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Creativity is in the air
The Pegasus Bay PTA has teamed with members of the Waikuku Artists incorporated (WAI) to bring the arts to Pegasus with the inaugural Pegasus Bay Art Show on the 7th and 8th of October. With 60+ artists from Christchurch and North Canterbury exhibiting in a wide range of mediums, alongside guest artist Raymond Herber from Iron Ridge Quarry, you can be sure there will be something there to appeal to everyone. The aim of the Art Show is to raise funds to go towards a continuing arts program at the school, and to provide a new event for artists to exhibit in North Canterbury.
The Art Show is also a culmination of the collaboration between the school and artists from the WAI who have been providing art workshops on Wednesday afternoons at the school throughout term 3. Having the artists come in to share their talent, passion and skill has been incredibly valuable and inspiring for all of the children and staff at Pegasus Bay. From this each learning community has been inspired to create some collaborative artworks that will be proudly displayed at the Art Show. The opening night on the 7th of October is
a ticketed event. Tickets can be purchased from a number of outlets for $20 pp which gets you entry into the show, first drink, nibbles and music provided by local musician Charlie Williams. Well known Waikuku artist Quilliam Collister will be doing a live painting, which will be available to purchase via silent auction. Also on the night there will be a “Mystery Mini Masterpieces Auction”. These masterpieces have been created by some well known locals such as Sir Richard Hadlee, Jendy Harper, Wyatt Crockett, Ruud (The Bug Man) Kleinpaste, Jason Kerrison, David Ayers, Matt Doocey and a few others “Famous in Pegasus Bay” including principal Roger Hornblow. The mystery is the not knowing who created which masterpiece until after the auctions have closed. Saturday the 8th of October the show is open from 10-4pm and is just a gold coin donation on entry. During the hours of 10am-1pm More Fm will be onsite offering face-painting and other activities to occupy the children while mum and dad have a browse at the art. CONTINUED ON PAGE 28