“Expanding the visual arts audience through discovery and discussion.”

Wow, our neighbours in the NZ just keep the coolness coming and this is the latest in an awesome onslaught of artistic fervour … over a whole week! Organised by the Contemporary Art Trust, New Zealand, Art Week Auckland aims to contribute to the growth of Auckland’s visual arts audience, through discovery and discussion.

“A number of key stakeholders have joined together to make this inaugural event possible. We are grateful to all of them and urge you to visit our Partners page for a full list. We’d like to extend a special thanks to our funding partner, Auckland City Council for their support in this initiative.”

With Neighbourhoods combined over 10 Days & Nights, in 40 Venues & Galleries, 80 Events & Exhibitions are lined up to show the best of the North Island in all its glory.

Including ‘Southern Gallery Express’ Bus Tour, ‘Goodnight Wanganui’ by Richard Lewer, Spencer Harrington aka Random: The Colour of Originality, Be Tender by Reuben Paterson, Emma Thomsen: Nonlinear Complications, there are many more showcasing!

Starting this week, stay tuned to Invurt.com for the highlights, exhibits and events during our spotlight on this festival of creative natives!

Who: ‘Southern Gallery Express’ Bus Tour, ‘Goodnight Wanganui’ by Richard Lewer, Spencer Harrington aka Random: The Colour of Originality, Be Tender by Reuben Paterson, Emma Thomsen: Nonlinear Complications and many more.
What: Art Week Auckland
Where: Big Little City, Devonport, Auckland South/West, Karangahape Road, Newmarket, Parnell, Ponsonby
When: 13th – 23rd October 2011

Check out the Facebook Page and Event Website for all the info!