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Art students from four of Artstation’s courses are show casing their talents in exhibitions to celebrate the results of a year’s hard work.

This exhibition series is an opportunity to see new artworks in painting, printmaking, sculpture, photography and cast glass.

Art students from four of Artstation’s courses are show casing their talents in exhibitions to celebrate the results of a year’s hard work.

This exhibition series is an opportunity to see new artworks in painting, printmaking, sculpture, photography and cast glass.

The Artstation Foundation Course (from 22 to 26 November), Painter’s Progress (from 29 November to 3 December), Painter’s Studio (from 6 to 10 December), and A Glass Studio (from 13 to 17 December) exhibitions show a selection of work by students who have participated in year-long art courses throughout 2011.

Throughout the year these students have been encouraged to develop a professional and dedicated approach to their art through the development of a personal philosophy and practice which culminates in end of year exhibitions.

“The exhibition is both daunting and exciting, and introduces the students to the process of exhibiting, from curatorial selection and hanging, to invitations and cataloguing,” says painting tutor Matthew Browne.

“This exhibition could also be seen as a ‘new beginning’ for us, as we get closer to bridging the gap from ‘student’ to ‘practicing artists”, says Painter’s Studio student, Jacqui Sturm.

“Showing our work gives us the opportunity to not only showcase our achievements over the year with the wider community, but also to give back to the Artstation, as we celebrate the commitment our tutors have shown us over the year through their endless encouragement to explore, and take creative risks”, says Painter’s Studio student, Jacqui Sturm.

In 2012, Artstation is offering five, year-long art courses: The Artstation Foundation course Painter’s Progress, Painter’s Studio, A Glass Studio, and Professional Practise.

For more information about the Artstation 2012 year-long art programme visit http://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/artstation or phone 376 3221 from Monday 28 November.

Further information:

Gallery hours:

9am to 7pm Tuesday to Thursday

9am to 5pm Friday

10am to 3pm Saturday

Exhibition: Artstation Foundation Course

Tutors: Matthew Browne, Lyndall Jefferies, Chris Mules, Tanja Nola andElizabeth Serjeant

Exhibition dates: 22 to 26 November 2011

Opening: Monday, 21 November from 5pm to 7pm

Exhibition: Painter’s Progress

Tutor: Matthew Browne

Exhibition dates: 29 November to 3 December 2011

Opening: Monday, 28 November from 5pm to 7pm

Gallery hours: 9am to 7pm Tuesday to Thursday

Exhibition: Painter’s Studio

Tutors: Matthew Browne and Kathryn Stevens

Exhibition dates: 6 to 10 December 2011

Opening: Monday, 5 December from 5pm to 7pm

Exhibition: Friday Glass Group

Tutors: Nicole Lucas and Jo Nuttal

Exhibition dates: 13 to 17 December 2011

Opening: Monday, 12 December from 5pm to 7pm

Artstation is the Auckland Council’s community visual arts facility located in the old police barracks at 1 Ponsonby Road, Newton. It is easy to get to by bus, with the Link that stops right outside. Artstation also has wheelchair access and a lift, which can be accessed from the side entranceway to the right side of the building from Ponsonby Road.

Artstation

1 Ponsonby Rd, Newton, Auckland

http://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/artstation

http://www.facebook.com/ArtstationToiTu

Ph 09 376 3221