Presummer Art Show

3 days, 4 artists, 5 disciplines

Last year, the three-day exhibition at that fantastic venue of the art patrons Eva and Riekus was a success. More than 200 visitors have seen about 30 of our works of art, many pieces were sold, and the artists received several commissions. So it went well enough to decide to repeat it.

No sooner said than done. This year we are organizing another art show by professional island artists in the beautifully preserved historic Stalhuus in Hollum. With many new works: bronze and stone sculptures by Erwin Pattipeilohy, wooden design objects by Peter Kiewied, and my oil paintings. And I am immensely delighted to introduce super talented Sjors Kiewiet with his series of marvellous screen prints.

Well, 3 days - 4 artists - 5 disciplines. A must-see. For the lucky ones who are on Ameland on June 16, 17 and 18, welcome and see you then!

Not on Ameland those days? Don't worry! Follow my blog and our social media - there will certainly be some stories and images. For a sneak preview go to valta.nl/expo

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3 mooie dagen - 4 professionele kunstenaars - 5 verschillende disciplines

Vorig jaar werd de driedaagse tentoonstelling in het Stalhuus van de kunstmecenassen Eva en Riekus een succes. Meer dan 200 bezoekers hebben ruim 30 van onze kunstwerken bewonderd, veel werken werden verkocht, de kunstenaars kregen meerdere opdrachten. Het ging dus goed genoeg om het dit jaar opnieuw te gaan doen.

Zo gezegd zo gedaan. Dit jaar organiseren we weer een kunstshow van de professionele eilander kunstenaars in de prachtig behouden ruimte in het historische centrum van ons dorp. Met opnieuw veel nieuwe werken: bronzen en stenen beelden van Erwin Pattipeilohy, houten designobjecten van Peter Kiewied, mijn schilderijen. En ik ben heel blij om dit jaar supertalent Sjors Kiewiet te introduceren met zijn geweldige serie zeefdrukken.

3 mooie dagen - 4 professionele kunstenaars - 5 verschillende disciplines. A must-see!

Voor de gelukkigen die op 16, 17 en 18 juni op Ameland zijn, van harte welkom en tot ziens in het Stalhuus in Hollum, 12.00 - 17.00

(Die dagen niet op Ameland? Niet getreurd! Volg mijn blog.valta.nl en onze social media - er komen zeker wat beelden en verslagen. Alvast voorproefje: valta.nl/expo)

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