Thursday, January 28, 2010

First Thursdays


First Thursdays Auckland debuted in St Kevin’s Arcade on 3 Dec last year when Cleo organised a line-up of artists including painters ranging from street style to pop surrealists, Brazilian dancers and even a glass blower to captivate what turned out to be a more than 900-strong audience of onlookers and buyers who turned up throughout the evening.

The 2010 schedule for First Thursdays Auckland kicks off on Thursday 4 February with a similarly impressive line-up of artists featuring exhibitors such as Amy Walker whose work is described as a cross between Picasso and pop art, Frida Kahlo-inspired crafter of jewellery Miriam Ramos and live hip hop-based band Numbers.

“It’s a platform for emerging artists who may not otherwise get into galleries which gives them confidence," says Cleo, “and it’s fun for established artists, because it offers them a different type of space.”

1 comment:

Lauren Orlina said...

Thanks for the post! We had a very successful second show and we featured some amazing craftwork including felted soaps and scarves, beautiful handmade knickers, hats and more.

http://www.firstthursdays.co.nz/index.php/past-eventsphotos/4th-february/craftwork.html

Looking for more crafty people to include in our next show 4 March. ;)