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This year, the annual Franklin Art Show is taking a new creative direction.
The Frankly Small art show challenges artists to create small works that have a big impact.
Organiser Beth Steer said artwork must be no larger than 300mm in width and 300mm in height, including any frames. The work can be in 2D or 3D with both local and out-of-town artists.
Artist Anne Egan lives on the Awhitu Peninsula with her husband, Dave, who is a screen printer.
“I have been learning and producing mosaic art for about 20 years, and I’m in the process of creating a mosaic garden. I’ve also been creating beaded pieces of art for about 15 years.”
Recently, she became immersed in the beading world and has moved from weaving on a loom to making jewellery and 3D art by hand.
Anne is just one of many artists taking part in the upcoming Frankly Small show. The event runs from August 9 to 23 in the New Zealand Steel Gallery, Franklin Arts Centre, 12 Massey Ave, Pukekohe. Entry is by koha/donation.
A special opening night and prizegiving will be held on Friday, August 8.
All artwork will be for sale except works exhibited by school students.
Steer said the prize pool is around $11,000, and anyone wanting to sponsor a prize can still do so.
The group is also looking for new (or returning) members. Keen to know more?
www.franklinartsfestival.co.nz.
