Talent Gallery
What we're all about
Our vision for Talent Gallery, Wellington
Art for everyone
Our vision for the Talent Gallery is to promote Art by our great local artists and artisans, to provide a space for them to exhibit their work and to make that work accessible and available, reaching out to welcome the whole community, for all to enjoy.
Connect and learn
A range of demos and talks given by different artists will encourage all in the community to get involved.
Fresh and exciting
Every few weeks the focus will reflect the work of a different selection of artists, so there is always something new to discover.
Affordable
Work displayed will reflect a wide range of prices to suit every pocket, with possible payment plans if needed.
Open to all
The gallery is family and dog friendly, welcoming people to come and browse without feeling pressured to buy.
Nina's story
by Talent Gallery owner, Nina King
I have been described as ‘The Artist who saved the Talent Gallery from closing down’. I did this because I became overwhelmed by a feeling that I should take it on. The feeling was so strong that I couldn’t even finish my lunch! I almost sprinted there to see Nico (the previous gallery owner) to find out if he had had any offers to take it on.
Luckily, here I am a few months later, and all is going to plan (well, a loose, make-it-up-as-you-go-along type of plan)!
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I have been excited and terrified – sometimes both at the same time. I have never run a gallery before (and had never considered it even), and I have only been painting for 6 years. Talent Gallery is the only gallery I have ever exhibited in. I haven’t been to art college, I don’t know anything about art history- but I do love art, and I am willing to learn if I need to.
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With a bit of thought, some YouTube videos, and lots of help from my family, fellow artists and Nico himself, my ideas are really taking shape. I feel happy and excited about having this amazing opportunity and hopefully we will all have a successful happy ever after story.
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Thanks so much for all of your support. I look forward to seeing you all at the new Talent Gallery. Nina x
