ART GROUP INFORMATION
MONTHLY ACTIVITIES
SIDE-BY-SIDE is a monthly rotating exhibition at the Raglan iHub, displaying work by two or three of our artists, open daily from 10am to 3pm.
The selection changes on the third Friday of each month.
SHOP OPEN 10am–3pm 7 days
13 Wainui Road, Raglan, Waikato 3225
DETAILS ARE UPDATED MONTHLY ON THE EVENTS PAGE
ART CRITIQUE is a monthly gathering, displaying work by two or three artists, with comments from those present.
WEDNESDAY EVENING PRIOR TO THE THIRD FRIDAY.
6pm to 8pm
Usually at an artist’s studio.
ART WORKSHOPS are arranged occasionally, with outside artists, trainers and facilitators.
3D life drawing in clay with Stuart Shepard
14-15th May :: 9:00–3:30pm at the Scout Hall on Cliff Street.
Full details from Dyana Wells, 021 036 7717 or dyanawells@gmail.com
THIRD FRIDAY is the monthly changeover at the iHub, 2pm–3pm. The previous exhibitors and the new exhibitors gather and curate the new selection.
THIRD FRIDAY is our monthly meeting, at 3pm, that all members (and prospective members and past members) are welcome to attend.
3pm to 4pm approx, depending on topics, often at an artist’s studio, usually followed by a Friday Afternoon beverage at the Pub.
Our WEEKEND exhibitions are held regularly at the Raglan Community House, next door to the Town Hall and Raglan Radio, at the top of Bow St.
These are often on the weekend of the second Sunday of the month. Open from 10am–4pm.
DETAILS ARE UPDATED MONTHLY ON THE EVENTS PAGE
Also check our Social Media for latest information.
PROVISIONAL YEARLY CALENDAR
PUBLIC HOLIDAYS 2022
New Year’s Day – Monday 3 January
Waitangi Day – Monday 7 February
Easter – 15-16-17-18 April
Anzac Day – Monday 25 April
Queen’s Birthday – Monday 6 June
Matariki – Friday 24 June
Labour Day – Monday 24 October
Christmas – 24-25-26-27 December
Note 1: the Impromptu Studio Trail at Easter was moderately successful at attracting people, if not sales.
Note 2: Currently investigating La Petite Gallery availability and costs.
Note 3: enthusiastic to be involved in Horticultural Society’s Open garden weekend – November?
OUR EXHIBITIONS 2022/23
Note: Dates and Locations are subject to change. Check the Events page.
June: Queen’s Birthday weekend
– Community House
Matariki weekend
– La Petite and/or Studio Trail
August: RaglanArt Annual Exhibition
– to be decided
October: Labour Day weekend
– Community House and/or La Petite + Studio Trail + RAW
Christmas
– Left Bank + La Petite + Studio Trail
February: Waitangi weekend
– Left Bank + La Petite + Studio Trail
April: Easter weekend
– Community House + Studio Trail
Anzac weekend – Studio Trail
PUBLIC HOLIDAYS 2023
New Year’s Day – Monday 2 January
Day after New Year’s – Tues 3 January
Auckland Anniversary – Monday 30 January
Waitangi Day – Monday 6 February
Easter – 7-8-9-10 April
Anzac Day – Tuesday 25 April
Queen’s Birthday – Monday 5 June
Matariki – Friday 14 July
Labour Day – Monday 23 October
Christmas – 25-26 December
Note 4: the rapid expansion at Rangitahi + the new Wainui subdivision + the new Marae subdivision may mean we look towards special themed exhibitions.
