‘Celebration’ exhibition is an exciting opportunity for PCANZ members to show their work in conjunction with the book launch of Proof: Two decades of Print Council of Aotearoa New Zealand. Past. present and looking forward to be held at Aratoi, Wairarapa Museum of Art and History from 4th March to 4th June 2023.

**See below for latest delivery update due to Cyclone Gabrielle.

Floor Talk - As selector for the exhibition, Dr Carole Shepheard spoke of the exciting developments in printmaking in Aotearoa today and the role PCANZ has played in fostering a vibrant national printmaking community through learning and connections. She also spoke to the diversity and innovation of the work in the exhibition.

Photos from Opening:

Celebration exhibition catalogue

Check out the video to view a sample of the exhibition catalogue, a beautifully produced keepsake of our major exhibition.

The catalogue is available for purchase from Aratoi at the gallery shop.

Buy a copy when you visit the exhibition before it closes 4th June, or email info@aratoi.co.nz to have a copy posted. Cost: $20. Postage is $5 if required.

Celebration Exhibition and Book Launch

Proof: Two decades of Print Council of Aotearoa New Zealand. Past, present and looking forward

Venue: Aratoi, Wairarapa Museum of Art and History

Exhibition dates: 4th March to 4th June 2023

Opening and book launch: Saturday 4th March 2023 at 11.00am Exhibition Opening 
Followed by time for viewing, lunch / refreshments   
then 1.30pm Floor Talk with Dr Carole Shepheard  

Entries: We are fortunate to have Dr Carole Shepheard as the selector for this exhibition. Each artist may submit 2 entries maximum.

Entry cost: This is to be a celebration for all Print Council members. There will be no entry cost.

Types of works: Theme: Open. Format/ media: Open. Ceiling hung work will be permitted. Plinths will also be available for some works. All wall hung work must be framed (unless framing is inappropriate). Frames must be black or white. Work may be collaborative. Work that has been completed within the last three years will be acceptable as long as it has not been previously shown at Aratoi.

Catalogue: The exhibition catalogue is available for purchase from Aratoi at the gallery shop, or email info@aratoi.co.nz to have a copy posted. Cost: $20. Postage is $5 if required.

Celebration Exhibition Brief:

Delivery of work: Please deliver work to the Gallery between Tuesday 14th February and Wednesday 22nd February 2023. Note: the gallery is not open on Mondays. Works can be hand delivered or couriered to the front door of the gallery at 12 Bruce Street, Masterton 5810. All framed work must have D rings or hooks to allow hanging. Other works must come with clear instructions for assembly / display etc. A photograph should be included with the instructions if necessary.

**LATEST UPDATE: 15 FEBRUARY 2023 - Aratoi are keeping to the dates as planned (above) for this exhibition. However, due to some areas being badly affected by Cyclone Gabrielle, Aratoi acknowledge that for some people delivery on time will be challenging. Aratoi are happy to offer some leeway and will accommodate work if it is arriving late. If you are affected, please to let them know and when you work is expected to arrive.

IMPORTANT: Packaging and Delivery Instructions - To ensure the safe packaging and delivery of your work please do read the instructions PDF at the button below. At the bottom is a check list. Please do use it. There are a lot of works arriving and we do want yours to arrive safely and in good condition.

Return of works: This will be done by the Gallery. Your work will be returned in the same packaging that it was received in so please make sure it is packaged appropriately when it is delivered. Work will not be couriered by the gallery if the packaging is inadequate. You will need to include a sheet of paper with your address and phone number with your delivery so it can be stuck onto the packaged work for its return.

Checklists for the Celebration exhibition.

Pre selection CHECKLIST:

Deadline: prior to Sunday 20th November

Have you?

• Completed all questions on the colophon. One colophon for each entry if you are submitting more than one entry.

• Added up to 25 words for the selector

• Added your 2 photographs for the selector to your colophon.

Post selection CHECKLIST:

Congratulations on being selected for this exhibition.

Have you?

• Checked that your frames are black or white and have D hooks so they are ready for hanging (if applicable)

• Included clear instructions / photograph to help with installation (if applicable)

• Packaged your work in a way that will be suitable for its return (refer to the packaging and delivery instructions above)

• Included a sheet of paper with your name and phone number clearly written on it, suitable for pasting onto your packaging upon its return.

• emailed the gallery at info@aratoi.co.nz if couriering or phoned 06 370 0001 to arrange a time if delivering, to let Aratoi know when to expect your work.

• Delivered (by hand or courier etc) your work to Aratoi, 12 Bruce Street, Masterton 5810 between Tuesday 14th February and Wednesday 22nd February 2023. (Please note the gallery is closed on Mondays)

Colophon for Celebration exhibition:

To fill in the entry form / colophon, please click on the button below:

To save a copy for your own records, either screenshot the form before submitting or copy the contents to a word doc.

Once the form has been filled in, click on the ‘submit’ button to finish.

To complete your submission, upload your photograph/s by clicking on File Upload below:

File Upload - Celebration

Thank you for your entry!