Young Friends of the Gallery
The Young Friends of the Gallery has been established with the aim of encouraging young people to have an active involvement in the arts. 
Many of the group’s members are senior secondary school students who are studying art in school, and who want to extend their knowledge and appreciation of art through dedicated visits to the Gallery, floortalks, discussions and visits to other galleries and artists’ studios. Their involvement with the ‘Young Friends’ group aims to assist them with their studies and help them gain a better understanding of the industry with a view towards a possible career in the arts.
If you would like to know more about joining the Young Friends of the Gallery, phone the Gallery on 07 578 7933.
EVENTS
TOP ART FOLIO EXHIBITION from Monday 30 April until Sunday 6 May. These are a selection of level 3 visual arts excellence folios from around the country that cover all the five fields.
CREATIVE DIGITAL DESIGN presentation and workshop. The New Zealand creative sector is growing rapidly, and technology is the key to unlocking opportunities in the creative industries. A visual presentation will be given by Jared Neems and Mark Kaneko from Natcoll, on pathways to a career in the creative industry on Sunday 13 May, 11.00am. This presentation will assist senior visual arts secondary and tertiary students alike, work out their creative journey. Parents are welcome to attend.
Entry by gold coin.
A workshop will also be offered in the afternoon at Tauranga Boys’ College. Visual Arts HODs will be advised of details for students who wish to enrol.
The next YFG meeting is Wednesday 16 May at 4.00pm.
