2010 National Convention and Exhibition


25-28 March 2010, Dunedin, New Zealand
VENUES
“Purely Pastel” National Art Awards and Exhibition: 
            Otago Art Society Gallery, Dunedin Historic Railway Station, 22 Anzac Avenue, Dunedin
Convention Proceedings and Masterclass Workshop
            Otago Art Society Gallery, Dunedin Historic Railway Station, 22 Anzac Avenue, Dunedin Convention Dinner
            The Customhouse, cnr Wharf and Fryatt Streets - Dunedin
Lunches
            Dunedin has a variety of cafés and food outlets within easy walking distance of the venue
SPONSORS
We are very grateful for funding assistance from Creative Communities NZ through Dunedin City Council and the sponsorship of prizes; Studio Art Supplies, Auckland; The French Art Shop, Auckland; NZ Art Schools, Lower Hutt; MainArt, Auckland; Unison Pastels, England; and Artspace, Dunedin.
ACCOMMODATION
www.dunedinnz.com and click on accommodation. This is also a great site to learn a little more about Dunedin and what is on offer while you are there. A City street map will be sent to you on receipt of your registration.
PROGRAMME
An outline programme for the weekend is as follows:
Thursday 25 March               9.00 – 4.30      Day 1 of Masterclass with Lyn Diefenbach
Friday 26 March                    9.00 – 4.30      Day 2 of Masterclass with Lyn Diefenbach
                                                3.00 pm           PANZ Committee meeting
6.30 pm           Registration and fellowship for conventioneers at the Art Station Gallery, Dunedin Railway Station, Anzac Ave, Ddn.
                                                7.00 pm           Exhibition opens to invited guests
                                                7.30 pm           Official Opening of Exhibition, followed by announcement                                                of awards, official prize giving and drawing of raffle
Saturday 27 March                9.00 am           Registration desk at Art Station Gallery
                                                9.30 am           AGM and election of PANZ committee
                                                10.30 am         Morning tea
                                                11.00 am         Lyn Diefenbach demo
                                                12.30 pm         Lunch break
                                                1.30-4.30         Bus tour including café stop
                                                6.30 pm           Assemble for dinner at 7.00 pm
Sunday 28 March                  9.30 am           Start Day 2, which will include:
                                                                        Floor walk with Lyn Diefenbach
                                                                        Demonstrations by artists                                                              Trade displays
                                                                        Talks by invited guests
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                                                                        Round table discussion
A more detailed programme will be supplied to members who register for the convention, at a later date.  
Masterclass Workshop          PORTRAIT IN PASTEL                                                25 –26 March 2010
World-renowned, multi-award winning Australian Master Pastelist, Lyn Diefenbach, is running a 2-day workshop for PANZ members prior to this year’s Convention. Lyn’s work covers a broad range of subject matter (portrait, floral, animals, and landscape), and her ability to communicate her ideas and techniques has consolidated her position as a respected and sought-after tutor. Check out her website www.ldief.com  
Maximum class size is 15 people and acceptance will be on a first come basis. Cost is $130 per person to cover the two days. A list of materials and requirements will be forwarded to members on receipt of registration. Easels will be available for hire at $5.00 per day.
Bus Trip                                                                                           Afternoon, Saturday 27 March 2010
We have arranged a coach to take members (and partners, if they wish) to see some of the scenery around the OtagoPeninsula. The route will be weather dependent but will include view points and photo/sketch opportunities, plus a stop for afternoon tea. Once again, seats will be reserved on a first come basis. For those not taking the bus trip, Dunedin has a number of points of interest worth visiting.
Merchants’ Mall
On Sunday some of our sponsors and other local suppliers will have products for sale at the venue.
Convention Contacts
Any matters relating to the Workshop or the Convention can be directed to:
            Convenor         Robyn Penno               03 465 7252                orpenno@xtra.co.nz
            Registrar          Glenys Forbes             03 540 3388                gmforbes@ts.co.nz
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