The Mercury Bay Art Escape, held over the first two weekends on March 4th/5th and 11th/12th, is an opportunity to explore and tour the studios of innovative and talented artists in an area stretching from Tairua to Matarangi in the stunning Eastern Coromandel Peninsula.
Over these two weekends, 39 artists open their studios freely to visitors. Many have international profiles and have art inspired by the beautiful Coromandel bush and seascapes.
Fifteen artists are new, and these include Peter Augustin, a painter and printmaker who has exhibited in and received awards in several European countries. Colin Verner, who draws and creates mixed-media sculptures from recycled wood and other materials. Rich and eclectic mediums include painting, printmaking, sculpture, jewellery, mixed media, ceramics, photography, mosaics, glass and weaving.
Marion Manson another new artist, makes hand-bound art books and journals with botanical ink making as her new passion, sprinkling botany with a dash of chemistry to create the inks. Explore all our artist profiles and creativity on the website.
The Art Escape is an opportunity to view and talk about inspiration and art with member artists in their Coromandel studios and to buy direct. The popular Gala event to open the Mercury Bay Art Escape will be held at Hot Waves Café in Hot Water Beach at 6pm on Friday, March 3.
This year the event features the well-known gardening writer and broadcaster Lynda Hallinan as a guest speaker.
Tickets to the gala opening are available online from the Mercury Bay Art Escape website. Hot Waves café will feature the Artists Showcase Exhibition from March 4 until April 11, with one work from each member and group on display.
Escape to the Coromandel over the first two weekends in March and enjoy art from renowned artists, the beauty of the Coromandel, great cafes, restaurants and hospitality.
For more information on the artists, Guide stockists, and the Gala Opening, visit the Mercury Bay Art Escape website or follow on Facebook and Instagram.
