Join us for ARTWEEK AUCKLAND 2020
If you'd like a bit of colour in your life, we invite you to make Muriwai your destination to celebrate the arts. Please join us for Artweek Auckland 2020 with one or more Muriwai events over two weekends 10/11 AND 17/18 October.
We have four different events:
OPENING EVENT: Saturday 10 October - two delectable Art Degustation events.
Sunday 11 Oct, Saturday 17 Oct and Sunday 18 Oct: Open studio arts trail
Sunday 11 Oct, Saturday 17 Oct and Sunday 18 Oct: New event at Good From Scratch Cookery School with local artists plus food and drinks for sale too.
Saturday 17 Oct and Sunday 18 Oct: Interactive sand art sessions lead by Sand Artist Lesley Dixon
See below to learn more.
OPENING EVENT: ART DEGUSTATIONS SATURDAY 10 OCTOBER ONLY
Eat, Drink, Chat & See Art: "A great event - great hospitality and impressive talent...really appreciated hearing the stories from the artists."
We are kicking off Artweek Auckland 2020 with Muriwai Arts Degustation High Tea & Sundowner. Be the first to see many new works. Book now to avoid disappointment.
A delicious and fun concept to enjoy and ‘digest’ art. Each experience includes a tour of local Muriwai studios, with an exclusive artist talk at each studio, art for purchase and on display, along with accompanying food and drink. All the senses satisfied! An intimate group, with both tours limited to only 12 people each. Transport around the studios is included (guests will be collected from the Muriwai tennis courts). A full refund will be given if Covid restrictions mean this event can not go ahead.
High Tea (10:45am-2:30pm) $55pp & Sundowner (4:45-8:30pm) $85pp
To book email: muriwaiopenstudios@gmail.com
MURIWAI ARTS TRAIL - new artists and new studios for 2020
Your chance to visit an incredible group of artists in their own creative setting. Painters, potters, photographers, sculptors, poets, illustrators, authors, jewellery, textile and embroidery artists – new work will showcase the diverse ideas and talents of this truly dedicated group. Look for the blue and black flags - we are OPEN. Download map Learn more
ART AT GOOD FROM SCATCH: A taster of local art, food, wine, beer
Good From Scratch founders Mike and Bee van de Elzen will have artworks and artists from the area on their beautiful 13 acre property. Artists include Jeff Thomson (AKA the corrugated iron man), John Mayne, Marlon Hart, Toni Tanner and Karuna Douglas. Mediums include sculpture, ink on paper, ceramics and weaving. More information.
Recently opened as a cooking school, this architecturally designed property will be transformed for this event. As well as an exhibition of artworks, with artists onsite they will also offer refreshments for sale including food, coffee, local wine and beer. A perfect destination to enjoy local art, food and drink. About Good From Scratch Cookery School
SAND ART SESSIONS: Be creative and join Lesley for her interactive sand art session
Muriwai sand artist, Lesley Dixon is delighted to share her skills building large-scale sandcastles, sculptures and creating sand art drawings.
Join Lesley and enjoy her free interactive sand art sessions suitable for all ages (children please bring an adult). Carefully timed to fit in with the tides, these are fun, creative and inspiring sessions. Bring a rake and/or bucket. Visit Lesley’s facebook page Sand Magic by Lesley and Instagram sandmagicbylesley. Meet at the Muriwai Open Studio blue and black flags. Learn more