ART IN NAPIER.

Hawke's Bay Tribune, Volume XII, Issue 303, 11 December 1922, Page 7

ART IN NAPIER.

SOME POSSIBILITIES OUTLINED.

U.a report ’to Friday’s meeting of the Napier Technical College Board of Governors, the art instructAr, Mr Poland Hopkins raid that he had found a keen desire by many people to atteftd the art classes, the establishment of which was a real necessity.

Continuing he said: “Now that art and industry are so dependent upon each other, the great need of art in all forms of commercial and public life cannot be advocated too strongly, and it is my desire to mnjee the classes of real use to the town, by studying its particular needs and organising suitable instruction.”

After referring to the need for importance of attistic effect in postins, strawcards, house and shop decorations, Mr Hopkins says:—“These arc a few f of the many cases where the study of some branch of art can materially help in the commercial activities of the town, thereby bringing the essential utility of art into the life of the town. This will help to dispel the common misconception that art is a luxury' to be possessed and enjoyed by’ a fortunate few. Our dress, homos, offices, public buildings, schools, parks and everything which is part of our daily life, should all have their proper artistic value. A town which has risen in artistic attainment in respect of these things makes a good impression on the minds and characters of the citizens, and. justifies pridein their surroundings. The .appearance of such a town is a fair index of the culture and aspirations of the people. ’ ’ Tho report was received.