Auckland Grammar School Foundation Trust

2024 Art House Tour
Saturday 23 November

In association with

Barfoot & Thompson
Hybrid Lion by Brad Novak '89, one of the artists on the 2024 Art House Tour
Brad Novak '89

Welcome

Thank you for your support of the 2024 Art House Tour. The Arts are a key part of the School’s curriculum and the well-rounded education offered to our young men. During this event, you will see works by current students, Grammar Old Boys, several Grammar masters and artists from around New Zealand, all of whom are happy to share their passion for art and their talent with us.

Our thanks are extended to this year’s committee, led by Nicci Magnusson, and the many sponsors, volunteers and supporters who have given of their time and expertise in support of the Foundation Trust. Thank you also to the owners of the beautiful homes made available to you for this year’s Tour. Their willingness to open their homes is appreciated as it provides a unique twist on the original art exhibition and the opportunity to see original art in beautiful homes.

All funds raised from the Art House Tour go towards the Academic Endowment Fund which helps the School to recruit, reward and retain the very best masters in the classroom, and the Foundation Trust is most grateful for your support. The Trust supports the ongoing development of Art at the School.

Enjoy the beautiful homes and gardens on this year’s Tour and the artwork that has been curated within – hopefully you will own a piece of art by the end of the day that adorns your walls, while also giving back to the Grammar community.

Tim O’Connor
Headmaster

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HISTORY OF THE ART HOUSE TOUR

The Auckland Grammar School Foundation Trust launched the annual Art Expo in 2002. Each year, the event featured artists showcasing their artwork with over 2,000 attendees.

In 2016, the Art Expo became the Art House Tour to help establish a point of difference to the other fundraising art shows hosted by other Auckland schools.

2024 marks the fifth biennial Art House Tour, comprising a tour of homes within the Grammar community, as well as an Art Gallery, featuring the work of over 70 local and international artists.

While the homes are for viewing only, the displayed art within them is for sale with all proceeds benefitting the Academic Endowment Fund, allowing the School to recruit, retain and reward the very best teachers. The art is displayed in a salon setting so buyers can envision how the pieces would enrich the décor of their own house.

We would love for you to join us for the 2024 Art House Tour on Saturday 23 November.

The Houses

We have six beautiful homes within the Grammar community for the 2024 Art House Tour as well as the Gallery, located in the Old Boys’ Pavilion on campus. Exact address details will be made available to attendees the week of the Tour.