Welcome to the Whangarei Mid Winter Arts Festival 2009 website

Photos from the 2009 Mid Winter Arts Festival are available online at Tameion Digital

LOTS of Festival events, performances, workshops and things to do and see at the
2009 Mid Winter Arts Festival!

A big thanks to all the volunteers, staff, sponsors and the community for making such a great weekend happen!

FORUM NORTH
Interactive Arts Exhibition – artists on show; Main Stage – programme of live performances; Circuspace – circus workshops; Outrageous Space – get transformed; Busker’s Pitch – programme of lively performers; Artisan & International Markets – brimming with interesting arts and crafts for sale; Exotic Food Court – delicious foods from all over the planet; Beer and Wine Garden – from local artisans; Face-painting, Candle-dipping, Mini Jeep Rides, Bouncy Castles, Clown Balloons and more!

THE OLD LIBRARY
International Arts Exhibition – locals and their art from all over the world; Workshops – full dynamic programme; Children’s Den – quality Children’s live entertainment programme; Junk to Funk - create art using recycled materials.
Northland Film Shows hosted by The Northland Amateur Film Society showcasing Northland film makers

THE QUARRY ARTS CENTRE
The GR8 PL8 Exhibition – a 100 artists, a 100 amazing plates; Studios on Exhibit – check what studio artists are up to; Youth Zone – Youth Performance Festival celebrating youth all weekend live programme; Doug the Digger – for boys and their toys; Screen Printing - print your own t-shirt; Play with Clay – get your hands dirty!; Make a Lantern - Light up your life; Fancy Lantern Competition; CR8 a PL8 & DON8 – paint your own plate for the centre; Wood-fired Pizzas and Mulled Wine…

WHANGAREI CENTRAL LIBRARY
Arts Competition - ‘Celebrating Cultural Diversity;’; Paper Mandala Collage

SPECIAL EVENTS
Concert featuring dDub; Family Orchestral Concert; Encore – Extreme Talent; Hot Feet, Belly and the Beat;
Lantern Parade and Fire Show

Get all your friends and family to come, support this initiative, have fun!