Methven District Heritage Association is pleased to announce that the Christchurch Pops Choir is scheduled to perform at the Methven Heritage Centre on the 28th April 2012.
This sensational new choir is sure to prove a big hit with local music lovers. Ticket sales will begin in February.
Over thirty Mid-Canterbury artists are exhibiting works in the annual Cash & Carry Art Exhibition at the Heritage Centre Art Gallery.
This is an ideal opportunity to purchase a special piece of local art at a very reasonable price.
“We are intending to hold this exhibition each year, just prior to Christmas and extending over the holiday period,” said Jackie Hunter-Letham, Centre Manager. “Last year’s inaugural event was very successful, and many local people took the opportunity to purchase Christmas gifts. Visitors to Methven also purchased works to take home with them as a memory of their trip.”
“During the year we host solo and joint exhibitions, so this particular exhibition is a yearly opportunity for emerging local artists to exhibit their work to the public. A number of College students have entered items too, which is especially pleasing. We are really delighted that so many artists have chosen to participate. It is a wonderful response.”
The exhibition has paintings in a variety of mediums, as well as a number of photographs and a wire work. Each artist is displaying two pieces, which when sold, can be taken home immediately by the purchaser. The artists can then replace the sold piece with another artwork.
Hunter-Letham says that they have a number of exhibitions planned for next year, but are keen to talk to other artists and art groups. “We’d love to have a variety of art exhibited at the Heritage Centre, such as pottery, wood turning, weaving and installations.”
The Christmas Cash & Carry Exhibition at the Methven Heritage Centre Art Gallery is open daily from 10am – 5pm from Saturday the 10th December until the end of January.
By Zolena Kaspor-West
Five Mid-Canterbury artists are presenting a strong body of work at the Heritage Centre Art Gallery.
The works are predominantly figurative and are presented through the five differing styles of Sarah Harper, Suzie Millichimp, Bill Irwin, Cheryl Irwin and Vashti Johnstone.
The exhibition at the Methven Heritage Centre Art Gallery is open daily from 10am – 5pm from Saturday the 29th October until Wednesday 7th December.
Five Mid-Canterbury artists are presenting a strong body of work at the Heritage Centre Art Gallery.
The works are predominantly figurative and are presented through the five differing styles of Sarah Harper, Suzie Millichimp, Bill Irwin, Cheryl Irwin and Vashti Johnstone.
The exhibition opening was held on the 28th October at 5.30pm, with around 100 people attending.
The exhibition at the Methven Heritage Centre Art Gallery is open daily from 10am – 5pm from Saturday the 29th October until Wednesday 7th December.
Karen Smith is a passionate landscape artist who works full time from her studio at home in the foothills of Staveley. She has been painting for the last twenty years but has always had an interest in art since a young child.
Her solo exhibition at the Methven Heritage Centre Art Gallery, reflects her love of the New Zealand landscape, the forever changing light and moods of the brooding skies of a southerly and our norwest winds.
Karen enjoys all aspects of art and will paint what she feels is right for her on the day, hence the variety in her work. She paints outdoors as well but has recently discovered the joy of heading out to remote huts in the back country with fellow artists.
Karen is the recipient of many awards, her most recent being Peoples Choice award, at the Ashburton Society of Arts Exhibition for her first portrait she painted, of Austen Deans. Karen has works throughout NZ and abroad and couldn’t think of a better job to have.
The opening of the new visitor attraction in Methven was very successful, with around 250 people enjoying the highly anticipated first preview of the NZ Alpine & Agriculture Encounter.
The Honorable Kate Wilkinson, Minister of Conservation opened the attraction, saying “That the attraction would be well utilised by school groups and visitors to the area.”
Chairman of the Methven Heritage Association, Graham Robertson spoke of the large number of people who had contributed to the project over the eight years of development. He spoke of the important roles of the architect, Stewart Ross, the designers, Storyinc. and builders Bradfords in achieving a quality job. Project Managers, Roxane Gajadhar, and latterly Coffey International were also key players in the successful completion of the three stages.
Many of the those attending were impressed by the high standard of the exhibition and enjoyed the variety available in the new attraction.
The attraction is now open daily from 10 – 5pm and tickets can be purchased from the Methven i-SITE counter.
The local’s Season’s Pass which allows people resident in the Ashburton District to return as many times as they like within the year, can be purchased from the Methven Heritage Centre office. Phone 3029666 for details.
Well known local photographer, Bill Irwin will be holding an exhibition ’Home’ which will open at Methven Heritage Centre 23 February 2011.
Home
We can become so familiar with our home that we forget all the reasons that make it a great place to live. A couple of years ago we decided it was time for a little adventure and less house and garden to look after. We sold our lovely house and thought about jumping the Tasman for a while, looking at quite a few locations before deciding NZ was where we wanted to be. Sunny Nelson tempted, but eventually we decided Bank’s Peninsula had the right mix of visual beauty and big city proximity. We even bought a beautiful section at Church Bay and started to have house plans drawn up.
But the more we looked, the more we realised how much the people and place of Methven had to offer. Sure, we still want to get away and see other pockets of the world, but we know where we want to go when it’s time for home. We have nearly finished building a new house, right next door to our last one. It is a little smaller and simpler but incorporates brilliant studio and gallery space, a great place to call home.
This exhibition is a collection of some of my favourite visual reminders of why we couldn’t leave.
New Zealand’s own Will Martin, announces his first ever performances in the South Island.
At twenty-six, he’s already packed in a lifetime of paying dues. Dedicated study of musical styles and vocal training of the highest calibre, together with an active ‘performance apprenticeship’ honed on worldwide stages, has turned this born and bred Kiwi into the complete entertainer. Since making the decision at the age of 18 to follow his musical dream, Will has gone from strength to strength: from entertaining on cruise ships and rocking the Hard Rock Café, to leading countries in their respective national anthems at some of the world’s most prestigious sporting venues.
His 2007 debut album – ‘A New World’ was an epic collection of classical crossover songs, which simultaneously reflected Will’s origins and the scope of his unfaltering ambition. It also created history when it debuted on release in the UK at Number 1, making him the youngest tenor in musical history to top the classical charts.
His very new album currently in the Top 40 Chart, ‘Inspirations’ takes a fresh look at classic popular songs by songwriters such as Elton John, Stevie Wonder and Sting. He will perform songs from both of these albums on this 2-hour concert tour.
Tickets go on sale January 10 and are available from Methven i-Site. General Admission.
The Methven Heritage Association is once again organising another fundraising adventure in the high country. This time we will be visiting Arrowsmith Station, undertaking a five hour, four wheel drive trek through this magnificant area.
For detailed trip information please contact the Methven Heritage Centre on 03 302 9666 or email us on info@methvenheritagecentre.co.nz