Students of Artstation - Auckland City Council's community visual arts facility - are showcasing their talents in a series of exhibitions opening in late November. The free exhibitions feature work by students who have participated in year-long art courses in 2007 and provide an opportunity for the public to view and purchase work by emerging artists.

Image: An Artstation student hard at work.
© Daniel RoseThe series of shows begins with the inaugural 360 ° An Introduction to the Visual Arts exhibition. Students from this course exhibit works in various media including painting, photography, printmaking and ceramics. Popular painting exhibitions A Painter's Progress and A Painter's Studio follow on from this.

Artstation manager John Eaden says that students are encouraged to develop a professional and dedicated approach to their art through the development of a personal philosophy and practice.

"The courses are designed for students who are committed to developing professionally as artists. Many students then move on to tertiary institutions or organise their own exhibitions," says Mr Eaden.

360 ° - An Introduction to Visual Arts
When: 21 to 24 November 2007
Opening: Tuesday, 20 November, 5pm

Painter's Progress
When: 27 November to 1 December 2007
Opening: Monday, 26 November, 5pm

Painter's Studio
When: 4 to 15 December 2007
Opening: Monday, 3 December, 5pm

Where: Artstation is located at the old police barracks at 1 Ponsonby Road, Newton.

Enrolments are open now for Artstation's 2008 year-long courses. To find out more visit their website or phone 09 376 3221.

8/11/07