with the new decor so she's ordered a new one and this one has returned. There are some awesome textures coming through from the layers underneath (just like the masters I paint over old paintings ;p).
If you are interested in purchasing please email me

ART SALE - LIMITED TIME ONLY!!!

ART SALE!!!
until the end of April
Tie Bags - $30 off!!!
(those that were $120, now just $90! and those that were $90, now just $60!)
Bearish Things - Buy one get one free!
Prices are in NZ dollars, and exclude postage.
Full list of available bags and bears can be viewed on my website
email me to purchase

Another day... Another tie bag

I've been on a bit of a roll recently, finishing off several bags that have been sitting around 1/2 done. This is the last of them, now I can start with the new ties I got last week!!!

Tie Bag - Blue Pattern
Shiny silver lining, hand stitched
Approx 27 x 27 x 9cm (not including handles)
$150


As always...
My full supply of bags is available to view on my website
www.nzartguild.co.nz/tanyadann

If you are interested in purchasing one please email me
tanya@nzartguild.co.nz

I make to order so if you have something in mind but don't see what you want on the website I'm happy to make something up (subject to availability of ties, costs may vary depending on style, size plus number and cost of ties required) - email me to discuss.

Original Tie Bags - Wearable Artworks - New Style

KIDS RANGE
These cute wee bags are currently made to order only and come with or without their own mini Bearish Thing!!!

Tie Bag - Kids range - Arieta's Bag
Blue mottled lining, hand stitched, fastened with dome
approx 12 x 9 x 7cm (not including handles)

Sorry this bag is not available but you may order something similar
Price with Bearish Thing $60 NZD
Price without Bearish Thing $50 NZD
when ordering please indicate colour range or both tie bag and bearish thing



Another bag - just completed:

Tie Bag - Blue
Shiny silver lining, hand stitched
approx 27 x 24 x 9cm (not including handles)
$90
Note: This is a 2nd, there is a defect in this bag (the lining on one of the ties has bunched) you can't see it, but can feel it, but the price does reflect this.



My full supply of bags is available to view on my website
www.nzartguild.co.nz/tanyadann

If you are interested in purchasing one please email me
tanya@nzartguild.co.nz

I make to order so if you have something in mind but don't see what you want on the website I'm happy to make something up (subject to availability of ties, costs may vary depending on style, size plus number and cost of ties required) - email me to discuss.