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I am very excited to announce an art collaboration with Dyrberg/Kern Jewellery. I have created a number of paintings specifically for this collaboration.  The artworks will be exhibited at Dyrberg/Kern at 1 Grey Street, Wellington from 17 September to November 29. Please come along to the opening day and meet Penny, the owner of Dyrberg/Kern, and me to learn about the Danish connection.

Jane Blackmore & Juliet Best would like to let you know that we are ceasing trading as Blackmore & Best Art Gallery and Studio from October 1st 2019 We both remain full-time practicing New Zealand artists and the closest of friends. Juliet remains in Shelly Bay. www.shellybaygallery.co.nz https://www.facebook.com/JulietBestArt/ Jane moves on to Lyall Bay (a new building) https://www.facebook.com/JaneBlackmoreArtist/ There are many reasons for change in life; - age, health, precious time with families, uncertainty around Shelly Bay, long business hours, other building opportunities, working weekends relentlessly for 8 years and so on... Sometimes it's just time.... So at a practical...

I am very excited to be having a solo show, Beautiful Earth, at the amazingly stunning Parker Gallery in Nelson. This show, the title, and the theme has been in progress for over 8 months - It is a really thought out, cohesive and developed body of work. The exhibition will be on from 4 to 28 April at 90 Parker Gallery in Achilles Avenue, with a gala opening on Thursday the 4 April.  For more information, please visit the Parker Gallery website here.

  I will be back at the 2019 NZ Art Show as a single wall artist with a series of new original paintings. The NZ Art Show is New Zealand’s largest exhibition of affordable New Zealand art.  It is based on a simple formula: to provide a single platform where people can buy quality, original New Zealand art at affordable prices.  Each year more than 10,000 people enjoy the show. The gala evening continues to sell out offering a wonderful festive atmosphere with gorgeous wine and craft beer, great service, upbeat music and tasty food – and of course –...

I am very excited to be a featured artist at the 2019 Paekakariki Art Show - the annual fundraiser to assist with the restoration and running costs for the St Peter's Hall, Paekakariki. The hall celebrated its 100th anniversary last year. The 2019 show will feature 60 established and emerging artist. This is a rare opportunity to select from a collection of very high quality work. Opening night is on 24th April, from 6pm with Sir Jon Trimmer. For more information please visit St Peter's Hall's Facebook Page.