A special Gala Opening at Hot Waves Café, Hot Water Beach is all set to kick off the annual Art Escape Open Studios and Showcase exhibition on the 5th March at 6pm.
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Update – 1st March
The latest Covid-19 restrictions have meant a change to the date of the Gala Evening. The event will now be held on Thursday, April 1st. All previously purchased tickets for the event in March are still valid and all details for the event, except for the date remain the same. Please contact Mercury Bay Art Escape should you have any queries.
The 2021 Gala Opening is a social art event that showcases all of the best of local artists and their art. Tickets and the programme for this year’s event will include:
- Exclusive preview to Mercury Bay Art Escape 'Member's Showcase' exhibition
- View new artwork by each of the Art Escape member artists and art group members
- Guest speaker Di Tocker – one of New Zealand’s premier cast glass sculptors
- Art auction – one of Di Tockers glass pieces and print from Kevin Judd (Greywacke owner and professional photographer)
- Hors d'oeuvres and a complimentary glass of Greywacke wine
- Live music.
The Gala Evening is a chance to meet the artists, mingle with other art lovers, purchase art and provides an exclusive preview to our Member's Showcase Exhibition. It really is a highlight on the Coromandel arts scene.
Ian Preece, Chairperson Mercury Bay Art Escape
Di Tocker – New Zealand Cast Glass Sculptor
Guest speaker Di discovered her love of glass at the early age of 18 and that lead to a career in design. Using the lost-wax casting technique she works full time in her purpose-built studio in Cambridge.
As well as being a highly respected artist Di is also an engaging and entertaining speaker. Di has won multiple awards for her art work.
Where to get Gala Opening tickets and more information
Each year tickets sell out fast for the Mercury Bay Art Escape Gala Opening. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased from the Mercury Bay Art Escape website – see the related link below for more information.
Mercury Bay Art Escape Trust
The Mercury Bay Art Escape Trust is a registered charity that was established to promote and develop the growth of the visual arts in the Mercury Bay area in particular, and the wider Coromandel Peninsula in general.
