Category Archives: Art

Our 2017 CHAIRity FUNdraiser

Posted on October 5, 2017 by

We purchased 40 odd wooden chairs  which we gave to local artists along with 9 poems and the brief, use the chairs as a canvas to respond to one of the poems. Each artist was allowed to choose 5 free … Continue reading →

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AND it’s finished

Posted on October 23, 2016 by

Sheryl and I finished our first StepSisters project today. Sheryl is responsible for all the artwork while I organise, provide encouragement, chat to passersby and read stories to Sheryl – hence our logo!  We’re looking forward to our next Poems … Continue reading →

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Stepsisters

Posted on October 11, 2016 by

With some finishing touches to be added over the coming week, Sheryl McCammon and Ruth Arnison (aka the Stepsisters) are chuffed to present our first project in the series, Poems on Steps (POSTs), in Dunedin. The transformation of the Moray Place … Continue reading →

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Street art

Posted on February 24, 2015 by

We came across this classy letterbox while out walking today   and then further on we found this fellow having a swing in the shade. One of the joys of working part-time  – I get to meander through quiet streets and suburbs, hike in the … Continue reading →

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Did you know, Did you know, Did you know

Posted on October 3, 2014 by

Did you know that our annual PoARTry exhibition is opening on Sunday at the Community Gallery in Dunedin? A Palette of Poetry is our biggest exhibition ever with 60 works for sale –  art, jewellery, postcards, sculptures and masks. All … Continue reading →

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A Palette of Poetry

Posted on September 19, 2014 by

October 5th is fast approaching – it’s the opening day of this year’s Poems in the Waiting Room PoARTry exhibition. If you’re in town call in either for the 2.00pm opening or some time during the exhibition fortnight. All the … Continue reading →

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A city of light

Posted on September 3, 2014 by

When walking to work in winter all I saw was the dark side of the city! Now the mornings are lighter my walk is more interesting…….  See what I spied today.    

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