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Credit: WGTN REGIONAL NEWS - Alessia Belsito-Riera Visual love letters In the heart of Island Bay sits a beautiful, bright, double bay window art space called Studio 151. Normally the private studio of artist Juliet Best, from the 15th to the 23rd of December, Studio 151 is hosting a show alongside three guest artists in celebration of summer and the festive season. The exhibition showcases a diverse range of artwork across disciplines from Best, Sarah Albisser, Judy Page and Jane Brimblecombe. "We are all women who love creating and celebrating form, function, art, and beauty," Best says. A painter who...

In Conversation | Juliet Best Talk & Exhibition | 2:30pm Saturday 29th April   Join us at Flagstaff Gallery for an artist talk and exhibition from Juliet Best, a Pōneke based artist with a vibrant approach to landscape paintings.Listen as Juliet shares with us insights on her process for creating artworks that capture the atmospheric beauty and moods of Aotearoa’s coastlines and landscapes. Savour a glass of wine or a coffee, and come and observe Juliet’s work in person! During the event, you'll also have the opportunity to chat with Juliet and learn about what drives her to create.  Mark...

Muse Art Gallery is proud to start the Autumn season with Illuminated - Glass & Gold. Acclaimed Wellington landscape painter, Juliet Best and multidisciplinary Auckland artist Jark Pane have collaborated to create what Pane describes as ‘an ode to the salty landscapes of Aotearoa. Pane’s conch shells reflect the tonal moodiness of Best's landscapes as if the paintings themselves have offered them up from their foreshores. Illuminated celebrates the play of light on our natural surroundings. The exhibition is on at at Muse Art Gallery, 5 Havelock Road, Havelock North from 11 March to 7 April.

Our first Christmas Show in our new space - Studio 151. 151 The Parade Island Bay - next to the gorgeous White Room Gallery. ALL visitors to the studio over the four days will go in the draw to win a large unframed gold leafed limited edition print. We will be following appropriate covid traffic light protocol. Friday 17/12 - 1pm to 6pmSaturday 18/12 - 11am to 4pmSunday 19/12 - 11am to 4pmMonday 20/12 - 11am to 4pm  

Christmas Summer ShowLive art sculpture demonstrations - Amazing prizes to be won.All Weekend Opening - Sat 12th & Sun 13th Dec.Bubbles and cake served all day, kids art corner, fresh new art, specials and incredible prize of a "Start your Art' collection or add to existing - one lucky person will win four pieces of NZ art - all visitors to the show are eligible to enter - no purchase required.Love to see you - RSVP appreciated but not at all requiredand just turn up whenever suits you - whole weekend!