The painting above is by TLC student Lisa Corston. Lisa is participating in The Great Coromandel Arts Tour.

Media Release
29 March
2009

3 weekends of art adventure on the creative and beautiful Coromandel.
It’s happening again! For the fourth year running, ‘The Great Coromandel Arts Tour’ is on. For three weekends, over 25 artists from Coromandel and the northern peninsula will be opening their studios to the public.

Come and visit the artists in their creative spaces, view new work before it goes to galleries and meet the artists behind some of New Zealand’s most exciting art, including glasswork, ceramics, painting, jewellery, sculpture, wood, metal and textile art, an opportunity to buy direct from the artist, before it leaves the studio.

Spread over 9 art filled days; this is an adventure through the creative spaces of some of NZ’s most accomplished artists, in the creative environment of the Coromandel.

When you show your ticket at Event HQ – The Source, in Coromandel, or at Bounty, in Thames, you will receive a map, which is your own personal tour guide, with all the info you need to find the artists and visit them in their studios.

On each of the 3 weekends, there will be an exciting line-up of special events, such as the opening night LOUD! Art Auction, on April 24th, a spectacular fire and clay installation, and 3 outdoor concerts, including the Finale party, featuring the world famous Jazz singer ‘Beaver’, on May 9th.

The Tour will feature some inspiring art workshops, including silk scarf dyeing, blacksmithing, tile decorating and raku pottery. Participants will be able to create their own piece of great art to keep.

Come and have a great weekend art adventure with friends and family exploring the creative community of Coromandel.

Dates
April 24 – 26
May 01 – 03
May 08 – 10

Studios are open from 10.00am to 4.00pm

Tickets
General $12.50
Student $10.00

Show your ticket at ‘The Source’ or ‘Bounty’ and you will receive a map with all the info you need to find the artists and visit them in their studios.

Tickets available from:
The Source, Coromandel
Bounty, Thames
Online: http://www.ticket.co.nz

More information is available on their website:
http://www.coromandelartstour.org.nz