Waimarino Art Awards have run
annually for many years now, coordinated by a series of dedicated art-lovers in
the twin towns of Raetihi and Ohakune, within the Waimarino area. The Raetihi
Promotions Charitable Trust is the governing body.
The main aim of the Waimarino
Art Awards is to celebrate our local artists, very few of whom are full time.
Our artists and makers also welcome the work of artists from the rest of the
country. It is a challenge, but heart-warming to see what people outside our
area are up to.
As well as our artists, we
are lucky to have sculptors, potters, glass artists, fabric artists, carvers,
weavers, quilters, like the rest of New Zealand. Bi-annually, though, we put
Raetihi at the centre of the universe, and show these off at the Waimarino Art
Awards.
We are always grateful to our
Local Sponsors, who invest in all our many social and sporting activities, not
just the Art Awards
The exhibition will be open
daily at the Royal Theatre, Seddon St, Raetihi:
27th September - 2nd October
11am - 2pm & 6pm - 9pm Everyday
