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UNDER PRESSURE

A selected exhibition at Aratoi of contemporary Wairarapa print artists.

Open to all Wairarapa printmakers.

Independent Selector: Liz Bondy.

Submission information: Linda Tilyard, 027 385 3679 / te_rakau2004@yahoo.com

Exhibition on show from 22 February to 27 April

ONE HUNDRED PLATES

Exhibition at Aratoi showcasing 100 plates by Paul Melser, 15 February – 29 March.

Opening: Friday 14 February from 5.30pm

Pottery Studio Visit: Saturday 15 February 11am – 1pm, 659 Norfolk Road, Carterton

Paul Melser’s ceramics are a quiet reminder of the natural materials they are made of and the work of the hand that has produced them.

WAIRARAPA ART REVIEW

Aratoi People’s Choice Award announcement on 16th Feb 2pm

This is the closing day of the exhibition selected by Karl Chitham.

Frank Minehan kindly sponsors this $500 award.

Don’t forget to vote for the work you like best.

MEZZOTINT DEMONSTRATIONS

Nan Mulder from The Netherlands conducts two free demonstrations on 22 Feb, 12 noon and 1pm

Open to all, in the Aratoi Foyer.

SEAWEEK

Activities for children from 29 February to 8 March

Led by Aratoi Museum Educators

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Photo caption: Paul Melser with some of his pottery 

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