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A new concept for the Academy Galleries will see Gallery One devoted to a cash and carry exhibition of invited Academy artists open daily with a new selection of artists every month. The works will include jewellery, paintings, sculpture, glass and ceramics. 

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Much needed maintenance will be occupying the other galleries over the next few weeks.


The artists of Solo28 with Academy President Jenny Shearer at their opening.


 

New raffle prize announced, Be in to Win!!

Our thanks to Di Conway for the generous donation of one of her fabulous clay sculptures, 'The Swimmer'

 Tickets are on sale in the gallery. 


Congratulations to Mr Sid Pennell of Lower Hutt,

 the winner of 

'Rising Tide - Te Raekaihau Point' oil on canvas

by Academy Vice President Ian Hamlin


 

 

Members Opening night saw a big turnout for the first Academy exhibition of the year:

"Indian Summer 2009: 

BRINGING THE OUTSIDE IN"

 

with guest artists Sue Wickison & Erik Omundsen and invited artists Bob Munro, Bodhi Vincent and Keith Lowe.

A very popular morning tea was hosted by Di Conway in the gallery on Saturday morning, with talks by Sue and Erik.
Sue Wickison Eric Omundsen

 

The Gordon Harris Harris Art Award was presented by Andrew Glennie of Gordon Harris

Congratulations to the winner; BRUCE LUXFORD for his surrealist work "Down a Dirt Road"

 
The Da Vinci Machines exhibition

The Academy was thrilled to be the Wellington host for the Leonardo da Vinci Machines Exhibition, which featured models of the great artist's mechanical inventions. This was the largest exhibition undertaken by the Academy in recent years.

The exhibition ran from 8 November 2008 to 15 February 2009 with a record-breaking visit of over 29,000 people, including 3,000 school children. On peak days we had over 900 people through the galleries.

It was a great hit with school groups. Specially trained educators were sourced by the Academy with assistance from MITO, which ensured the children enjoyed a fun learning experience. 

One of the big days for the exhibition was Leonardo's Picnic on January 17th which saw craft stalls and Da Vinci themed events including a birdman competition, live music and a 'Last Supper' Vignette. more..>