Affair of the Heart is a showcase of art, sculpture and craft with works by local and regional artists exhibited and on sale. It's run by a dedicated committee of Northcote College parents and volunteers and has grown since it started in 2005 to become a fixture in the annual calendar of events both for Northcote College and the Northcote and Birkenhead community.
This year's Affair of the Heart event held over the weekend 1,2 & 3 March 2013 was another success with final amount raised still being confirmed. Sales were similar to the 2012 exhibition. The committee, staff and students of Northcote College would like to thank everyone who helped make it such a success and look forward to seeing you again next year. We’d appreciate any feedback you may like to share.
Next year's dates are confirmed as Friday night gala 7 - 9pm on 28th February 2014
Saturday and Sunday 1 & 2 March 2014; 10am - 4pm - put it into your calendars and diaries now.
If you would like to help on the committee please do contact us as we have some vacancies.
Last years Affair of the Heart event held over the weekend 2,3 & 4 March 2012 was another success with more raised from the sale of art than ever before. Total raised was a record of just under $31,000. The committee, staff and students of Northcote College would like to thank everyone who helped make it such a success and look forward to seeing you again next year. We’d appreciate any feedback you may like to share.
For more information on affair of the heart please email us:
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or phone: 09 4810145 for the chairperson of the committee.
We look forward to hearing from you.
Featured Artist
Stephen Hoskin
Born in 1955, Stephen is a self taught New Zealand artist whose love of the ocean and his passion for art has rewarded him with a truly colourful life. He has surfed since he was 17 and has many surfing memories which he draws on for inspiration. His local break as a youngster was at Bethells Beach on the West Coast of Auckland. His 1965 Mark I Cortina station wagon knew its own way over the dusty metal roads, carrying his mates and boards in easy style complete with floral curtains! Muriwai Beach, also on Auckland’s West Coast, found its way into his heart and into the heart of his wife too. It was where they lived on and off for almost thirty years.
Stephen’s love of the surf has often been reflected in his art, which has progressed and grown with each passing phase of life. Steve’s passion for surf art has eventually found its natural home on the ultimate canvas - the surfboard. His eye for shape and texture together with acrylic compound has enabled him to create a unique three dimensional effect. Steve also endeavours to give his work a nostalgic feel which many a surfer will relate to. He wants to take people back to a time when life was much simpler – simply surfing the perfect wave.