1A shop has been established in Auckland just to exhibit and sell work in fibre - Trappings Textile Art Gallery - owned by (Ren Purre and Hazel Purre).
2It is 100 years since the Canterbury School of Fine Arts was established and the Robert McDougall Gallery (celebrating its 50th birthday this month) is presenting an exhibition of photographs of the early days and artists.
3This is the 6th year of the Fletcher Brownbuilt Pottery Award and is now attracting overseas potters and also has an international judge this year.
4Textile art, incorporating many ancient techniques, now covers weaving, tapestry, embroidery and batik, once considered to be cottage crafts. Carol Davis uses batik processes to create very modern art.
5What happens when an art gallery, like the Govett Brewster in New Plymouth, tries to get rid of works it does not want any more? De-accessioning is proving controversial in New Plymouth