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It Came From The Swamp
Hamilton films go on tour! Hear all the details of Joe Citizen's new venture here on The Big Idea. We wish Joe all the best on his mission to get Hamilton filmmakers and the Waikato film industry more recognised.
Proudly supported by the Hamilton Community Arts Council
Call for Submissions of Interest
IGNITION FRINGE FESTIVAL '09
Last year we hit it out of the park with The Trons rising to international fame (and being flown to Paris at that), by bringing the Meteor to life with theatre, music and poetry and with street theatre performances that teased many a letter to the editor. Is your idea next??
Ignite your Creative Energy
Innovative and entertaining work is being sought for the Hamilton Fringe Festival 2009. The festival, to take place in June 2009, is built to support local talent and will provide a platform for inspiration, participation, and connecting with artists and audiences. Young and emerging talent is welcome, as is established, local and touring artists – an open access arts festival.
Register your expression of interest by 16th January 09 by submitting a brief outline of your creative project to FRINGE or for more information contact HCAC on 07 838 6424.
The Tainui Waka Performing Arts Showcase
Take up this excellent opportunity to experience some of the best traditional and contemporary Maori performing artists from the Tainui Waka region.
The Showcase includes a unique combined mass performance by the top three senior kapa haka groups from the Tainui Waka region - Te Iti Kahurangi, Te Pou-o-Mangatawhiri and Ngaa Pou o Roto. Contemporary artists including Native Sons, Fusion Dance Company, Adam Whauwhau and Leon Wharekura.
This event is being staged by the Tainui Waka Cultural Trust and you will need to get your tickets early.
Weds 19th November, 6pm
Founders Theatre
Adults $10, Children $5
Proudly supported by the Hamilton Community Arts Council
Glass at the Arboretum
Re:Fraction has opened at the Sculpture Park's annual outdoor glass exhibition, and judging by the amazing images this isn't to be missed. Many local and national glass sculpture artists come together in a very unique exhibition and environment to celebrate and showcase their medium.
Auckland artist Sofia Athineou has installed a 100kg stunning glass piece (pictured left) which hangs at the entrance to the rock garden. The sculpture is named Iris after the messenger between the gods of Olympus and the mortals in ancient Greece.
Other participating artists include Richard Landers (winner of the Swarbrick Dixon Glass Award), Dermot Kelly, Ron Reichs, Colleen Ryan Priest, Di Tocker Jane and Jill Goddard and Gaye Jurisich.
$10 Entry
Contact the Sculpture Park for more info
Dorothy Wakeling (07) 824 0733