Art in the Park

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Tel: 033 345 1348		www.artinthepark.co.za

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Nashua Art in the Park celebrates its 47th anniversary from 27th to 31st May 2009 at Alexandra Park, Pietermaritzburg. It is a picturesque venue on the banks of the Umsunduzi River, under a grove of plane trees that obligingly sheds its leaves for a splendorous autumn show.

The preparations and planning for the event is extensive, and the transformation from the park as it is everyday to the wondrous “art gallery under the stars” contributes in making this event one of South Africa's top outdoor art-selling exhibitions.

Like previous editions, visitors to the 2009 exhibition can look forward to a rich tapestry of mediums, ranging from all painting mediums to photography, glassworks and even paintings in sand. A stringent selection policy and a focus on quality art help to define the success of Nashua Art in the Park. A developmental component, introduced in 2002, is reaping its own rewards with a number of emerging artists graduating into fully-fledged exhibitors in their own right.

Such is the event's drawing power that artists from across the country are clamouring to be considered for inclusion, but growing popularity has meant the selection panel has had to turn away over 60 artists in 2009. As is the norm, the top 20 sellers in 2008 automatically win selection to this year's event. Topping the list are Kobus Kotze, Mat Louwrens, Simon Addy and Lyn Hoyle, and Ingrid and Leon Foche.

Much as the quality of work on display is a near irresistible drawcard, the event's magical ambience too plays a role in making Nashua Art in the Park a must on the national exhibition circuit. In this respect, the founding values of Nashua Art in the Park are very much intact. The bonhomie of evening fires, and the warm glow of sherry, not to mention the excellent catering and exciting entertainment line-up have made Nashua Art in Park a truly landmark event.

The exhibition will be open from 27th to 31st May, 10 am to 8 pm Wednesday to Saturday, and Sunday 9am to 4pm.

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