SELWYN ART SHOW

The Selwyn Art Show 2023 will be held at the Rolleston Community Centre on Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th of May.

The Show will feature more than seventy five artists from all over the Canterbury region, with a large number of local Selwyn artists represented. Exhibits will include sculpture, painting, ceramics printmaking, photography and fibre crafts. This is the 21st annual Art Show held by the Arts Heart Selwyn Central Arts Council, and each year it grows in size, with more artists exhibiting.

Jessica Waters is a local Rolleston artist who is looking forward to displaying her art at the upcoming Show.

“I am super excited to be a part of the upcoming Selwyn Art Show for a second year,” commented Jessica.

“The Show is an empowering event where artists come together to bravely put our hearts on our sleeves, and show the world what we passionately create tucked away in our studios, workshops, or even kitchen tables!”

In high school, Jessica was always drawing and being creative, which naturally flowed onto studying a Bachelor of Design. She worked in the printing and picture framing industries in Christchurch and London respectively. Jessica has also successfully illustrated three children's books and last year won an award at the annual Darfield Artweek exhibition.

“The Selwyn Art Show is such a fantastic opportunity to have many local eyes on my work, as well as people that travel from afar to come to the Show. I'm so grateful this is a part of my community,” Jessica added. Jessica’s art business Creative Infinity Art will have two panels filled with beautiful limited edition giclee prints and a table of whimsical wonderful originals, including a sprinkle of dried flower goodness.

“It is great, as artists, to be able to fill our display spaces how we wish, giving us a chance to be involved with how best to showcase our own work. The chance to refill gaps, if works sell, is an added bonus,” Jessica concluded.

Art lovers of all ages are invited to come along and be inspired by the creativity on display. Artwork is available for purchase throughout the weekend, and eftpos is available.

For more information visit: www.ar tsheart.nz/annual-exhibition or see advertisement beside for further details.

Show Your Support

The Selwyn Lions Club ‘Show Your Support - Decorate a Bra’ competition entries close on Friday, May 19th. Net profits will go towards supporting breast cancer awareness.

The three categories are ‘Back to Nature’, ‘Tasty Titbits’ and ‘Bizarre Bra’. Imagine the fun you can have letting your creative juices flow! This is a great opportunity to display your creative, artistic skills and come up with your own unique design that may just be a winner. Hunt out your glittery items, edible goodies, flowers, whatever you wish and turn it into a work of art.

The event will be held on Saturday, May 27th, at the Lincoln Events Centre from 1pm until 4pm. Entrance to the ‘Show Your Support’ event is $20pp which includes afternoon tea and five voting slips. Additional voting slips will be available for purchase at $1 each. The decorated bras will be on display for the public to view and place their votes. Come early as voting closes at 2.30, and you don’t want to miss the chance to vote for your favourite creation(s) to ensure they feature in the awards ceremony following afternoon tea. As well as category winners, there will

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be a Judges’ Choice award. Join us for this fascinating, glamorous and amusing occasion. We are hoping some entrants may wish to model their creation during the afternoon. How exciting would that be?

Gift stalls will showcase local products and goodies for purchase, a raffle and an Auction of a rather amazing cake.

To get an entry form, copy of the rules, submit an entry or purchase a ticket, email janeforrest25@hotmail.com or visit the Selwyn Lions Facebook page.

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If you or someone in your family has been diagnosed with cancer you are welcome to contact us. We have a variety of support options available for your needs.

Register your interest via email to: malverncancer@gmail.com