Frequently asked questions
Q. Where do I get information on the day?
A. The ARTS in the VILLE Hub is located at Helensville Primary School Hall.
Q: Is there an entry fee? Or entry to the venue?
A: There is no charge for entry to the venues.
Q: Where can I pick up maps?
A: The map can be viewed and downloaded from this website.Maps will also be distributed locally two weeks prior to the event toAuckland libraries and some Art Centres.Copies are available from 10am, Saturday at Helensville Primary School Hall. Participating Helensville cafesand businesses, and open artists studios will have copies as well.
Q: How will I recognise the artist’s studios or spaces, pop-up galleries, and event locations?
A: All artists and event sites will be displaying bright pink flags which identify ARTS in the VILLE outside their location.
NOTE: A flag outside a venue says it is open. Artists take down the flag when they close each day.
Q: Are all artists open all days?
A: Most artists are open all three days from 10am-4pm. The map will indicate which days each artist’s studio or space is open and pink flags will be displayed outside participating venues when they are open.
Q: What is the ‘Treasure Hunt’?
A: The Treasure Hunt is an opportunity to win a Jeff Thomson art piece! Jeff has devised a fun treasure hunt on behalf of the Art Centre Helensville. Clues are placed around the township. The Treasure Hunt entry forms can be collected from the Art Centre and from Helensville Primary School Hall. On Monday 23th October the treasure hunt closes at 3.00pm and the prize is drawn at the Helensville Primary School Hall at 4.00pm.
Q: Will there be a cancellation if the weather is bad?
A: No, the event will be held on all days, rain or shine!
Q: Where are the toilets?
A: Public Toilets are available in the Memorial Hall. The Public Toilets on Commercial Rd/Creek Lane will be open until late.
Q: Do I need cash to buy artworks?
A: Yes, cash is advisable. However, you can make an arrangement with the artist directly to either pay in full on the day or you can discuss an agreed deposit and pick-up date. Banking ATMs are all along the main street for Kiwibank, ANZ, BNZ, TSB and ASB. Some artists may process payment via personal online banking, but this is at their own discretion.
Q: Will there be any interactive activities?
A: Artists always welcome questions about their work and some artists may show you parts of their creative process! There are also scheduled events that will be sure to engage and inspire you — check out our events pages for details.
A. The ARTS in the VILLE Hub is located at Helensville Primary School Hall.
Q: Is there an entry fee? Or entry to the venue?
A: There is no charge for entry to the venues.
Q: Where can I pick up maps?
A: The map can be viewed and downloaded from this website.Maps will also be distributed locally two weeks prior to the event toAuckland libraries and some Art Centres.Copies are available from 10am, Saturday at Helensville Primary School Hall. Participating Helensville cafesand businesses, and open artists studios will have copies as well.
Q: How will I recognise the artist’s studios or spaces, pop-up galleries, and event locations?
A: All artists and event sites will be displaying bright pink flags which identify ARTS in the VILLE outside their location.
NOTE: A flag outside a venue says it is open. Artists take down the flag when they close each day.
Q: Are all artists open all days?
A: Most artists are open all three days from 10am-4pm. The map will indicate which days each artist’s studio or space is open and pink flags will be displayed outside participating venues when they are open.
Q: What is the ‘Treasure Hunt’?
A: The Treasure Hunt is an opportunity to win a Jeff Thomson art piece! Jeff has devised a fun treasure hunt on behalf of the Art Centre Helensville. Clues are placed around the township. The Treasure Hunt entry forms can be collected from the Art Centre and from Helensville Primary School Hall. On Monday 23th October the treasure hunt closes at 3.00pm and the prize is drawn at the Helensville Primary School Hall at 4.00pm.
Q: Will there be a cancellation if the weather is bad?
A: No, the event will be held on all days, rain or shine!
Q: Where are the toilets?
A: Public Toilets are available in the Memorial Hall. The Public Toilets on Commercial Rd/Creek Lane will be open until late.
Q: Do I need cash to buy artworks?
A: Yes, cash is advisable. However, you can make an arrangement with the artist directly to either pay in full on the day or you can discuss an agreed deposit and pick-up date. Banking ATMs are all along the main street for Kiwibank, ANZ, BNZ, TSB and ASB. Some artists may process payment via personal online banking, but this is at their own discretion.
Q: Will there be any interactive activities?
A: Artists always welcome questions about their work and some artists may show you parts of their creative process! There are also scheduled events that will be sure to engage and inspire you — check out our events pages for details.