| Artfind 2011 Calendars On Sale Now!
Would you believe it, we are already three quarters of the way through 2010. Doesn't time fly! September is an exciting month for Artfind though as we launch the 2011 Artfind Contemporary NZ Art Wall and Desktop Calendars. Both calendars have vibrant colourful covers:'Cathedral Cove' by Linelle Stacey (wall) and 'Liquid Taxis' by Amber Emm (desk). The calendars have functional design and inspiring artwork throughout, making them gifts that will continue to be enjoyed throughout the year. Buy an Artfind Calendar now and support the Red Cross Canterbury Earthquake Appeal
The 2011 Wall and Desktop calendars are available to purchase online in our Artfind Shop. We would like to show our support for our Canterbury members and all other people affected by the devasting earthquake and continuing aftershocks therefore we will donate 10% of all retail sales of the 2011 Artfind Calendars purchased through the Artfind Online Shop before the end of October to the Red Cross Canterbury Earthquake Appeal. You will also find the calendars for sale in nationwide retailers (wall calendars only) and select independent galleries and gift stores. Wholesale pricing is also available for larger orders; please contact shop@artfind.co.nz for more details. Christmas fast approaches
Whilst our calendars make great Christmas gifts, remember that there is also a huge variety of original artwork on the website to browse. Or perhaps you want to plan ahead and commission something special for your loved one. Our artists and galleries would love to hear from you; just click on an artwork and then the contact button to get in touch with them direct. We also have other NZ creative gifts available to purchase online in our Artfind shop including cards, silk ties, books, garden sculptures and more. Sharen Watson's art workshops are currently being offered at a reduced price too. Fresh new look for Artfind this Spring
Spring is in the air and the team at Artfind have decided it is time to give the Artfind site a fresh new look. Our designers are already working hard and we will be launching the new look site in the next couple of months, so keep checking back regularly. Wallace Art Awards
August saw the opening of the TSB Wallace Art Centre, the new home of the Wallace Arts Trust, which is now located in the in the beautifully restored Pah Homestead in Monte Cecilia Park, Hillsborough. The opening on the 15th August attracted thousands of art lovers. September brings the announcement of the winners of the esteemed Wallace Arts Trust Awards. Our congratulations extend to all winners and we recommend visiting the TSB Wallace Art Centre to see the winners and selected finalists which are on show until 3rd October. The exhibition will travel to Wellington for display in TheNewDowse from 22nd October - 28 November. Our special congratulations go to Artfind artist Daniel Campion who was selected as a finalist for his artwork "Kiss Me Softly". Alvin Pankhurst supports another Warrior for Planet Earth
The original Greenpeace Rainbow Warrior will remain an important part of NZ history. On its way to protest France's nuclear testing on Mururoa Atoll, it was sunk by French saboteurs on July 10, 1985, in Auckland Harbour. The skeleton of the ship is now at rest in a reef in the Cavallii Islands, where it has become the 'jewel of the north' attracting many scuba divers with its rainbow coloured jewelled anemones and sponges. This year is the 25th anniversary of the original bombing and the birth of the third Rainbow Warrior ship. Greenpeace are currently fundraising for this new custom built environmental campaigning ship and Alvin Pankhurst is donating two limited edition prints to a dedicated Greenpeace Art Auction being held by Webbs on 20th October. Terry Bennett wins First Prize
Terry Bennett is very pleased to win First Prize, sponsored by Takapuna Art Supplies for the painting he entered in the Mairangi Arts Members exhibition held in July-Aug. Gary Roberts is the sole NZ artist to reach the finals in the Cricket Art Prize
Gary Roberts' artwork "Stumped" has achieved selection for the final 40 strong exhibition for the Cricket Art Prize Award 2010. The Judges will choose the winner and highly commended awards on the 7th October. Voting for the People's choice award will follow. Judy Blanchard featured in Gallery36 Magazine
Judy Blanchard says her artwork is "rooted in the New Zealand Landscape" and traces a live "long interest in science, especially biology and botany". Judy was lucky enough to exhibit her work at the Florence Biennale at the end of last year and a feature article in Gallery36 Vol 2 No 2 2010 shares her experience of exhibiting overseas. Art Valuations
How much are my paintings worth? 'Value' or 'worth' can be understood in a number of different contexts including historical, cultural, critical, social, monetary etc. The Art Valuation process is often very complex and can take into account a number of factors such as originality of the work, size and medium, provenance and historical sales, supporting paperwork, quality and condition, age, authenticity, demand/popularity, exhibition and publication history, plus of course artistic merit. Personal value and preference are however the major driving forces behind artwork purchases - people generally collect art because they have an innate desire for the object, so really an artwork is only worth what someone is willing to pay. We are often asked for art valuation advice, however whilst the Artfind team are art enthusiasts we do not have the experience or knowledge to provide professional advice on the estimated value of an artwork. There are however plenty of Galleries, Picture Framers, Auction Houses, Insurance Companies etc. who do provide this service. We have added some links for Art Valuation to our links page to help you out. If anyone can recommend, or provide a testimonial for a particular art valuation service provider, we would love to hear from you. Best wishes
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