As we approach the end of the year, it’s natural to reflect on those around us and offer a little extra kindness as we look back at how much we’ve achieved together. There’s a greater sense of acceptance as we realise that, despite the challenges, we made it through. This is a beautiful example of universal love. So why not practise more of it?
I’ve been creating art for as long as I can remember.
As a child, my favourite activity was drawing. I’d carefully arrange my pens in rainbow order before each session, a reflection of my early obsession with colour.
This is my third time writing about Creatives in Schools for Coromind. I have a personal connection to the mahi, but I’m also a fierce advocate for the arts. I believe the arts are a core necessity for people of all backgrounds, for enjoyment, entertainment and wellbeing. Which is why I stand in solidarity with arts advocates who are pushing for the reinstatement of the programme, after the Government announced in June 2024 it will cease funding.
You’re holding Issue 22 of your favourite arts and community magazine, and we’re thrilled to share it with you. Each month, we bring you heartwarming stories about locals doing incredible things in our region alongside breathtaking art from talented local artists.
Waihi Beach artist Graham Young has enjoyed a long career as an oil painter, establishing a reputation for creating realistic paintings that capture his love for the familiar yet often overlooked places that surround us in our everyday lives.
As we approach the end of the year, it’s natural to reflect on those around us and offer a little extra kindness as we look back at how much we’ve achieved together. There’s a greater sense of acceptance as we realise that, despite the challenges, we made it through. This is a beautiful example of universal love. So why not practise more of it?
I’ve been creating art for as long as I can remember.
As a child, my favourite activity was drawing. I’d carefully arrange my pens in rainbow order before each session, a reflection of my early obsession with colour.
This is my third time writing about Creatives in Schools for Coromind. I have a personal connection to the mahi, but I’m also a fierce advocate for the arts. I believe the arts are a core necessity for people of all backgrounds, for enjoyment, entertainment and wellbeing. Which is why I stand in solidarity with arts advocates who are pushing for the reinstatement of the programme, after the Government announced in June 2024 it will cease funding.
You’re holding Issue 22 of your favourite arts and community magazine, and we’re thrilled to share it with you. Each month, we bring you heartwarming stories about locals doing incredible things in our region alongside breathtaking art from talented local artists.
Waihi Beach artist Graham Young has enjoyed a long career as an oil painter, establishing a reputation for creating realistic paintings that capture his love for the familiar yet often overlooked places that surround us in our everyday lives.
