Art Sale at Cafe 547
Collette Fergus has been running the art space at Cafe 547 for over 6 months now and is currently exhibiting a range of her own work there until the end of March. A 40% discount off the original price should see some really affordable pieces there. Cash and Carry so new paintings added as others are sold. check it out 8.30am - 4pm weekdays at 529 Grey St, Hamilton East [more]
Monday 11 January 2010

Trees at the Meteor
Check out the Xmas Trees at the meteor from the 15th-19th December. Collette will be entering the Recycled section with her version! Come see what it is. End of Victoria St, Hamilton [more] [Link]
Sunday 6 December 2009

Waikato Contemporary Art Awards
Disappointed that the art awards chose rubbish as their top prize....literally! Perhaps we can get rich quick by selling our rubbish to the Museum hmmmmmm Check out the link for this news story [more] [Link]
Monday 7 September 2009

Check out this new article about Collette and Boozehag! Its in an online magazine called Discounderworld and they interviewed Collette recently! They will be printing a hard copy mag as a one off at the end of the year and four of the artists interviewed this year will make it into the magazine. What we are asking of you is to vote for Collette on the last page of the article so she can be in with a chance to be in the hard copy! We really appreciate any votes Here's the link - [more] [Link]
Tuesday 1 September 2009

Affordable Arts Show - Wellington 2009
The aim of the New Zealand Affordable Art Show is to encourage anyone and everyone to celebrate art and buy original local New Zealand art in a fun and relaxed environment, whilst encouraging new, emerging and established artists to exhibit and sell their work. 31st July - 2nd August 2009 at the TSB Bank Arena, Queens Wharf, Wellington, New Zealand. To reserve Tickets to the show please email info@affordableart.co.nz Artwork pictured - 'Blend' by Collette Fergus [more] [www.affordableart.co.nz/]
Friday 26 June 2009

Carafe at the Cafe
Carafe at the Cafe - a new wine group that Collette and Karen are starting up. This group is for home wine making buffs in the Hamilton region.This group is an informal gathering where guest speakers will talk on wine making subjects and assist people in their venture with wine tastings. No cost is involved, you do need to be creating your own wine or about to start and bring a bottle of wine to meetings for tasting (Beginners can bring shop wine at first!) Contact Collette or Karen at Cafe 547 [more]
Friday 26 June 2009

One Size Fits All Exhibition 2009
One Size Fits All (Curated by Collette) is an annual competition and exhibition to showcase the talents of well known to new artists on the block. Featuring 100's of NZ artists its a show not to be missed. The only theme is the 25cm x 25cm canvas. In its 3rd year, this show is extremely popular to both artists and collectors. An exhibition closing event will conclude the competition with drinks and nibbles on the 31st of July 5.30pm - 8.00pm. All welcome. [more]
Monday 8 June 2009

The 'Miss" series show with QWU - Wellington
Collette has been asked to present some new work to appear with the QWU Beauty Pagent held in Wellington at the St James Theatre 22nd - 27th June 2009. The exhibition which is based on the Glamour girl utilising fun Drag Queen names like Miss Cruella De Vino(Pictured) and Miss Anita Cocktail. All artworks are for sale with a donation from each sale gonig to the QWU Charity. Check out the QWU show on the link below [more] [www.queenwholeuniverse.com/]
Monday 23 February 2009

Ooh La La Exhibition
6th - 24th March 2009 at the Uxbridge Gallery, Howick, Auckland. Based on shoes, Collette will be exhibiting 3 new pieces with other artists [more]
Monday 2 February 2009

Queen of the Whole Universe
Collette has been asked to present some new work based on images of the QWU Beauty Pagent held in Auckland at the Aotea Centre for the week of the 10th until the 17th November 2008. The exhibition which is based on costumes of previous years shows is a new showcase for Collette's work and she is delighted to have be asked to be a part of it. This is a show based on a beauty pageant with a difference, where most of the cast are boys dressed as 'girls' Check out QWU on the link below [more] [www.queenwholeuniverse.com/]
Saturday 25 October 2008

