Tricia Hewlett Art

Wildlife Artist

Sep 10, 2019

Upcoming Exhibitions – Sept 2019

I have a few exhibitions coming up.
​If you are interested you can see my work alongside other artists at:

Home Cash and Carry Exhibition
Pumanawa Gallery, ChCh Arts Centre
Sept 9 to 22

4th Annual Pegasus Art Show
Pegasus School, Pegasus Town, Canterbury
Sept 20 to 22

Forever Art Cash and Carry Exhibition
Diana Issac Retirement Home, Maiehau, ChCh.
Oct 11 to 13

Annual Cash an Carry Exhibition
Orion Powerhouse Gallery, Akaroa
Nov 30 to Dec 22

It’s both exciting and nerve racking planning for art exhibitions.
There are many art show and exhibitions on around the country, but we can’t get to all of them. Choosing which ones to attend and ensuring enough artwork for each one is a task on it’s own. Then there is the administration involved; applications, pricing, biography, transport, and packaging to name a few. It’s also a huge learning curve for someone like myself who is only a year into the “business”of art, and certainly not the image of the artist spending all day creating artworks that is pictured by many. 
But, guess what? I love it! Not just the creating but the planning, administration, logistics and most especially meeting all the art appreciators at these events.
Thanks for coming to these events and chatting about art….my favourite subject!

Thanks for taking the time to look at my blog.
If you think my art would suit an event or gallery near you, contact me
​Nga Mihi, Tricia

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