THE SMALL PRINT

Te Huanui kicks off its 2023 programme with a national touring exhibition ‘The Small Print’, running from this Friday, January 27th - Thursday, February 23rd.

‘The Small Print’ is an initiative developed by the Print Council of Aotearoa New Zealand (PCANZ) to raise awareness of contemporary printmaking in New Zealand. Members of PCANZ are invited annually to create an A4-sized print to tour the country. It’s believed this is the first time that ‘The Small Print’ has been shown in the Selwyn District, having visited neighbouring districts on previous occasions. At A4 size, unframed and all priced at $100, the works are a great way to add original artwork to your home.

North Island-based co-ordinators for the PCANZ, Julz Henderson and Rosalie Thompson , run a very well-oiled machine, with the exhibition being a great project for Te Huanui to organise as a first show of the year. Malvern Community Arts Council is thrilled to have developed this relationship and looks forward to seeing work in future exhibitions also.

Alongside ‘The Small Prints’, Te Huanui is hosting a two-hour drop-in printmaking workshop on Sunday, February 12th, between 1pm and 3pm. Tutored by local printmakers, Soon-Lee Spicer , Asako Ridgen and Margaret White, everyone is welcome to drop in, have a go and catch the creative bug that is printmaking, taking inspiration from the works on display at the same time. Activities running will be craft foam prints, embossing from linocuts and Lego prints. Entry is by gold coin donation, with parents required to be onsite to supervise their children.

Te Huanui is grateful for the support of the Selwyn District Creative Communities Scheme to bring a national touring exhibition and workshops to our local community.

See advertisement alongside for details or for further information and updates visit: malvernarts.org.nz or Te Huanui’s Facebook page.