Month: May 2011

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two exhibitions which are part of this year’s Auckland Festival of Photography

Jo Dalgety

Enjoy a glass of wine at the opening of two exhibitions which are part of this year’s Auckland Festival of Photography: Paul Cullen – ATTEMPTS http://www.artagent.co.nz/exhibitions/paulcullenattempts.htm & John Lyall – FOREST & BIRD http://www.artagent.co.nz/exhibitions/johnlyallforestandbird.htm John Lyall has invited, fellow artist and friend, Claudia Pond Eyley to show her bonsai drawings in conjunction with his. Preview: Wednesday 1st June 2011 5.30-7.30pm The exhibitions run until June 25th. Jane Sanders ART Agent Phone: +64 (0)9 358 2625 Mobile:+64 (0)27 280 9822 E: jane.sanders@artagent.co.nz W: http://www.artagent.co.nz Artists Represented: Paul Cullen, Bing Dawe, Des Helmore, John Lyall, Jan Nigro, Gregory O’Brien Level 1, Blackett¹s … Continue reading two exhibitions which are part of this year’s Auckland Festival of Photography

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Acccommodation in London booked!

Jo Dalgety

Hard to find accommodation as apparently I am landing right in Wimbledom and Trooping of the Colour time so tourists galore. But I’ve found a great B&B close to the River Thames, and they have a study and desk where I can work away on my laptop. So I’ll spend the time working, walking around London and seeing the things I never have when I’ve stopped over there – and then to plan the stay up North where I would like to be during my stay – checking out the North York Moors, the Peak District and the Lake District. … Continue reading Acccommodation in London booked!

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Okay I’m now nervous but still excited.

Jo Dalgety

I have my flights all booked and now trying to tee up the accommodation! My Auckland studio maybe sub-let in a subtle way while I ‘m away so all is good – will be good if someone makes good use of it. Laxmi Jhunjhnuwala is having her first solo show at Mairangi Art Centre, opens on 9 June, Thursday @ 5pm so pop along and take a look – I’ll be missing it but will soak up the watercolour exhibition at the Tate as punishment. See http://www.laxmijhunjhnuwala.com Continue reading Okay I’m now nervous but still excited.

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Off to England

Jo Dalgety

Five years ago I visited England for the first time and was stunned by the history (like many, many before me). But that visit inspired so many paintings and so much of my art work since then, and I have always wanted to go back and stay awhile, research and thoroughly immerse myself in one area. And now I have my chance – it is finally coming together for me. I’ll use this blog to journal my journey including getting prepared in just a few short weeks. I’m booking air tickets tomorrow, then my London B&B for three weeks – … Continue reading Off to England

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Pocket Rockets 2011

Jo Dalgety

9/05/2011 to 22/05/2011 Where: The Art Station, Otago Art Society, First Floor, Dunedin Railway Station, 22 Anzac Avenue, Dunedin When: 9th – 22nd May Participating NZ Art Guild Artists: Amanda Cass, Anni Morris, Chris Cruickshank, Gerda Smit, Helen Parsons, Jane Tan, Jane Bold, Lei Wen, Natasha Shackleton, Peter Augustin, Ron Esplin, Sofia Spirtova, Sue McPhee, Tanya Dann, Toni Dolan Opening Hours: 10am – 4pm, 7 Days An exhibition proudly showcasing just under 100 small artworks from 19 talented new zealand artists Participating Artists: Amanda Cass, Amy MacKinnon, Anni Morris, Chris Cruickshank, Collette Fergus, Gerda Smit, Helen Parsons, Isla Osborne, Jane … Continue reading Pocket Rockets 2011