New exhibitions on show for April

• Published date: 10 April 2024
• Author: OPINION Tania Wright Creative Arts Napier manager
• Publication title: Napier Courier, The

They are perfect for families to come and check out together, with free demonstrations and fun interactive activities

This school holidays Let it Flow by mother-daughter duo Karina Piha and Nina Weiss is set to create a playful and inspiring atmosphere in the CAN Main Gallery.

The exhibition features large, vibrant and endlessly intriguing abstracts by the pair, alongside some portrait work and other studies.

Join us on Friday, April 12, from 5pm to 7pm to celebrate the opening of Karina and Nina’s exhibition. All welcome. Let it Flow will be on display from April 11 to 25.

From the April 12 to 25, CAN is proud to be showcasing three talented local artists in its Small Gallery.

Michele Jung, Julie Mello and Christine Parnell, with a passion for painting outdoors, plein air (the act of painting outdoors) have joined forces to give you the opportunity to experience Hawke’s Bay through their eyes. This exhibit will open at CAN’s small gallery on April 12, from 5pm to 7pm.

In addition to their exhibition, these three experienced plein air painters will be giving the public a chance to watch them in their element, with a special “Painting the CAN” live demonstration event on Monday, April 22 (back up day Tuesday April 23 if raining).

We are excited to introduce Project X — An exhibition of works created and donated by the Level 3 painters at Sacred Heart College Napier.

Sandra Howlett, head of Art Sacred Heart College Napier, said after a successful exhibition in 2023, displaying large abstract works, the school decided to produce a new series.

Project X is a display of works produced in a collaborative manner where every student has made their mark in some form on each work in an art group they named The Aroha...