Vernissage 2007.
Thursday 17 May 2007 7pm til late.
Presented by Sofitel in association with Hesketh Henry

Vernissage is a French word that refers to the final flourishes made to a painting before public viewing. The word has evolved into a term which refers to the opening night of a significant art event. The Auckland Art Fair Vernissage gala party is just that. The social highlight of the event is the first opportunity guests will have to purchase work from the fair. It also offers complimentary wine and catering throughout the evening.

Vernissage door Prize Package.
Three nights accommodation in an Executive Suite with breakfast each morning in Vie restaurant or via room service, one dinner in Vie to the value of $200.00 and a $300.00 voucher to utilise in LeSpa at Sofitel for treatments of guests choice, evening turndown service, complimentary use of the gym and all VIP courtesies shall be extended, along with Limo transfer to/from airport. Return Air from Auckand, Wellington or Christchurch for two
Subject to availability and valid until 24 December 2007

A Private View:
An Evening with Matthew Collings
Presented by ANZ Private Bank
in association with Hesketh Henry

Matthew Collings is an outspoken critic, writer and art commentator who presents a television programme on the controversial Turner Prize in the UK. He has also published a number of wry and intelligent books on contemporary art and contributes regularly to Modern Painters magazine. He comes to New Zealand for the first time as guest of the Auckland Art Fair and on this evening, will share his thoughts on the state of contemporary art as he sees it, which promises to be very entertaining.

links.

Unpopular Culture by Phillip Matthews
NZ Listener
28 April - 4 May 2007

Matthew Collings visit is assisted by Creative New Zealand

Auckland Art Gallery Toi o TĀmaki Public Lecture Series
Auckland Art Fair, 18 – 20 May

Explore and enhance your knowledge about art at the Auckland Art Fair 07. Over the course of three days, industry professionals from the Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki share insightful on-site lectures on a series of topics, complimentary with your entry into the Fair.

Friday 18th May 11am to 12noon:
A Passionate Pursuit - a Short History of Art Collecting
Mary Kisler, Mackelvie Curator, International Art, Auckland Art Gallery

Saturday 19th May 11am to 12noon:
Transforming the Auckland Art Gallery: the planned development in 2010
Chris Saines, Director, Auckland Art Gallery

Sunday 20th May 11am to 12noon:
The Care of Artworks: Preserving Your Paintings
Ingrid Ford, Paintings Conservator, Auckland Art Gallery