Celebration Exhibition 2023

/ Aratoi Wairarapa Museum of Art and History/

Celebration Exhibition and Book Launch

‘Celebration’ exhibition is an exciting opportunity for PCANZ members to show their work in conjunction with the book launch of Proof: Two decades of Print Council of Aotearoa New Zealand. Past. present and looking forward to be held at Aratoi, Wairarapa Museum of Art and History from 4th March to 4th June 2023.

Exhibition dates: 4th March to 4th June 2023

Opening and book launch: Saturday 4th March 2023 at 11.00am Exhibition Opening 
Followed by time for viewing, lunch / refreshments then 1.30pm Floor Talk with Dr Carole Shepheard  

Opening and Floor Talk - As selector for the exhibition, Dr Carole Shepheard spoke of the exciting developments in printmaking in Aotearoa today and the role PCANZ has played in fostering a vibrant national printmaking community through learning and connections. She also spoke to the diversity and innovation of the work in the exhibition.

Exhibition catalogue:

Check out the video to view a sample of the exhibition catalogue, a beautifully produced keepsake of our major exhibition.

The catalogue is available for purchase from Aratoi at the gallery shop.

Buy a copy when you visit the exhibition before it closes 4th June, or email info@aratoi.co.nz to have a copy posted. Cost: $20. Postage is $5 if required.

Photos from the Opening:

Entries: Each artist was able to submit 2 entries maximum.

Entry cost: This is to be a celebration for all Print Council members. There will be no entry cost.

Types of works: Theme: Open. Format/ media: Open. Ceiling hung work will be permitted. Plinths will also be available for some works. All wall hung work must be framed (unless framing is inappropriate). Frames must be black or white. Work may be collaborative. Work that has been completed within the last three years will be acceptable as long as it has not been previously shown at Aratoi.

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