Friends
Friends of the Gallery are art enthusiasts committed to supporting 
the Gallery socially, financially and politically.
As a Friend you play a vital role in the continuing support of the Gallery, with the opportunity to be actively involved in the region's arts community through regular communications on
upcoming exhibitions and events.
As a Friend you receive
- invitations to Gallery functions, such as previews, floortalks, lectures, presentations and performances
- invitations to Friends functions, such as studio visits, visits to other galleries and viewing private collections
- regular newsletters
- 10% discount off catalogues and books on sale at Tauranga Art Gallery
Friends can be contacted through the Gallery office on info@artgallery.org.nz or contact the secretary, Ann Pritchard on 07 543 5350.
Friends of the Gallery committee
President Beth Bowden Secretary Ann Pritchard Treasurer Gerald Gibbard Membership Secretary Aafke Drake Committee members Patricia Cooper Colleen Bogun Jocelyn Buchanan Barbara Thomson
Click here to download a membership form
Friends of the Gallery Upcoming Events
Two very experienced local artists have offered to open their studios for the next Friends' events. Spaces are limited so it is recommended that you book early to avoid disappointment.| 3pm, Sunday 18 July | Timo Rannali Studio Visit Timo is will known for his vibrant and easily identifiable works. He has been painting full-time for 10 years and in that time has developed a complementary design business as well as completing his wonderful book Aotearoa New Zealand: A Land to Love. Come along to his studio in Mount Maunganui to see and hear about what motivates his unique convex panorama style. Plus it will be a chance to chat to him about is many road trips hunting out and sketching locations for the diverse range of paintings that are presented in his book. Call Barbara Thomson on 578 2505 to secure your place. |
| 3pm, Sunday 1 August | Ata Ellery Studio Visit The Pacific region inspires Ata's beautifully considered works. After training in fashion design she attended the Waikato School of Arts to assist in developing her art skills. Since 1984 she has exhibited nationally in solo and group shows. Our visit to her studio will give you the chance to see some of the oils, acrylics and mixed media works that Ata produces. It is an opportunity to hear from Ata about her ongoing drive to push the possibilities of paint and colour. Call Barbara Thomson on 578 2505 to secure your place. |
Bookings
For further details and bookings, phone Barbara Thomson on 07 578 2505.
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