Howling Dog at Artstation
Artstation’s latest exhibition, Howling Dog, takes place from Wednesday 28 October to Thursday 5 November.
The exhibition aims to promote Toi Ora Live Arts Trust and the inspirational artworks of its members.
The trust runs an extensive programme of art classes for people with experience of mental ill health, and provides the opportunity for members to explore and develop their creative ideas in a supportive environment.
There will be over 50 artworks in the exhibition, representing a year’s worth of work at Toi Ora. The pieces have been created from a variety of art disciplines including mosaics, printmaking, drawing and painting.
Toi Ora’s arts coordinator, Bernadette Brewer, hopes that the exhibition will help to dispel public misconceptions about mental health.
“Other successful outcomes are measured through the changes in confidence experienced by Toi Ora members, and how they begin to see themselves as part of a wider community, as artists, and having a means to communicate to the public,“ she says.
Howling Dog
Exhibition: 28 October to 5 November 2009
Opening:Tuesday night, 27 October from 5pm to 7pm
Artstation is Auckland City Council’s community visual arts facility located in the old police barracks at 1 Ponsonby Road, Newton. It is easy to get to by bus, The Link bus stops right outside.
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Auckland CouncilNew Zealand’s largest city holds a wealth of creative talent and businesses, making it, without a doubt, New Zealand’s home of the creative industries. Auckland's unique arts, culture and creative enterprises not only enrich the cultural landscape of the city and its inhabitants but also make a vital contribution to the city’s economic success.
Auckland Council is committed to making Auckland an arts and culture centre by supporting the abundance of talented creative people who call Auckland home, and creating attractive business and lifestyle options for all who choose to live, work and play here.
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- Support and funding for arts organisations, artists ,arts and cultural groups
- Provision of arts facilities, such as the Art Gallery and ArtStation
- Design and delivery of a public art collection and programme
- Support of performing arts venues such as The Aotea Centre, Civic Theatre and Auckland Townhall
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- Arts and creative sector research and policy and strategy such as Arts Agenda, Blueprint and Arts in Public Places – Public Art Policy
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- Provision of world class library resources
- Support of industry associations and business events such as The Big Idea, ART Survive and Thrive forums and Film Auckland
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- Support and delivery of community and major events such as Pasifika Festival, Lantern Festival and Music in Parks
- Facilitation of film productions in the regionTo find out more about Auckland Council’s support of the creative industries and how this can benefit you or your creative business visit www.auckland.govt.nz or phone 09 379 2020
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