ONE SIZE FITS ALL 2008
Artists from all over NZ have submitted 203 pieces for OSFA 2008 and the show looks amazing. The perfect size artworks to start collecting or send overseas. Show closing 1st August 5.30pm [more]
Tuesday 22 July 2008

One Size Fits All Exhibition/Competition 2008
Its that time of year again. This popular show had over 80 artists and over 100 pieces of art entered in the show in 2007. The only requirement is that artists must present their work on a canvas measuring 25cm x 25cm. For entry details please email us at the gallery on the address below. The sohw will run from the 18th July - 1st August 2008 with a closing party to announce the people's choice awards. [more]
Tuesday 22 April 2008

UPDATE on the Boozehag Show
The Boozehag show is now on until the 14th December 2007 The opening night was a lot of fun, photos attached! Big thanks to those who helped make it happen including Brydon, Tom and Jo, the topless waiters. Darren and Dan the bodyguards and Claire and romaiye, who modeled the t-shirts and supported me through the whole thing! [more]
Tuesday 2 October 2007

Guess who's Back
Thats right, Boozehags back in town! A new show of Chardonnay Minx aka the Boozehag. Thornton Gallery, 298 Barton st, Hamilton Opening is on Saturday 1st December 2007 at 4.00 - 8.00pm There will be wine and nibbles and some totally cool new artwork. Hope we will see you there! Email us if you want an invite - [more]
Tuesday 18 September 2007

Modern Art - Classes 2007
Fun techniques using various materials including texture pastes, pumice, sand and other mixed medias to create different styles of modern abstract art. Collette will teach to indivdual needs. Class size is limited, so be in quick. Melville High School, Hamilton Starting Thursday 18th October 2007, this class will run for eight weeks every Thursday night 7 - 9pm Materials list provided on registering. Cost $65.00 NZD Meliville High School Private Bag 3107 Hamilton Email the school - [more] [View Image]
Monday 17 September 2007

A Beautiful Poem
I came across this beautiful poem about one of my paintings from many years ago, by published poet Eric Ashton from the UK. I would love to contact Eric to tell him how beautiful his poetry is, but alas I cannot find him anywhere. Click on the link to read. [more] [Link]
Friday 1 June 2007

One Size Fits All Competition/Exhibition
Featuring over 90 artists from all around New Zealand. Collette is curating this show at Thornton Gallery, based around the concept of small canvas'. Each artist was asked to create a piece in their style on a canvas 250mm x 250mm square. The exhibition runs from 6th July - 20th July 2007. Instead of an opening we will be having a closing at which we will be announcing prizes that the public is asked to vote for over the 2 weeks the show is on. 5.30 - 8.00pm on the 20th, hope to see you there! [more] [www.thorntongallery.co.nz/]
Tuesday 1 May 2007

Win an Artist's Apron with Boozehag Competition
Want to win an artists apron for yourself or a friend? All you have to do is vote on your favourite Boozehag painting and/or a new boozehag painting concept by visiting the link below and emailing us by the 31st March 2007 [more] [Link]
Monday 19 March 2007

Newspaper clipping Feb 2007
Seen in the Waikato Times - Amor Contra Meido...promoting local art! Great stuff Waikato Times, we artists applaud you. [more]
Sunday 11 March 2007

Artists in Wonderland - The Waikato Exhibition
Featuring 30 Waikato artists who were asked to find the hidden treasures of the Waikato and put them onto canvas, take photograph or portray their ideas in sculpture. Opening event is Saturday 4th November 2006 at 5.30pm, all welcome. A local group of musicians from Raglan will be showcasing their new CD with Graeme Cairns aka Laird McGillicuddy the alternative Mayor of Hamilton along with Hilary Falconer the CEO of Arts Waikato will be speaking. Thornton Gallery, 298 Barton St, Hamilton [more]
Tuesday 24 October 2006

Island Shores Exhibition - Thornton Gallery
Staff exhibition at Thornton Gallery, 298 Barton St, Hamilton. Featuring a coastal theme. Alex McPherson, Tania Hollatz, Geoff Hills and Collette Fergus will be showing all new work. Opening is on Saturday 1st April 2006 Phone Thornton Galler [more]
Wednesday 15 March 2006

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