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September 08

NZ Shore Plover Art Auction

When: 1st September - 9th October  2008
Where: Suze, Mayfair, London
Participating Guild Artists: Sophia Elise, Sally Blyth, Tony Brown, Nancy Frazer, Chavah Kinloch, Chrissy Brook, Tanya Verrant and Elspeth Alix Batt

Opening night Sept 10th - Auction Oct 10th at NZ House - Artwork being auctioned to raise funds for the endangered NZ Shore Plover in conjunction wtih the Deprtment of Conservation. More details http://www.nzsociety.co.uk/

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October 08

New Zealand Health Industry Awards and Benefit Gala Dinner 2008

When: 11th October 2008
Where: Bruce Mason Centre Takapuna, Auckland
Artworks Donated by: Sally Blyth, Tony Brown, Julia Dungan, Sophia Elise, Sharlene Ngatapuna, Natasha Wheeler, Sofia Minson, Vjekoslav Nemesh and Lee Ralph

6:00pm to Midnight - Tickets are available through www.ticketmaster.co.nz  More information www.nzhealthindustryawards.co.nz  Artwork being Auctioned to raise funds for UNICEF NZ

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Trish Macready

When: 24th October - 7th November 2008
Where: Kava Cafe, Seddon St., Waihi
Contact: Trish MacReady

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November 08

Tauranga First National Art Awards

When: 10th - 16th November 2008
Where: Farmer Motor Group, new Auto Village in Hewletts Road, Tauranga
Website: http://www.carronsass.com/

Auction Evening: The eleven award-winning artworks will be auctioned on Wednesday, 12 November 2008 at 6 pm
NZ Art Guild are proud sponsors - Best watercolour - $500 and winners of all 11 categories will receive a annual subscription to the NZ Art Guild.

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“HANDS ACROSS THE WORLD”

When: 12th - 15th November 2008
Where: House of Prayer, 9B Binsted Road, New Lynn, Auckland
Participating Guild Artists: TBA

Opening night - Wed 12 November 2008 7.00pm
- Viewing & sale of artworks
- Parade & sale of 70+ original “born again” recycled women’s clothes AND “one off” exquisite gowns & coats
- Auction of donated artworks
Exhibition hours - Thursday – Saturday 13—15 November 10am-2pm
Registration forms available by email admin@houseofprayer.co.nz or Phone: Robyn 820 8965 or Margie 021 555 169
Registrations close Friday 24 October 2008
FIRST PRIZE Adults $500 Children $100
100% of Proceeds to The Family Centre in Romania - a New Zealand & Romanian initiative preventing abandonment of children in Romania

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Northern Southlands Arts Trust

When: 17th - 21st November 2008
Where: Southern Automobile Showrooms, 221 Dee Street Invercargill
Website: Michelle Wallis, Joanne Borgman

The open evening is to be held on November the 15th 2008. Exhibition and silent auction will be opened by Ivan Clarke, famed Artist and Noel Coutts, Singer and entertainer. All Proceeds raised from this evening will be going directly to the HOSPICE SOUTHLAND. All artists participating have kindly agreed to donate 3 paintings each and 20% commission on any other sales for the entire event. Currently have 10 amazing artists and photographers participating for this incredible worthy cause.

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December 08

Annual Christmas Tree Appeal

When: December 2008
Where: Bruce Mason Centre Takapuna
Participating Guild Artists: Sophia Elise, Marimba Powley, Helen Sherrock, Rochelle van der Werff, David Irving

Get into the Christmas spirit, come and visit our the Bruce Mason Centres festive forest of beautifully decorated Christmas Trees! Leave a gift under their huge 12 foot tree and help those less fortunate this holiday season. Last year they collected over 1000 toys for local Children’s Charities, help them top that this year! Your donated gifts will bring some festive cheer to many children and their families this Christmas Day.

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January 09

Lawrence Summer Arts Festival

When: 16, 17, 18 January 2009
Where: The Old Blues Gallery, Ross Place, The Church at Marama Lodge
Theme: “Going for Gold”
Registration forms available from: marty-liz@xtra.co.nz

The Lawrence summer arts festival is a successful yearly event. A medley of performing, visual and creative artistic expertise is on show over the weekend in the historic village. The festival brings a rich experience for the whole family and art lover alike. As part of the festival all Otago and Southland artists are invited to participate in this unique art exhibition. The festival will be held on the weekend of the 16, 17, 18 January 2009. The artist is free to interpret the theme according to their own research and/or explore Creative avenues; i.e. history, people or landscapes Of the Lawrence area, etc.

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