Jeff Lockhart
Gala Opening 2025 Sold out
Keynote speaker Jeff Lockhart
Artist & Printmaker
Friday, February 28 at 6pm
Hot Waves Cafe, Hot Water Beach
Huge gratitude to our guest speaker at the gala opening, Jeff Lockhart!
A self-described “Palagi Pasifika artist with no formal training,” Jeff’s journey into art started young - he would draw on anything, even his jeans! After earning a degree in geology and education, he became a primary school teacher, traveled the world, and later became HOD at Wesley College, where he introduced Māori and Pasifika art into the curriculum.
Inspired by renowned artist and our Patron, Fatu Feu’u, Jeff has spent the last 40 years weaving meaningful motifs and symbols into his paintings and prints, telling powerful stories through art.
His advice? “Take risks—courage is a great thing to bring into your art practice.”
Also thanks to Jeff for donating two of his Pasifika prints for our auction.
Artists in Residence
Hot Waves Cafe, Hot Water Beach.
To add to the art experience during the 2 weeks of Art Escape, there will be Artists in Residence at Hot Waves Café.
The Artists in Residence has proven to be a popular meeting place for art lovers to discuss their work and inspiration.
Join your friends for brunch or lunch, chat to the artists while they work, and consider joining the Art Escape 2025
Sally Samins ~ Good Morning Sunshine
Showcase Exhibition
Hot Waves Cafe, Hot Water Beach.
The Showcase Exhibition is a great way to start your Open Studio visits.
See one work from each member and Group.
Call in to Hot Waves Cafe for great coffee, food, and vibes.
Vote for your favourite artwork and the artist with the most public votes wins the coveted People's Choice Award sponsored by Kaizen at Go Vino, Cooks Beach. Ends 21 April 2025.
