YOU & ME Calendar of events 11-20 October
You and Me Exhibition
11th October 6pm-10:30pm at Chan Andreassend 5 Rose Road Ponsonby
The Arts Menagerie is an arts initiative that is passionate about collaborating to express creativity through an assortment of avenues. The “You and Me” exhibition therefore expresses this concept allowing both the artist and viewer to reveal themselves through an interactive artistic expression. Walk through the exhibition space to experience a painter painting you, a filmmaker making a film with you, a sculptor making you part of their sculpture, an actor making you part of their performance, a poet reciting a poem about you and many more interesting artistic interactions.
YOU and ME Opening Night Photos.........
The Arts Menagerie is an arts initiative that is passionate about collaborating to express creativity through an assortment of avenues. The “You and Me” exhibition therefore expresses this concept allowing both the artist and viewer to reveal themselves through an interactive artistic expression. Walk through the exhibition space to experience a painter painting you, a filmmaker making a film with you, a sculptor making you part of their sculpture, an actor making you part of their performance, a poet reciting a poem about you and many more interesting artistic interactions.
YOU and ME Opening Night Photos.........
YOU and ME photo project
Join with us in the YOU and ME photo project, wherever you are and its open to everyone and in whatever language you like. There are no right or wrong photos just include the words YOU and ME somehow whether on a napkin in a restaurant, drawn in sand or projected onto a building, its all up to your imagination. Include your friends family or complete strangers. All the photos will be projected in the You & ME exhibition 11 October as a part of Auckland Art week. The more variety the better and experience is not needed!! email photos to [email protected] or email for more information. Project Director: Ronald Andreassend [email protected] |
Shadow Puppet Play Saturday 12th October 11am - 1pm at Chan Andreassend
Are you a master puppeteer in the making? Do you just want to see your creations come alive? As part of our “You and Me” Series, join Ronald Andreassend and The Arts Menagerie in the process of making shadow puppets. Bring your creations to life and animate it using our actors’ voices or, even better, lend your voice to your creation!
Shadow Puppet photos..... |
Menagerie Matinee Saturday 12 October 2pm - 4pm at Chan Andreassend
Writers, puppeteers, puppet makers and all those imaginative and creative! As part of our “You and Me” series, The Arts Menagerie presents: Menagerie Matinee! Observe and engage in the brand of magic that The Arts Menagerie create through the Shadow Puppets Theatre! If you’ve attended the Shadow Puppet workshop bring your creations to our theatre... if not, feel welcome to bring your own puppet(s) along and engage in the spirit of collaboration and creativity!
Entry is Free |
Hat Madness in the Menagerie! Sunday 13th October 11am- 1pm at Chan Andreassend
As part of our “You and Me” series, The Arts Menagerie presents: “Madness in the Menagerie- Crazy Hat Making”. Our artists will lead a workshop that will entice you to make your most imaginative and over the top creations in hats! What kind of Menagerie Mad Hatter will you be? Bring your own hat to decorate!
After becoming a Menagerie Mad Hatter, you must attend the Menagerie High Tea Party of course! See The Mad Menagerie High Tea Party event for more details!
Workshop Fee: $18
Limited spaces available
To register, email [email protected] Hat Madness workshop photos......................
After becoming a Menagerie Mad Hatter, you must attend the Menagerie High Tea Party of course! See The Mad Menagerie High Tea Party event for more details!
Workshop Fee: $18
Limited spaces available
To register, email [email protected] Hat Madness workshop photos......................
Menagerie Mask Parade! Tuesday 15th October 7pm- 9pm at Chan Andreassend
As part of our “You and Me” series, The Arts Menagerie presents: Menagerie Mask Parade! If you have a love of dress up and costume and wearing masks, step into a character or change your identity and join The Arts Menagerie in their love of photo shoots and mischief! Smoke machines, props, backdrops and atmospheric lighting all set the scene, and help create magical and intriguing photos that you can then view on The Arts Menagerie website!
Entry is free
Entry is free
Menagerie Miniatures Wednesday 16th October 7pm- 9pm at Chan Andreassend
As part of our “You and Me” series, The Arts Menagerie presents: Menagerie Miniatures! The Artists will give you cardboard templates to choose from to make a house, skyscraper, even a tower which you can cut out and glue together, then decorate as you desire! With a little help from the Arts Menagerie, you can then add your miniature to others to help create the miniatures city installation! The miniature city will be photographed, filmed and animated by The Arts Menagerie, so make sure you check their website to see your miniature on screen!
Workshop Fee: $10
Limited spaces available
To register, email [email protected]
Workshop Fee: $10
Limited spaces available
To register, email [email protected]
Menagerie Lantern Meander Thursday 17th October 7pm- 9pm at Chan Andreassend
The 6th event in our “You and Me” series for Auckland Art Week, As part of our “You and Me” series, The Arts Menagerie presents: Menagerie Lantern Meander along I love Ponsonby Road! Bring your own lantern or make one with one of our artists. Dressup if you like...... we are! Don`t forget your camera for some memorable photos! In the remote chance it rains we will have a magical photo shoot instead with bubbles, smoke and lights! Entry is Free. Chan Andreassend 5 Rose Road Ponsonby ph 3601909 PHOTOS>>>>>>>>>>>!!! and more to come |
Menagerie Moulding and Props Workshop
Saturday 19th October 11am- 1pm at Chan Andreassend Studio Gallery This is your chance to learn some of the magic behind object making in resin, foams, plaster and finishes. Including pattern making and moulding to paint effects whether for costume, prosthetics, stage, craft or art. Ask questions, bring along your mistakes or just watch and learn. Karen Chan and Ronald Andreassend have 32 years experience in the creative industries. Apart from their existing product and artwork they also have worked as interior designers, event and exhibition designers. www.chanandreassend.co.nz Entry is free |
Mad Menagerie High Tea Party
The final event in our “You and Me” series, The Arts Menagerie would like to invite you to their “Mad Menagerie High Tea Party”. at Hotel DeBretts where you attend a delectable high tea party hosted by a range of unusual and entertaining characters! email olivia@hoteldebrett.com or ph 925 9000 3-5pm 20th October, 2 High Street Auckland |