ANNUAL Art Challenge
The dress displayed here is entitled ‘Fit for a Queen’, created by Monica Toretto. Inspired by the 1675 high renaissance bible from our collection, that was dedicated to Queen Christina of Sweden, particularly the first page showing her portrait.
If you are planning a visit to our museum in September or October, it is a great opportunity to experience our annual art challenge exhibition. This blend of art alongside each artefact that inspired it will leave you amazed - one of the best things to do, and a unique way to explore our heritage.
In winter 2023 we launched our inaugural Art Challenge, with funding from Creative Communities. Artists from anywhere were invited to view our collection online, and get inspired to create any work of art (creative writing, textile, photography, painting, sculpture, pottery etc.). We were thrilled to receive 21 works, which were displayed alongside the objects of inspiration from our collection for the month of September 2023. More than 400 people visited the exhibition.
It was such a success on many levels, we did it again in 2024, and were blown away to receive 42 diverse entries from first time exhibitors to a fine arts graduate!
We are looking to talk to potential sponsors who are keen to encourage creativity and celebrate our history for our Art Challenge 2025!
In winter 2023 we launched our inaugural Art Challenge, with funding from Creative Communities. Artists from anywhere were invited to view our collection online, and get inspired to create any work of art (creative writing, textile, photography, painting, sculpture, pottery etc.). We were thrilled to receive 21 works, which were displayed alongside the objects of inspiration from our collection for the month of September 2023. More than 400 people visited the exhibition.
It was such a success on many levels, we did it again in 2024, and were blown away to receive 42 diverse entries from first time exhibitors to a fine arts graduate!
We are looking to talk to potential sponsors who are keen to encourage creativity and celebrate our history for our Art Challenge 2025!
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The 2024 challenge was again funded by Creative Communities administered by Southland District Council, with the support of Ōraka Aparima Runaka.
Sina Sibler won the 2024 people's choice award (and a $500 art supplies voucher from Art Supplies Southland), for her work 'I Saw'. Thank you to every artist who entered the challenge. Please enjoy this video showcasing the 2024 entries alongside each artefact that inspired them. |
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We invite you to appreciate some of the 2023 entries by viewing this slideshow presentation we gave to the 2023 Art Challenge funders, Creative Communities. We are very grateful for Creative Communities and Ōraka Aparima Runaka support in making this event a success.
Tui Johnson won the 2023 people's choice award (and a $500 art supplies voucher), for her work Tītī at Dusk. Thank you also to the following artists who contributed works - we were blown away by your entries and how they brought a new perspective to our collection: Mary Napper ('Knit one pearl one' SOLD), Wayne of the Hill, Monica Toretto, July Cortes Cardenas, Lilly Capper (curators highly commended creative writing, SOLD), Rebecca Straker Cunningham, Lynne Grove, Ruby Anderson, Belinda Mason, Christine Rogers, Ben Ward, Anne Pilcher Gough (Compass Dolphin SOLD), Jewel Robinson (pottery vase available for sale at Pretty Good studio), Milan Vladisavljevic, Joanne McLeary, Joane Stowers, Toni Halliday, Fleur Soper. |
