Selwyn Arts Trust Newsletter Proudly supported by the Selwyn District Council
Volume 1, Issue 1
Newsletter Date: 31st March 2015
Notes from the Arts Co-ordinator Welcome to the first newsletter for the Selwyn Arts Trust.
Inside this issue: Whats on in April
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Sculpted, Painted, Drawn
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The Three P’s
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Mel Parsons
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Concerts Shows Crafts
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Calendar of Events
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I am pleased to present this to you as part of my plan to generate a greater awareness of what is happening on the arts scene in Selwyn. This past few weeks I have been busy collating information, meeting people and helping people in the community raise their profiles as artists and Arts organisations. I have created a social media profile and we achieved a fantastic following in the first few weeks. This is part of my first strategy to get the information out to the people as quickly as possible. Please pop over and like and share
our page if you haven't done so already. And be sure to let me know of your page so that I can do the same. www.facebook.com/ Artsinselwyn
is involved in the arts or loves the arts are well supported and have access to the resources they need to continue making an impact on our community.
Of note I have been updating the website to create a central information point for our artists. The idea behind this is to provide an accessible central database of information for everyone. I plan to list all artists on this.
Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help you and please make sure you register your details on the website to be listed as an artist in Selwyn.—Remember that is any kind of artist from musicians, dance, craft, visual, tutors, organisations, groups etc—There is no limit, so let’s work together to make Selwyn known for its arts scene.
Over the coming months I would like to profile the organisations in the district through these newsletters and really support all of the arts across the board. So I want to make sure that everyone who
Rachael Inch
What happened in March? March saw some wonderful events happening within Selwyn, from exhibitions to live music, house concerts to special talks, craft classes and bands playing—The Selwyn Arts scene has been alive and buzzing! The highlights of the month included some wonderful exhibitions on the visual arts scene, like the Tai Tapu Sculpture garden exhibition and the Arts Heart Annual
Exhibition. We saw the Mistlewood Gallery in Southbridge launch a series of house concerts and the Nutpoint Centre host many talented musicians. There was a fabulous selection of bands playing throughout the district too.
Sculptures on display at the Arts Heart Exhibition held in March at the Rolleston Community Centre.
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What's on In April in summary
Girls from the Chant et Danse performing at the Lincoln Tea House on ANZAC day.
We have some exciting things happening in April in our district.
eras clothing if you wish— The staff will be! (See more details at end of newsletter).
We are fortunate to host local musician Mel Parsons who is currently on her national tour. Mel is a wonderful performer who is playing in two venues in Selwyn, Hororata and Springfield.
On the subject of shows, the Nutpoint are hosting Selena Sun Violin and Cello, with Iryna Makysmova accompanying on the piano and guest artists Rosa Elliot on the Flute and Lawrence Zeng on the violin on the 18th April.
Also of note we have the Lincoln Tea house ANZAC dinner and show featuring the ladies from Chant et danse. Come along and enjoy a three course meal and a show on ANZAC day! Dress up in the
tors/actresses in Kirwee. If you are into craft—There is a range of craft classes going on too (see pg 4). So be sure to support your community by taking advantage of these wonderful opportunities in the district.
We also have a few wonderful exhibitions on at the local Galleries. We are fortunate to have a Stage Door Holiday programme for our budding ac-
Sculpted, Drawn & Painted Animals April is the month for animals at Selwyn Gallery, with works from Stephen Robinson, Amelia Guild, Elaine McDonald and Andrew Lyons.
Artwork by Amelia Guild.
Artwork by Andrew Lyons.
Stephen Robinson is a selftaught artist specialising in fish and game. His realistic depictions of wildlife are mostly in his favoured medium of pencil and pastel. He has been drawing since he was a child in the UK, and has had many commissions over the years there. Thankfully with more free time here in New Zealand he is able to indulge his passion and continue to produce his beautiful artwork. Amelia Guild grew up on a high country station in the Rakaia Gorge where her fondness for animals was born. She received a Bachelor of Arts at the University of Otago, achieving majors in
both Art History & Theory and Theatre Studies. Amelia has had several exhibitions and large commissions since leaving, and has also had success in her other passion of acting. Amelia is committed to developing her style by exploring new ways of bringing her subject matter to life, constantly seeking inspiration from animals and her ever changing interest in colour, texture and medium. Elaine McDonald’s paintings pay testimony to her love of and response to colours. They are a reflection of her interest in the outdoors. Painting with watercolour, acrylic and oils, Elaine’s work is largely realistic in style. Elaine began painting ten years ago and is self-taught. She has consistently sold her paintings of flowers, animals and landscapes at a range of venues over the last several years.
