THE MERCURY BAY ART ESCAPE IS BACK AGAIN

Held over the first two weekends in March, 4-5 and 11-12, the Mercury Bay Art Escape Open Studios is your opportunity to tour the studios of innovative and talented artists in an area stretching from Tairua to Matarangi in the stunning Eastern Coromandel Peninsula.

Over these two weekends, 39 artists will open their studios freely to visitors. Many have international profiles and have art inspired by the beautiful Coromandel bush and seascapes. The rich and eclectic mix of mediums includes painting, printmaking, sculpture, jewellery, mixed media, ceramics, photography, mosaics, glass and weaving.

The Art Escape offers a unique opportunity to view and talk about inspiration and art with member artists in their Coromandel studios and to buy direct.

The popular gala event to open the Mercury Bay Art Escape will be held at Hot Waves Café in Hot Water Beach, 6 pm Friday, March 3. This year the event features the wellknown gardening writer and broadcaster Lynda Hallinan as guest speaker.

Tickets to the Gala Opening are available online from the Mercury Bay Art Escape website.

Hot Waves café features the Artists Showcase Exhibition from March 3 until April 11, with one work from each member and group on display.

Escape to the Coromandel over the first two weekends in March and enjoy art from renowned artists, the beauty of the Coromandel, great cafes, restaurants and hospitality.

For more information on the artists, guide stockists and the gala opening, visit: Mercury Bay Art Escape: www.mercurybayartescape.com, Facebook: @mercurybayartescape Instagram: @mercurybayartescape