
Mahurangi Artist Network’s Alysn Midgelow-Marsden welcomes new members. Photo, Victor D’Alcantara.Rodney creatives are being invited to join the Mahurangi Artist Network (MAN), the organisers behind the hugely successful Mahurangi Artist Studio Trail (MAST2025), held earlier this year.
MAN member and artist Alysn Midgelow-Marsden says she wants local creatives to know membership is open.“The network is always happy to welcome new members and now, at the beginning of our membership year, is the best time for someone to join,” she says.“We love meeting local artists and helping them grow on their creative journey, and are looking forward to hearing from them.
”The trail is the largest event organised by the network, but there are other opportunities for members, including networking with fellow creatives, information sharing, exposure on the MAN website, coverage in the newsletter and more, she says.Midgelow-Marsden is grateful to the sponsors who helped make MAST2025 possible.“The organisers of the trail would like to celebrate this annual event and to thank our supporters who donate space, money, time and materials to ensure that we are able to bring local artistry to the fore.
“These include Auckland Council, the Creative Communities Scheme, Rodney Local Board, Creative Rodney East, Alchemy Designs, Kowhai Coast Lions Club and Mahurangi River Wines.”To join visit: www.mahurangiartistnetwork.
com/membership-sign Or if you’d like to have a chat first to find out more, send your phone number to [email protected].