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W.A.I (Waikuku Artists Incorporated ) formed in 2004 with a group of local artists, professional & emerging, working in a range of media - painting, photography, sculpture, jewellery, glass & textile. We began as a group with a common interest & a love of Waikuku which led us to hold our first exhibition in 2005. Now every 3rd weekend in February W.A.I holds their annual Art Exhibition in the community hall which is putting Waikuku on the map as quite an arty settlement!

This year, W.A.I's 3rd annual Art Exhibition attracted approximately 3000 visitors taking in the local art.
Opening night had a great atmosphere with a jazz duo enertaining the crowd and well known artist & winemaker Michael Eaton officially opening the exhibition.

Twenty six artists exhibited in a variety of mediums showing their unique take on the theme "River To River, Shore To Mountain". It's so exciting to see it all come together with everyones unique style & judging by the positive comments it is certainly appreciated by the many visitors to the exhibition.

This exhibition was made possible by the generosity of The Creative Communities Grant Scheme, and The Visit Waimakariri Promotions Advisory Board, as well as generous sponsorship from Waipara Downs Winery for our opening event. W.A.I is also very grateful to the ongoing support of our local sponsors.

As a group, we are all passionate about Waikuku & find it a very inspiring place to live.We look forward to sharing our art with you at our next exhibition on the 16th & 17th February 2008.

 

Lesley Dobbs
(W.A.I Chairperson)

 

 

 

If you would like to be added to our mailing list for future exhibitions, please email us.

View our Artist exhibition page

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If you would like to contact any of the Artists in the Group, you can phone: 03 312 2288 and we will give you their contact details if they are not yet on the 'View Artists works' page links above.

Click here for 2007 Sandcastle Competition pictures