Andrew Lyons is an awardwinning sculptor and works with a wide variety of materials. He particularly likes to reveal the beauty in wood with its varied grains and colours. Andrew was born in Christchurch in 1952. After leaving school he trained as a cabinetmaker achieving advanced trade certificate. He is a great lover of the natural world where he gains most of his inspiration for his works and he likes to include a bit of fun and humour. Andrew’s work is in collections around the world and he exhibits regularly. The exhibition runs: Saturday 4 April – Thursday 30 April 2015. The Gallery will be open daily (except Mondays and Easter Friday and Easter Sunday) from 10am to 4pm for the duration of this exhibition. An exhibition programme will be available on the gallery's website www.selwyngallery.co.nz
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The Three ‘P’s at Down By The Liffey Gallery 'The Three P's' 1 April - 26 April. A collection of fine art Photography by Scott Fowler, one of a kind Pottery by Lisbeth Hansen and bright, fresh Paintings by Katie-Jayne Goulter. Down By The Liffey Gallery 1 James St Lincoln 7608 Phone 03 3252877 A/H 03 3252832 www.downbytheliffeygallery.c om
Mel Parsons—Drylands NZ Release Tour—with special guest christof (the Netherlands) After dashing through the snow on a six-week North American winter tour, Fly My Pretties star and well loved kiwi singer/songwriter Mel Parsons is back in NZ and heads out on the road to celebrate the release of her new album ‘Drylands’ this April & May. Parsons will take in 22 dates tip to tail of NZ starting inAuckland at the Tuning Fork on 15th April, finishing up on
the Kapiti Coast on 16th May. With appearances at Woodford Folk Festival (AU), Folk Alliance International (USA), WOMAD (NZ) already this year, and an upcoming Byron Bay Bluesfest (AU) show with Fly My Pretties, Twotime Tui Award finalist Parsons and her stellar band have a dynamite live show presenting the new album, and is not to be missed.
Mel is performing in Springfield on the 17th April and Hororata on the 22nd. To book tickets & all venue & show info: www.eventfinda.co.nz General enquiries: Lorraine Barry lorraine@lorrainebarry.com 021 303 200
Concerts, Shows and Craft days •
Lets make a poppy for Anzac day. A very special project form kerrie Slade. – Rolleston www.madebyme.co.nz
(violin) www.nutpoint.org •
Sky and Land Exhibition www.nutpoint.org
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Stage Door Holiday Programme- Superheroes and Villains. www.ourstagedoor.com
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Castle Hill Art Exhibtion
Castle Hill Community Hall, 10am – 4pm www.castlehillvillage.co .nz •
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Selena Sun Violin and Cello Works by Ravel, Sarasate and others Iryna Maksymova Piano Accompanist Guest Artists Rosa Elliott (flute) Lawrence Zeng
Leeston’s Annual Fete. Over 80 stalls with a wide variety of food, arts and crafts and more. Activities for kids and live bands. A great day for the whole family in a beautiful rural setting.
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Lincoln Market—Take part in a fun Easter egg hunt, enjoy live music, farm fresh local produce, artisan baking and handcrafted gifts.
Please see our website for more details on any of these events http:// www.selwynartstrust.org.nz/
Calendar of Events 01st April
The Three ‘P’s at The Down By The Liffey Gallery
www.downbytheliffeygallery.com
02nd April
Rolleston Kids Craft & Adults Craft at the Rolleston Library
www.selwynlibrary.co.nz
02nd April
Animals Exhibition—Selwyn Gallery, Darfield
www.selwyngallery.co.nz
05th April
Castle Hill Annual Exhibition—Runs until the 6th April
www.castlehillvillage.co.nz
09th April
Adults Craft at the Rolleston Library
www.selwynlibrary.co.nz
11th April
Sky and Land Exhibition—Nutpoint Centre
www.nutpoint.org
11th April
Easter Saturday Lincoln Market
facebook.com/lincolnmarket
11th April
Leeston Fete
See above article
13th April
Stage Door Holiday Program at Kirwee (runs until 17th April)
www.ourstagedoor.com
14th April
Lincoln Library Kids Craft 3.30—4.30pm in Lincoln
www.selwynlibrary.co.nz
15th April
Leeston Library Kids Craft 3.30-4.30pm in Leeston
www.selwynlibrary.co.nz
17th April
Mel Parsons Dryland Tour at Springfield
www.eventfinda.co.nz
18th April
Red Poppy Brooch Craft day in Rolleston
www.madebyme.co.nz
18th April
Concert No 5 C.S at the Nutpoint Centre
http://www.nutpoint.org/
22nd April
Mel Parsons Dryland Tour at Hororata
www.eventfinda.co.nz
25th April
ANZAC Show and Dinner at The Tea House Lincoln
www.theteahouse.co.nz
26th April
Crop Day crafts—West Melton
http://karenj.shopctmh.co.nz/
For further information regarding these events please visit the above websites or contact the Arts Co-ordinator—Rachael Inch Email: arts@selwyn.govt.nz or Ph: (027) 521 4948
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