An east Auckland school is opening its doors to showcase high-quality works by its talented senior art students.
Howick College’s annual Art Board Show opens on October 30 and runs until November 3.
The event sees the school’s Bill Dimery Performing Arts Centre filled with a wide array of folio boards created by year 11-13 pupils as part of their NCEA Visual Arts assessments.
The school says the show is an “exciting opportunity for the public to explore a diverse array of artwork including painting, photography, printmaking, and design”.
“These stunning folio boards represent months of dedication, creativity, and hard work, highlighting the talent and passion of the school’s emerging artists.”
Su O’Grady, the head of Howick College’s Visual Arts Department, adds: “We’re incredibly proud of the artistic achievements of our senior students.
“The Art Board Show is not only a testament to their hard work and commitment but also an opportunity for the wider community to engage with and celebrate their creativity.
“Entry is free, and we encourage everyone to join us in supporting the creativity and dedication of these talented young artists.
“This is a fantastic opportunity to witness the future of New Zealand’s art scene right here in our community.”
Among the pupils taking part in the exhibition are Estelle Ruijne and Elisa Prattley.
Much of Elisa’s work has a military theme, with works depicting soldiers, a helicopter, aircraft, and Anzac Day poppies.
Estelle is an artist and poet who likes creating art that “explores the transformative and fluid nature of the human experience”.
She intends to study a Bachelor of Visual Art double majoring in painting, printmaking and drawing, and Communication Design at AUT University after completing her secondary studies.
Howick College’s Art Board Show opens at the school from 6.30pom-8pm on Wednesday, October 30.
It’s then open from 10am to 4.30pm on Thursday and Friday and 10am to 2pm on Saturday and Sunday. Entry is free and all are welcome.