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Art History With Lynne Robinson | Blogs | The Little Gallery
- 8 August 2018
- Jo Dalgety
Thank you for joining us at The Little Gallery Whangamata for Lynne Robinson’s guided tour: From Raphael to Mondrian: Art History ‘with a twist’!
In Conversation with Lynne Robinson
- 13 July 2018
- Sarah Holden
With not long to go until her guided art history tour at our Whangamata gallery next month, we thought we would get to know our local artist Lynne Robinson!
Woven Time with Bernie Ross
- 9 July 2018
- Sarah Holden
We review the first event of our Insight Series: 'Woven Time', a demonstration in the art of weaving by Bernie Ross!
35km Road Trip: A Photo Story
- 28 April 2018
- Sarah Holden
Take a visual tour of our latest exhibition, '35km Road Trip' with photos from the opening event!
Picks of the Week: 35km Road Trip highlights
- 22 April 2018
- Sarah Holden
With 35 new works in each gallery for our exhibition '35km Road Trip', we couldn't just choose one piece of art this week!
Thank you for coming to 'Artists in Residence'!
- 17 March 2018
- Sarah Holden
Coinciding with the annual Mercury Bay Art Escape, our 'Artists in Residence' event in Tairua earlier this month was a fantastic success!
Thank you for coming to our Whangamata Grand Opening!
- 22 December 2017
- Sarah Holden
Thank you to all who came to our official Grand Opening celebrating The Little Gallery Whangamata! It was a fantastic evening and we were thrilled to have such a positive response from the community.
The Little Gallery to open in Whangamata!
- 17 September 2017
- Sarah Holden
We are excited to announce the opening of a second Little Gallery in Whangamata this coming November!
Angela Murray: Creative Thinking in Life and Business
- 12 May 2017
- Sarah Holden
On Wednesday evening we had the pleasure of hosting life and creative thinking coach Angela Murray at our Auckland gallery, for her first solo exhibition and talk: How Creative Thinking is guaranteed to help you succeed in life and biz.
Review: 'Art and Interior Design' Talk by Donna Jones
- 7 April 2017
- Sarah Holden
Thank you to all who came to Donna Jones' talk, 'Art and Interior Design' at our Auckland gallery, despite the less than favourable weather! For those who couldn’t make it we’ve put together the main points and tips of Donna’s fantastic talk.
Artist Demonstration Evening Review II
- 22 March 2017
- Sarah Holden
On Thusday 16 March, we enjoyed another evening of artists’ demonstrations. This time we watched three distinctively different styles of art develop with Jo Dalgety, Kirsty Black and Keron Smith.
The Opening of the Mercury Bay Art Escape 2017
- 6 March 2017
- Sarah Holden
A fun opening of the Mercury Bay Art Escape, celebrating it's 10th anniversary.
Artist Demonstration Evening Review
- 11 February 2017
- Sarah Holden
A fantastic evening with our artists Vjekoslav Nemesh and Gary Brooks sharing their creative processes at our Auckland gallery.
Connectivity: A Solo Exhibition by Karla Cosford
- 26 September 2016
- Sarah Holden
This collection of oil paintings by Karla Cosford conceptualises the idea that everything in the universe is linked to you, and you to it.
Thank You for Coming to our Auckland Grand Opening!
- 14 September 2016
- Sarah Holden
We had a fantastic opening! Thank you for all your support and encouragement. It's a great space and we're very proud of what we've achieved and how far we've come.
Art Creation with Susan Dunster
- 31 August 2016
- Sarah Holden
A lovely crisp winter's day is perfect for coming inside The Little Gallery to enjoy a demonstration by local artist Susan Dunster.
Coromandel Art Gallery Opens in Auckland
- 25 August 2016
- Sarah Holden
The Little Gallery is unique in having two branches of the same gallery. We envision The Little Gallery becoming not only a talking point, but an essential must-visit destination for art lovers.
$4000 Raised for Local Kiwi Care and Rescue Group
- 27 July 2016
- Sarah Holden
What a fantastic result for this fantastic cause! It gives me great pleasure in knowing that The Little Gallery, with the support of our local artists, were able to raise $4000 for the local kiwi care and rescue group.
Coromandel Artists Support Kiwis with Silent Charity Art Auction
- 8 July 2016
- Sarah Holden
The Little Gallery is hosting a silent art auction between 9-22 July 2016 at their gallery in Tairua, featuring donated original works of art from local Coromandel artists. Proceeds from the action will be given directly to the Whenuakitie Kiwi Care Group, a local charity who work to protect the Coromandel brown kiwi and brown kiwi habitat on the Coromandel Peninsula.
Art Creation with Liz Hart
- 28 June 2016
- Sarah Holden
As the rained poured down outside, people poured inside The Little Gallery to watch impressionist artist Liz Hart demonstrate her process.
Art Appreciation
- 2 May 2016
- Sarah Holden
Last Thursday we had a very insightful and informative talk around art appreciation and how to read a painting. One of the main points was around the ability to appreciate a piece of art, even if you don’t like it.
Mercury Bay Art Escape: My Studio Tour
- 21 March 2016
- Sarah Holden
My girlfriend and I went to check out some of the studios open during the Mercury Bar Art Escape which is a self drive tour around the beautiful coastal area of Mercury Bay.
Impressive Art Escape Open Studio Tour Launch
- 13 March 2016
- Sarah Holden
The launch of the Mercury Bay Art Escape Open Studio Tour at Hot Waves Café in Hot Water Beach.
'Uncanny Nature' with Carole Shepheard
- 7 March 2016
- Sarah Holden
Uncanny: seemingly supernatural, mysterious Nature: 1. thing’s essential qualities 2. kind, sort, class 3. inherent impulses determining character or action ... about Carole's current exhibition 'Uncanny Nature'...
Carole Shepheard's Opening Speech
- 11 March 2015
- Sarah Holden
Carole Shepherd has been kind enough to share the speech she gave at the opening of the Mercury Bay Art Escape on Friday 6 March 2015. It was very relevant to the artists and the Bay’s community feel and was well received by everyone.
The Workshops of Peter Griffen
- 9 November 2014
- Sarah Holden
A few spaces are available… Tairua artist Paula McNeill is organising another series of art classes by renowned Australian artist PETER GRIFFEN and because of last minute cancellations there are a few spare places in 2 of the 2-day sessions.