First Thursday's Call For Artists!

First Thursdays is back and teaming up with some great local collectives to be bigger and better than ever!  

This fantastic event is relaunching as a quarterly event and the first one will be on Thursday 2 December 2010. K Road will come alive on a Thursday night with a craft market hosted by Foxes, poetry readings, live musical and dance performances, and DJs from George FM. And the highlight will be some of NZ’s most exciting emerging artists who will be exhibiting in a ten-day gallery show at Te Karanga Gallery.

St.Kevin’s arcade and neighbouring shops will also be opening late with special treats and discounts on the night. First Thursdays is all about fostering a tighter-knit arts community, connecting people and spreading new ideas. 

The organisers are currently looking for talented artists, dancers, musicians, djs & poets! The application deadline is Friday 1 October 2010. See www.firstthursdays.co.nz for more details!

Extra Curricular Activities this Thursday!

Some of you my already be aware, but in case you aren't..... The very Talented Ellie of Miss Ellie May has put together this beautiful and very packed-to-the-brim magazine, full of crafty news and articles about the people behind the crafts. You can read more about it on the Extra Curricular blog that Ellie has put together.

So this Thursday 19th November will be the official launch party of this printed beauty, and YOU'RE invited by Ellie (which is super nice don't you think?), it will be at DOC on K'rd from 7pm and you will be able to get your hot little hands on an issue at the party as they will be for sale. Plus, there's cupcakes so really no excuses not to attend and support this magnificent feat by Ellie.

See you there! Jess x