ASA | 56th annual exhibition
ABOUT THIS EXHIBITION
DATES & TIMES
20 October - 13 November 2020
Open Daily: 10am - 4pm
Now in its 56th year this popular annual awards exhibition by the Ashburton Society of Arts features over 200 artworks from local, national and guest artists in a variety of categories. Ashburton Society of Arts formed in 1964, with the philosophy to encourage the study, practice and creativity of the visual arts. This credo has been maintained till the present day and is reflected in this exhibition.
This year’s guest artists include:
Robert Wyber – jewellery
Tony Manuel – wood sculpture/carving
Maree Peate – paintings
Vashti Johnstone – paintings
Christine King – paintings
Debbie McCaw – paintings
Entries Open – 24 August
Entries Close – 13 September
Receiving Day – 10 October
Opening Night – 19 October 7pm – Ticketed Event
Image Credits |
above | Christine King,
left | Vashti Johnstone, Walkers (detail), acrylic and charcoal on canvas, 2020
DATES & TIMES
20 October - 13 November 2020
Open Daily: 10am - 4pm
Wednesday: 10am - 7pm
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