http://www.feildingartsociety.com/blog/ The latest Blog feeds from www.feildingartsociety.com en-us Sun, 02 Aug 2026 15:01:51 +1200 Rocketspark http://www.feildingartsociety.com/blog/post/168051/manawatu-youth-art-exhibition/ This November, the Manawatū Youth Art Exhibition will showcase an inspiring collection of artwork created by young artists aged 4 to 14 years. The exhibition features works submitted by parents, teachers, and the young artists themselves. Some pieces have been created within schools, others through after-school art programmes, and many have been produced independently in homes and studios across the region. What makes this year's exhibition especially unique is that the artworks are not prese... Sun, 01 Nov 2026 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.feildingartsociety.com/blog/#post168051 http://www.feildingartsociety.com/blog/post/168050/manawatu-art-awards-2026/ Celebrating Creativity, Excellence and Artistic Courage The highly anticipated Manawatū Art Awards 2026 is set to open this October, offering visitors the opportunity to experience an inspiring collection of contemporary artworks from some of New Zealand's most talented artists. Each year, the Manawatū Art Awards brings together an exceptional range of creative voices, showcasing artists at their very best. From emerging practitioners taking bold new directions to established artists refining... Thu, 01 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.feildingartsociety.com/blog/#post168050 http://www.feildingartsociety.com/blog/post/168049/small-works-exhibition-2026/ The Feilding Art Centre invites you to experience its annual Small Works Exhibition, a celebration of creativity on a miniature scale. Featuring artworks no larger than 15 centimetres on their longest side, this popular exhibition showcases an impressive variety of paintings, prints, sculptures, ceramics, jewellery and mixed media works from talented local and regional artists. Don't be fooled by the size. These tiny treasures are packed with creativity, craftsmanship and imagination. Whether yo... Sat, 01 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.feildingartsociety.com/blog/#post168049 http://www.feildingartsociety.com/blog/post/167875/our-matariki-tree/ Matariki Herenga Waka – A Mooring Place for All CanoesThis term, our students embarked on a very special collaborative art project that brought together creativity, sustainability, remembrance, and community. Designed and led by our older students, and contributed to by students aged 5 to 13 years - as well as former students - our paper mâché tree became a true reflection of who we are as an art community.Created with guidance from Art Teacher Eris Newson and the support of volunteers Robyn... Thu, 23 Jul 2026 13:11:21 +1200 http://www.feildingartsociety.com/blog/#post167875 http://www.feildingartsociety.com/blog/post/167802/meet-vonnie-celebrating-20-years-of-art-community-and-connection/ Recently featured on the Palmy Venues & Events Facebook page in a profile written by Casey-Lee Persson.Meet Vonnie – one of the passionate volunteers helping bring the Manawatū Art Expo to life. For nearly two decades, Vonnie has been one of the dedicated volunteers behind the Manawatū Art Expo. A Life Member of the Feilding & District Art Society, she's been involved since the very first Expo and next year she'll celebrate her 20th year with the event, alongside the 20th anniversary... Wed, 15 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.feildingartsociety.com/blog/#post167802 http://www.feildingartsociety.com/blog/post/166406/light-in-bloom-racheal-young/ Zone 1 at the Feilding Art Center - July 2026Racheal Young – Light in BloomLight in Bloom invites viewers into a world where photography and painting seem to merge. Feilding‑based photographer Racheal Young uses light as her brush, transforming everyday flowers into artworks that appear delicately water‑painted. By photographing blooms from her own garden and those of friends, she creates images that encourage viewers to pause, look closer, and question what they’re seeing. The joy comes... Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.feildingartsociety.com/blog/#post166406 http://www.feildingartsociety.com/blog/post/167793/discover-watercolour-with-jodi-calkin/ Join local artist Jodi Calkin for a relaxed and supportive six-week introduction to watercolour painting. Perfect for complete beginners, this course will guide you through fundamental techniques and help you build confidence as you explore the unique beauty of watercolour.Over six weekly sessions, you'll learn about colour, brush control, washes, layering, and simple painting techniques while creating your own artworks in a friendly and encouraging environment.What to Bring:All materials will b... Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.feildingartsociety.com/blog/#post167793 http://www.feildingartsociety.com/blog/post/167794/feilding-at-the-heart-of-it-all/ Written for the Feilding First Newspaper by Eris NewsonDid you know……that our small rural town is home to the region’s longest-running art event - and one of New Zealand’s first regional art shows? Founded by the Feilding Art Centre and held each year at the Palmerston North Conference & Function Centre on the final weekend of the July school holidays -The Manawatū Art EXPO. Yes, it’s ours.Not run out of Auckland. Not an overseas organisation taking a cut. This is ours - built by ... Fri, 26 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.feildingartsociety.com/blog/#post167794 http://www.feildingartsociety.com/blog/post/88036/affordable-art-classes/ The Feilding and District Art Society run Affordable Art classes, after school, for 8 weeks of the term, catering to different age groups and abilities.These classes are funding by Trillian Trust (terms 1 and 3) and Creative Communities New Zealand (terms 2 and 4).Classes in Term 3 of 2026 will be run as follows:Tuesdays - Beginning 28th of July3:30 PM – 5:00 PM | Ages 5–8 | Tutor: Eris Newson5:30 PM – 7:00 PM | Ages 9–11 | Tutor: Eris NewsonWednesdays - Beginning 29th of ... Wed, 03 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.feildingartsociety.com/blog/#post88036 http://www.feildingartsociety.com/blog/post/166405/life-at-tangimoana-linda-dickens/ Presented by Linda DickensZone 2 at the Feilding Art Centre - June 2026Life at Tangimoana celebrates the rhythm, colour, and character of coastal living through a series of large and medium oil paintings by Manawatū artist Linda Dickens. Her works capture the essence of seaside life - families on the beach, fishing boats heading out at dawn, horses moving across open sand, and the glow of Manawatū’s unforgettable sunrises and sunsets. Expansive rural landscapes sit alongside intimate lifesty... Mon, 01 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.feildingartsociety.com/blog/#post166405