Art in Action

Privacy and Mailing List Policy Occasionally there will be information sent to list members about Art in Action events. You will be able to remove yourself from the list at any time. The list will not be disseminated to others.	ART IN ACTION Date: Sat 18th & Sun 19th October 2008 Time: 10am to 4pm each day Venue: Philosophy House, 33-37 Aro Street, Wellington What is Art In Action? Download 2008 Poster (PDF) Fine artists create work on-location, giving the public a real insight into the skills and procedures necessary for fine work. The disciplines represented include painting, drawing, sculpture, calligraphy, textiles, ceramics, instrument making. The artists are available to answer questions, to explain how they work, and to sell their work or take commissions. There are food and refreshments available, with artwork for sale throughout the building. The aims of Art In Action are: To encourage high standards of artistic skill and creative design To bring together at one place and time the finest artists in each field of activity To show the way the artist works; to present what each artist feels is the essential element of their work including the content, meaning and message To show the tremendous possibilities that exist in each area, demonstrated by the high standards and excellence, and to exhibit artwork for purchase. Art in Action is hosted by the School of Philosophy, a non-profit educational organisation. The aim of the School's activities is to provide anyone with the opportunity to experience fine attention, self knowledge, and happiness. Art In Action is held in this spirit. Feedback The amount of Positive feedback from the 2006 event was overwhelming. Two examples: “I just want to pass on to you my sincere thanks for all the hard work you and your team have put in, in preparation for and during the Art in Action weekend. Can you please pass on to all those involved my thanks. It was a wonderful weekend and I believe a few of the 'professional' galleries round the country could learn a lesson or two from your team as how to manage such a show.” Trish Armour “Notable comments from some visitors at my table included: “These are artists we can identify and connect with!” “It is so wonderful to be “up close and personal” with these artists – we’ve always wanted to see them in action” “I’ve never seen a real quill before!!” “Wish I could have bought a weekend ticket, I still have questions and need to come back tomorrow to take in the beautiful artwork!” Jill Larmer Opening Times Saturday: 10am–4pm: Doors open. Sunday: 10am–4pm: Doors open. Monday: 9am–12noon: Collection of purchased artworks by the public. Tickets Day Tickets: Adult $10, Student $5, Family $25 (2 adults, 2 children). Tickets sold trough Ticketek and gate sales. Hosts School of Philosophy Wellington