Hundreds follow Easter Art Trail

 

Julia Wade
Over two days, 19 venues and accompanied by Easter sun, visitors and locals alike were treated to a buffet of brilliant colour and creation on Mangawhai Artist Inc’s (MAI) annual Easter Art Trail, April 20 and 21. 

The art display showcases the quality, diversity and unique talent members have on offer using a range of media including wood sculptures, materials, printing, with fine-tuned paintings resembling photographs and surreal photography imitating art. 

MAI spokesperson Lynn Middleton says visitors welcomed the chance to drive to artist studios in the outlying areas, enjoying Mangawhai's scenic landscape as well as being able to talk with artists in their studios.
 
“People also enjoyed the cluster of venues around the pioneer heritage site which proved very popular with over 700 visitors and an easy stroll across the road to the Stylish Home venue which saw 300,” she says. “It was a fantastic art trail – excellent weather, excellent art, excellent numbers of visitors and excellent sales. Planning is already underway for Easter Art Trail 2020!”

- PHOTOS & CAPTIONS/JULIA WADE