We’re raising $40,000 for the school! Change of dates, now 3-4 August 2019.

Every other year, for nearly 20 years, a committed group of school parents has coordinated the Peninsula Art Auction. 

The auction raises around $40,000 for the school as well as supporting other educational institutions in port.

Never heard of it?

Life has been pretty busy the past several years and the school community has merged and grown.  Internal communication has been a bit lost – but we’re back!  And this year the Art Auction – with its gallery weekend, live auction night and a the new “Art Week” at school, promises to be the best one yet.  

A few facts:  Established: ages ago

What:  A showcase of established and emerging artists (you, maybe??) with a strong connection to the Banks Peninsula. Gawk here. Mind blowing.

The weekend has three parts:

• enjoy the artworks anytime over the weekend for a gold coin donation. Be curious. It’s worth it.
• get in on the excitement and place a silent bid on any art that takes your fancy (more here)
• attend the live auction. It’s a ticketed, little bit fancy, licenced night with nibbles, hilarity and the excitement of live bidding (the night always has its surprises).

Where:  Upstairs at school. Rakanui is literally transformed into an art space for the weekend. You won’t recognise it!

When:  The weekend of 3-4 August with the live auction on Sunday 4 August at 7pm.

Interested:  The Auction committee is always looking for helpers – either on the night, or to complete small tasks here or there before the main event. If you’re at all interested, chat to Claire Warren (Totara) or Taff Gilvray (Harakeke/ Kowhai).  Or perhaps you’re an artist or have experience in curation? There’s nothing to lose – submit your art for consideration here.

Art Week:  See the article from Family Hub about Art Week (8-15 May to be confirmed). 

Gawk here and be curious link: https://www.peninsula-art.co.nz/

About the event link: https://www.peninsula-art.co.nz/event

Artists link: https://www.peninsula-art.co.nz/info-for-artists