Catwalk Arts Spectacular

The call has gone out to artists, creatives, designers, local businesses, community groups and schools to start work on their entries for this year’s Catwalk Arts spectacular.

The rejuvenated event will be held in the newly opened Mahurangi Hope Church, off Mansel Drive in Warkworth, on Saturday, June 22. The auditorium has capacity seating for 200.

The wearable arts event is a major fundraiser for Harbour Hospice, which has chosen Matariki as this year’s theme.

Hospice spokesperson Karyn Henger says there will be four categories – family, youth, open and pimp my jacket.

Prizes will be awarded to category winners, and there will also be a prize for the best overall Matariki-themed creation.

“We’d love to get as many people involved as possible,” Henger says.

She says judges will be looking for creativity and originality.

“It is an opportunity to think outside the square, to be innovative in the choice of materials and to have fun, whether you enter individually or as a team.”

Potential entrants are reminded that their creations must be “wearable” and to consider this when coming up with their design.

There will be two shows on June 22 – a matinee at 2pm and an evening show at 7pm.

Previous Catwalk events have raised around $28,000, which was used to support terminally ill patients and their families.

To enter or find out more, email events@harbourhospice.org.nz, or call Lesley Ingham on 027 375 7732, or visit https://harbourhospice.org.nz/our-events/