Galaxiies - Community art project
02/06/2023 12:10pm
A community event with fun for all the family. Come and learn about our five species of inanga (whitebait) and see their spawning site at Shakespeare Walk along the Maitai River.
Come along and join in the making of the Te Ramaroa Nelson Light Festival artwork "Galaxiies" by artist Vicki Smith and Art Ecology. Bonus: learn about our beautiful native fish species!
Who: Suitable for all ages. There will be art activities for kids, and an informative display about our native whitebait species
When: Saturday 10 June 1pm-4pm
Where: Shakespeare Walk, Maitai River (if fine). If the day is wet Community Art Works at Whakatū Square will host the event. If it's a fine day we recommend parking in Millers Acre and walking across the bridge beside Riverside Pool to Shakespeare Walk
What to bring: All artwork material will be provided, please wear suitable outdoor clothing
Te Ramaroa Nelson Light Festival runs from 30 June until 4 July every evening 5:30-9:30pm FREE www.teramaroa.nz - head down there with your torch to find your painting!
